ATI RN
Questions of Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 4
How is a client positioned for a thoracentesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. For thoracentesis, the client typically sits at the edge of the bed, leaning forward with arms supported on a table or over their knees to spread out the intercostal spaces and stabilize the chest wall. B is incorrect because lying on the affected side would compress the area being accessed. C is wrong as lying flat reduces access to the pleural space. D is incorrect because raising the head is not standard positioning for this procedure.
Question 2 of 4
Which action should you delegate to the experienced nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 4
A patient with active TB continues to have positive sputum cultures after 6 months of treatment. She says she cannot remember to take the medication all the time. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 4
What is the primary principle involved in the various airway clearance devices used for mobilizing secretions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.