ATI RN
Questions About the Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Muscles attached to diaphragm contract during inspiration to make it
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Flat. During inspiration, the muscles attached to the diaphragm contract, causing it to flatten. This action increases the volume of the thoracic cavity, allowing air to rush into the lungs. The diaphragm moving downward creates a larger space for the lungs to expand. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the diaphragm does not become dome-shaped, concave, or rotate during inspiration. The key concept here is understanding the role of the diaphragm in the breathing process and how its contraction affects the shape of the thoracic cavity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is preparing discharge instructions for a client reporting facial pain that is worse when bending over tenderness across the cheeks and postnasal discharge. What instruction will be most helpful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Try warm, moist heat packs on your face. Warm, moist heat can help relieve facial pain and sinus pressure by promoting sinus drainage and reducing inflammation. Ice packs may not be as effective for this type of pain. Limiting fluids can worsen symptoms by drying out the sinuses. Scheduling a CT scan is not necessary at this point as the symptoms described are indicative of sinusitis, which can often be managed with conservative measures like warm compresses.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following sinuses are located on either side of the nose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. The maxillary sinuses are paired cavities located on either side of the nose, beneath the orbits. Ethmoidal sinuses (A) are smaller and located between the eyes. Frontal sinuses (B) are above the eyebrows. Sphenoidal sinuses (D) are deeper within the skull, behind the nasal cavity.
Question 4 of 5
The experienced LPN/LVN is providing nursing care for a client with a respiratory problem. Which of the following actions are appropriate to the scope of practice for an experienced LPN/LVN? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing activity is most important to include in the client's care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.