ATI RN
Practice Questions for Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The function of tracheal cilia is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Pass mucus out. Tracheal cilia help move mucus, which contains dust, debris, and pathogens, out of the respiratory tract to prevent infections and maintain clear airways. This process is known as mucociliary clearance. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because tracheal cilia do not pass mucus in, pass air out, or pass air in. Tracheal cilia specifically function to clear mucus out of the respiratory tract.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning discharge teaching on tracheostomy care for an older client. What factors does the nurse need NOT to assess before teaching this particular client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Hydration is not directly related to tracheostomy care. The rationale is: A) Cognition is important for understanding and following care instructions. B) Dexterity is needed for handling tracheostomy equipment. C) Hydration, while important for overall health, does not directly impact tracheostomy care. D) Range of motion is relevant to prevent complications like skin breakdown. In summary, hydration is not a crucial factor to assess specifically for tracheostomy care compared to cognition, dexterity, and range of motion.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been admitted for suspected inhalation anthrax infection. What question by the nurse is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: What is your occupation? This is the most important question because inhalation anthrax is commonly associated with certain occupations, like handling animal products or working in agricultural settings. Knowing the client's occupation can help identify potential sources of exposure. A: Are any family members also ill? - While important for assessing potential spread of infection, this question does not directly help in determining the cause of the anthrax infection. B: Have you traveled recently? - Travel history is relevant for certain infectious diseases, but for inhalation anthrax, occupational exposure is a more crucial factor to consider. C: How long have you been ill? - Timing of symptoms is important for diagnosis and treatment, but knowing the client's occupation provides more specific information in the case of suspected inhalation anthrax.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following conditions is evident by persistent hoarseness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Persistent hoarseness is a hallmark symptom of laryngeal cancer. A (bacterial infection) may cause temporary hoarseness but not persistent. C (aphonia) refers to complete loss of voice, not hoarseness. D (peritonsillar abscess) affects the throat but does not typically cause persistent hoarseness.
Question 5 of 5
You are providing care for a client with recently diagnosed asthma. What key points will you be sure to include in your teaching plan for this client? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.