ATI RN
Questions About the Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Vital capacity of lungs of an average human is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The vital capacity of lungs is the maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation. The average vital capacity for an adult human is typically between 3000-4500 ml. This range allows for efficient gas exchange in the lungs. Choice B (1500-1800 ml) and Choice C (2000-2500 ml) fall below the average vital capacity, indicating limited lung capacity. Choice D (500-1000 ml) is significantly low and would not support normal respiratory function. Therefore, Choice A (3000-4500 ml) is the correct answer as it aligns with the average vital capacity range for an average human.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client using oxygen while in the hospital. What assessment finding indicates that outcomes for client safety with oxygen therapy are being met?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Intact skin behind the ears indicates that the oxygen delivery device is fitted properly and not causing skin breakdown, ensuring client safety. A (meals being eaten) is not directly related to oxygen therapy outcomes. C (client understanding) is important but doesn't directly assess client safety with oxygen therapy. D (unchanged weight) is not a specific indicator of client safety with oxygen therapy.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.