ATI RN
Questions About the Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing activity is most important to include in the client's care?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from a lung biopsy. Which assessment finding requires immediate action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Absent breath sounds. This finding could indicate a pneumothorax, a serious complication post lung biopsy requiring immediate intervention. Absent breath sounds suggest air accumulation in the pleural space, causing lung collapse. Prompt action is crucial to prevent respiratory distress. Increased temperature (A) may indicate infection but not as urgent as addressing a pneumothorax. Productive cough (C) is common post-procedure. Incisional discomfort (D) is expected and can be managed with appropriate pain relief measures.
Question 3 of 5
Diaphragm is supplied with Phrenic nerve and is involved in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: All these. The phrenic nerve innervates the diaphragm, which is responsible for inspiration (A). During parturition (B), the diaphragm plays a role in the pushing phase of labor. While the diaphragm is not directly involved in micturition and defecation (C), it indirectly affects these processes by helping to create intra-abdominal pressure. Therefore, the correct answer is D as the diaphragm is involved in inspiration, parturition, and indirectly affects micturition and defecation.
Question 4 of 5
The common drugs used against TB is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, "All these." PAS, Ethambutol, and Streptomycin are all common drugs used against TB. PAS inhibits bacterial folic acid synthesis, Ethambutol inhibits cell wall synthesis, and Streptomycin inhibits protein synthesis. Using a combination of these drugs helps to target different aspects of TB bacteria, reducing the likelihood of resistance development. Therefore, all of these drugs are essential in the treatment of TB, making choice D the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient who frequently coughs after eating or drinking. How should the nurse best follow up this assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Perform a swallowing assessment. This is the best follow-up because coughing after eating or drinking can be a sign of dysphagia, a swallowing disorder. By performing a swallowing assessment, the nurse can identify any issues with the patient's ability to swallow safely, which can lead to aspiration and respiratory complications. Obtaining a sputum sample (A) may not provide relevant information in this context. Inspecting the patient's tongue and mouth (C) may not directly address the coughing after eating. Assessing the patient's nutritional status (D) is important but may not address the immediate issue of coughing after eating or drinking.