ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who has COPD and is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. The client tells the nurse she has been having difficulty breathing. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's respiratory status is essential to determine the cause of breathing difficulty before implementing interventions.
Question 2 of 5
What is albuterol (Proventil) used to treat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to relieve acute bronchospasm in conditions like asthma and COPD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a long-term care facility is reviewing prescriptions for a client receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is critical for a client on mechanical ventilation to prevent hypoxia or ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
Which patient(s) would be able to take an alpha-adrenergic decongestant safely? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: D: A young woman with allergic rhinitis can safely use alpha-adrenergic decongestants if she has no other contraindications. E: A young adult without underlying health issues can typically use these medications safely.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax and a water-seal chest tube drainage system to suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the drainage container below chest level prevents backflow and ensures effective drainage.