ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shortness of breath may indicate a serious respiratory issue requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to an adolescent client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 40 mL
Rationale: Volume = (40 mg / 1 mg/mL) = 40 mL, as 5 mg/5 mL = 1 mg/mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue is a common symptom of tuberculosis, often interfering with daily activities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has developed atelectasis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atelectasis causes decreased oxygen intake, leading to increasing dyspnea.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has lung cancer and is scheduled for a lobectomy. The nurse should instruct the client to expect the use of which of the following equipment postoperatively?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After a lobectomy, a chest tube is used to drain fluid or air from the pleural space, facilitating lung expansion and preventing complications.