ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following prescribed medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can worsen asthma by narrowing airways and should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake helps thin mucus, aiding airway clearance in COPD patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and signs of central cyanosis. Which of the following is a reliable indicator of cyanosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The oral mucosa is a reliable site for assessing central cyanosis, indicating systemic hypoxia.
Question 4 of 5
Order: Diphenhydramine 25mg 04H Available: Diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5mL How much will you administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Volume = (25 mg / 12.5 mg) x 5 mL = 10 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. When auscultating the client's chest, the nurse should expect to hear which of the following sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expiratory wheezing is a hallmark of asthma exacerbations due to bronchoconstriction.