ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Respiratory exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agitation is a common manifestation of hypoxemia due to insufficient oxygen reaching the brain and other vital organs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agitation is a common manifestation of hypoxemia due to insufficient oxygen reaching the brain and other vital organs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Moon face, buffalo hump, purple striations, and hypertension are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome due to excess cortisol. Tremors are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has suspected acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse should identify which of the following is the most common presenting manifestation of ARDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, is the hallmark of ARDS and the most common presenting symptom due to acute hypoxemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching the parents about cortisol replacement therapy is essential in Addison's disease management, as cortisol deficiency is the primary issue.