ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with planning interventions for an influenza outbreak in a long term care facility. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting visitation reduces the risk of influenza transmission from external sources. Airborne precautions are not needed for influenza, antibiotics are ineffective, and symptomatic staff should stay home.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has COPD. The nurse should expect the client's chest to be which of the following shapes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: COPD causes hyperinflation, leading to a barrel-shaped chest due to increased anterior-posterior diameter from air trapping. Pigeon, funnel, or kyphotic shapes are unrelated to COPD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the care plan of an older adult client who has pneumonia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake thins secretions, aiding clearance in pneumonia. Coughing and deep breathing are helpful but not the primary intervention, and N-95 respirators or full ADL independence are not indicated.
Question 4 of 5
Which principle(s) would be important to teach a patient about the use of a steroid inhaler? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Steroid inhalers require oral hygiene and rinsing to prevent thrush, bronchodilator use first for airway opening, and breath-holding for lung absorption. PRN use is incorrect for maintenance therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is about to start taking pyrazinamide. The nurse should identify that the client needs which of the following tests while taking this medication therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyrazinamide can cause hepatotoxicity, necessitating regular liver function tests to monitor for liver damage. Gallbladder, thyroid, or glucose levels are not typically affected by this medication.