ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) about continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP masks are often designed to cover the nose, ensuring effective therapy and preventing air leaks.
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 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expectorants stimulate respiratory secretions, making them thinner and easier to cough up.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting and leaning forward maximizes lung expansion and provides access to the pleural space.