ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a pneumonectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Splinting the incision during coughing reduces pain and supports healing post-pneumonectomy, minimizing complications like wound dehiscence.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following could the nurse expect to observe in an older adult client who has a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pneumothorax impairs gas exchange, causing lower oxygen saturations (93%-94%) due to lung collapse. Higher saturations, lower energy use, or increased lung capacity are not expected.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse at a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching with a newly hired nurse about care of clients who are receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the bed to 40° reduces aspiration risk and improves ventilation in mechanically ventilated clients. Turning off alarms, using hydrogen peroxide, or infrequent repositioning are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate hydration thins respiratory secretions, aiding clearance in COPD. Scheduled coughing is not individualized, a low-protein diet weakens respiratory muscles, and lying down after eating can increase dyspnea.