ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is 2 days postoperative following the creation of a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Humidified air prevents mucus plug formation and keeps airways moist in tracheostomy patients.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. When the client asks the nurse why he needs to have oxygen tubing in his nose, which of the following explanations about the cannula should the nurse give him?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal cannulas are typically used to deliver low concentrations of oxygen, sufficient for patients with mild to moderate respiratory conditions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing instruction about ipratropium (Atrovent) to a patient with COPD. Which is a common adverse effect that tends to resolve with therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mouth, caused by ipratropium's anticholinergic properties, is common and often resolves with continued use.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A: Barrel chest is common in emphysema due to lung hyperinflation. D: Dyspnea is a hallmark symptom of emphysema. E: Shallow respirations occur due to difficulty in fully expanding the lungs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is checking the suction control chamber of a client's chest tube and notes that there is no bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the suction regulator ensures proper function, as no bubbling may indicate it's off.