ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a client who has pleurisy. Which of the following adventitious breath sounds should the nurse expect to hear?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loud, grating sounds (pleural friction rub) are characteristic of pleurisy due to inflamed pleural surfaces. Crackles, rhonchi, and wheezing are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining stable blood glucose levels prevents damage to blood vessels in the eyes and kidneys, reducing retinopathy and nephropathy risks. Foot exams, compression stockings, and eye exams are important but secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily foot checks prevent complications like infections in diabetes. Soaking, lotion between toes, and sandals increase infection or injury risks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber is normal, indicating proper function. The nurse should monitor respiratory status. Clamping, checking suction, or tubing is unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about chronic bronchitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include as effective for preventing this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking cessation is the most effective prevention for chronic bronchitis, the leading cause. Exercise, weight maintenance, and flu shots are beneficial but secondary.