ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Respiratory exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching the parents about cortisol replacement therapy is essential in Addison's disease management, as cortisol deficiency is the primary issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following statements should be included in the education materials?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods is crucial because cirrhosis often leads to fluid retention and ascites, which can be exacerbated by a high-sodium diet.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the client in a prone position has been shown to improve oxygenation in ARDS by enhancing lung expansion and ventilation-perfusion matching.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Moon face, buffalo hump, purple striations, and hypertension are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome due to excess cortisol. Tremors are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering a short-acting B2-agonist (SAB
A) is the priority because it provides rapid bronchodilation, helping to alleviate airway obstruction quickly.