ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and being treated with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). How does PEEP benefit the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PEEP maintains airway pressure to prevent alveolar collapse, improving oxygenation in ARDS.
Question 2 of 5
During a central IV line insertion at the bedside, a client reports shortness of breath and becomes tachypneic. Which finding should a nurse suspect indicates the client developed a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absent breath sounds on the affected side indicate lung collapse due to pneumothorax, a common complication of central line insertion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Based on the Nurses Notes and Diagnostic Results, which of the following is a manifestation in the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness may indicate respiratory distress or hypoxia, a critical manifestation requiring further assessment.
Question 4 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 of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-protein and high-carbohydrate foods support the increased metabolic demands of ARDS, aiding recovery. Other options are less appropriate as ARDS often requires high-flow oxygen, controlled fluid management, and selective prone positioning.
Question 5 of 5
An employee asks the occupational health nurse about measures to prevent inhalation exposure of job-related substances. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Designated protective devices, like respirators, are the most effective for preventing inhalation of toxic substances.