ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which precaution should the nurse prioritize when administering nasal oxygen therapy to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (1-2 L/min) prevents suppression of respiratory drive in CO2-retaining COPD patients, a critical precaution.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which precaution should the nurse prioritize when administering nasal oxygen therapy to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (1-2 L/min) prevents suppression of respiratory drive in CO2-retaining COPD patients, a critical precaution.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following is the initial assessment finding in the client diagnosed with PE?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea and anxiety are hallmark initial symptoms of PE due to impaired lung blood flow and patient distress.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who is post-operative following a laryngectomy. The nurse should recognize which of the following discharge teaching as the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tracheostomy care is critical for airway maintenance and complication prevention, the highest priority for discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy and requests coffee. The nurse assesses that it is safe for the patient to resume oral liquids when which of the following behaviors is demonstrated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intact cough and swallowing reflexes are essential to prevent aspiration, the primary concern post-bronchoscopy before resuming oral intake.