ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following endotracheal intubation. The nurse should assess the client for complications by performing which of the following priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating lungs confirms tube placement and ventilation. B, C, D are secondary to ensuring airway patency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A. Clubbing results from chronic hypoxia. C. Barrel chest occurs from lung overinflation. D. Dyspnea is common due to reduced lung elasticity. B. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is typical. E. Breathing is shallow, not deep.
Question 3 of 5
An experienced nurse has moved to a new state and is applying for a nursing position. The nurse has moved several times in the past few years and held several different positions. Which of the following resume types most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A functional resume highlights skills, minimizing frequent job changes. A, D emphasize job history, raising stability concerns. C is not a standard resume type.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an acute respiratory failure (ARF). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of this condition? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B. Severe dyspnea indicates respiratory distress. C. Headache results from hypoxia/hypercapnia. D. Decreased consciousness signals worsening gas exchange. A. Hypotension is secondary. E. Nausea is not primary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia and assesses labored breathing and copious tracheobronchial secretions. What priority action should the nurse encourage with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes lung expansion and secretion clearance, critical for pneumonia. A. Fluids thin secretions. B. Pursed-lip breathing is for COPD. C. High Fowler's aids breathing.