ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax and a water-seal chest tube drainage system to suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the drainage container below chest level prevents backflow of fluid or air into the pleural space, ensuring effective drainage. Adding tap water, routine emptying, or clamping without indication can disrupt the system or cause complications like tension pneumothorax.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast is taken orally once daily in the evening for asthma control. Rinsing is for inhaled steroids, it's not a rescue medication, and sodium reduction is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a sputum specimen for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth before sputum collection removes contaminants, ensuring a clean sample. Post-meal collection or non-sterile containers risk contamination, and timing is not evening-specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching with a newly hired nurse about care of clients who are receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the bed to 40° reduces aspiration risk and improves ventilation in mechanically ventilated clients. Turning off alarms, using hydrogen peroxide, or infrequent repositioning are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with planning interventions for an influenza outbreak in a long term care facility. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting visitation reduces the risk of influenza transmission from external sources. Airborne precautions are not needed for influenza, antibiotics are ineffective, and symptomatic staff should stay home.