ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Respiratory exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is short of breath. When reviewing the client's arterial blood gases (ABGs) which of the following conditions should the nurse anticipate the client to be experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis occurs due to impaired gas exchange and carbon dioxide retention in COPD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is short of breath. When reviewing the client's arterial blood gases (ABGs) which of the following conditions should the nurse anticipate the client to be experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis occurs due to impaired gas exchange and carbon dioxide retention in COPD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Implementing a low-sodium diet helps reduce fluid retention and ascites. Furosemide is a diuretic that reduces fluid overload. Measuring abdominal girth monitors ascites progression. Warfarin increases bleeding risk, and weight lifting can exacerbate varices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Acidosis occurs due to ketoacid accumulation. Ketosis results from fat breakdown. Hyperglycemia is a hallmark due to insulin deficiency. Low blood sugar, fluid overload, and alkalosis are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining an influenza vaccine annually is crucial for individuals with type 1 diabetes to reduce the risk of infections that can exacerbate their condition.