ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Respiratory exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pleural effusion and has undergone thoracentesis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as indicative of an infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Purulent fluid is indicative of an infection as it contains pus, which is a collection of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Moon face, buffalo hump, purple striations, and hypertension are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome due to excess cortisol. Tremors are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering a short-acting B2-agonist (SAB
A) is the priority because it provides rapid bronchodilation, helping to alleviate airway obstruction quickly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing kidney transplant with a client who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contraindication for this treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol use disorder is a contraindication due to the potential for poor adherence to post-transplant care and medication, as well as the increased risk of liver damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agitation is a common manifestation of hypoxemia due to insufficient oxygen reaching the brain and other vital organs.