ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Humidified oxygen adds moisture to the airways, thinning secretions and making them easier to clear.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has pleurisy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the affected side reduces pleural movement, alleviating pain in pleurisy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has developed atelectasis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atelectasis causes decreased oxygen intake, leading to increasing dyspnea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an acute respiratory illness. For which of the following manifestations of an airway obstruction should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Cyanosis indicates inadequate oxygenation. C: Inspiratory stridor signals partial upper airway obstruction. E: Retractions show increased breathing effort due to airway obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room to administer medication and finds the client lying in bed disoriented with labored and fast respirations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves breathing by reducing diaphragm pressure and allowing lung expansion.