ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
What is albuterol (Proventil) used to treat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to relieve acute bronchospasm in conditions like asthma and COPD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake helps thin mucus, aiding airway clearance in COPD patients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary embolism can cause hypoxemia, making oxygen therapy the priority to improve oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
What nursing intervention enhances the nutritional status of a patient with COPD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce fullness and make eating easier for COPD patients with dyspnea.