ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory 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: B
Rationale: Atelectasis, or lung collapse, impairs gas exchange, leading to increasing dyspnea as oxygenation decreases. Facial flushing, decreasing respiratory rate, or dry cough are not typical findings.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: A pulmonary embolism impairs gas exchange, causing hypoxemia. Oxygen therapy is the priority to improve oxygenation and stabilize the client. Other interventions follow based on further assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing assessment indicates a positive reading of a tuberculin (TB) skin test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive TB skin test is based on induration size, not just redness, measured 48-72 hours post-injection. A 10-mm induration may indicate positivity, depending on risk factors, but the question lacks induration specificity.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves lung expansion and reduces breathing effort, addressing immediate respiratory distress. Other actions require further assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and signs of central cyanosis. Which of the following is a reliable indicator of cyanosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oral mucosa is a reliable site for assessing cyanosis, showing bluish discoloration due to low oxygen saturation. Other sites are less consistent or not typically assessed.