ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting and leaning forward opens the intercostal spaces, providing better access to the pleural space for thoracentesis. Other positions do not facilitate needle insertion or patient comfort as effectively.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is checking the suction control chamber of a client's chest tube and notes that there is no bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The absence of bubbling in the suction control chamber indicates a lack of suction, which is not an expected finding. Verifying that the suction regulator is on is the first step to troubleshoot the issue, as it directly addresses the potential cause of the problem.
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 collecting data from a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue is a common symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis due to the body's immune response and systemic inflammation. Fever may occur but not specifically in the morning, and edema or increased appetite are not typical.