ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to review discharge instructions with a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with pulmonary tuberculosis are contagious, especially in the initial stages of treatment. Wearing a mask helps reduce the risk of transmitting the infection to others, particularly in crowded settings or when in close contact with individuals who are immunocompromised.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who has COPD and is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. The client tells the nurse she has been having difficulty breathing. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's respiratory status is essential to determine the cause of breathing difficulty before implementing interventions.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is 2 days postoperative following the creation of a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Humidified air prevents mucus plug formation and keeps airways moist in tracheostomy patients.
Question 5 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.