ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching on actions that improve gas exchange to a client diagnosed with emphysema. Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing improves airflow and reduces shortness of breath in emphysema.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: The oral mucosa is a reliable site for assessing central cyanosis, indicating systemic hypoxia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expectorants stimulate respiratory secretions, making them thinner and easier to cough up.
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 is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following prescribed medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can worsen asthma by narrowing airways and should be avoided.