ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who presents with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All pulmonary embolisms require treatment, typically anticoagulation, to prevent progression or recurrence, regardless of symptoms or stability, due to the risk of complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with asthma exacerbation and is experiencing increased wheezing and has an oxygen saturation of 91%. The client is scheduled for his next breathing treatment in 1hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, rapidly relieves bronchospasm and wheezing in asthma exacerbations, improving airflow and oxygenation. Other options do not address the acute symptoms effectively.
Question 3 of 5
Which patient(s) would be able to take an alpha-adrenergic decongestant safely? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Young, healthy individuals with rhinitis or cold symptoms can safely use decongestants. Heart disease, glaucoma, or prostatic hypertrophy increase risks due to vasoconstriction or anticholinergic effects.
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: Inspiratory stridor, retractions, and cyanosis indicate airway obstruction due to turbulent airflow, increased breathing effort, and poor oxygenation. Nausea and muscle tremors are not specific to airway obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has COPD. The nurse should expect the client's chest to be which of the following shapes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: COPD causes hyperinflation, leading to a barrel-shaped chest due to increased anterior-posterior diameter from air trapping. Pigeon, funnel, or kyphotic shapes are unrelated to COPD.