ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has pleurisy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the affected side reduces pleural movement, alleviating pain in pleurisy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting discharge planning for a client who has a new prescription for bi-level positive airway pressure (BIPAP). The nurse should plan to contact which of the following healthcare team members to educate the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory therapists specialize in BIPAP therapy and are best suited to educate the client.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. When the client asks the nurse why he needs to have oxygen tubing in his nose, which of the following explanations about the cannula should the nurse give him?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal cannulas are typically used to deliver low concentrations of oxygen, sufficient for patients with mild to moderate respiratory conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the manifestations of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Agitation is a common sign of hypoxia due to brain oxygen deprivation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Montelukast is typically taken once daily in the evening for optimal effectiveness in controlling asthma symptoms, indicating the client understands the appropriate timing and dosing.