ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Order: Diphenhydramine 25mg Q4H Available: Diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5mL How much will you administer?
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Rationale:
To administer 25 mg of diphenhydramine (12.5 mg/5 mL), calculate: 25 mg รท 2.5 mg/mL = 10 mL. Thus, 10 mL is the correct dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just had a bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bronchoscopy can impair the gag reflex due to local anesthesia, increasing aspiration risk. Withholding food and liquids until the gag reflex returns prevents aspiration. Routine irrigation, prolonged silence, or frequent suctioning are not indicated.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Wearing a mask in crowds prevents tuberculosis transmission via respiratory droplets, especially during the infectious phase. Improper tissue disposal, infrequent sputum cultures, or alcohol consumption are not advised.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the care plan of an older adult client who has pneumonia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake thins secretions, aiding clearance in pneumonia. Coughing and deep breathing are helpful but not the primary intervention, and N-95 respirators or full ADL independence are not indicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has COPD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Barrel chest is a classic COPD finding due to lung hyperinflation and air trapping. Spoon nails, edema, or pleural friction rubs are associated with other conditions.