ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax and a water-seal chest tube drainage system to suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the drainage container below chest level prevents backflow and ensures effective drainage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting and leaning forward maximizes lung expansion and provides access to the pleural space.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing instruction about ipratropium (Atrovent) to a patient with COPD. Which is a common adverse effect that tends to resolve with therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mouth, caused by ipratropium's anticholinergic properties, is common and often resolves with continued use.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has lung cancer and is scheduled for a lobectomy. The nurse should instruct the client to expect the use of which of the following equipment postoperatively?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After a lobectomy, a chest tube is used to drain fluid or air from the pleural space, facilitating lung expansion and preventing complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room to administer medication and finds the client lying in bed disoriented with labored and fast respirations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves breathing by reducing diaphragm pressure and allowing lung expansion.