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ATI RESPIRATORY 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client about preventing
acute asthma attacks. Which of the following points should the
nurse plan to discuss first?
a. how to eliminate environmental triggers that precipitate attacks
b. the client's perception of the disease process and what might
have triggered past attacks
c. the client's med regimen
d. manifestations of respiratory infections - correct answer-b. the
client's perception of the disease process and what might have
triggered past attacks
A client is admitted to the emergency department following a
motorcycle crash. The nurse notes a crackling sensation upon
palpation on the right side of the client's chest. After notifying the
provider the nurse should document this finding as which of the
following?
a. friction rub
b. crackles
c. crepitus
d. tactile fremitus - correct answer-c. crepitus
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client about pulmonary function
tests. Which of the following tests measures the volume of air the
lungs can hold at the end of maximum inhalation?
a. total lung capacity
b. vital lung capacity
c. functional residual capacity
d. residual volume - correct answer-a. total lung capacity
A nurse is caring for an older client who has chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the
client for Which of the following acid-base imbalances?
a. respiratory alkalosis
b. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic alkalosis
d. metabolic acidosis - correct answer-b. respiratory acidosis
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy with an
inflated cuff in place. Which of the following findings indicates that
the nurse should suction the client's airway secretions?
a. the client is unable to speak
b. the client's airway secretions were last suctioned 2 hrs ago
ATI RESPIRATORY 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client about preventing
acute asthma attacks. Which of the following points should the
nurse plan to discuss first?
a. how to eliminate environmental triggers that precipitate attacks
b. the client's perception of the disease process and what might
have triggered past attacks
c. the client's med regimen
d. manifestations of respiratory infections - correct answer-b. the
client's perception of the disease process and what might have
triggered past attacks
A client is admitted to the emergency department following a
motorcycle crash. The nurse notes a crackling sensation upon
palpation on the right side of the client's chest. After notifying the
provider the nurse should document this finding as which of the
following?
a. friction rub
b. crackles
c. crepitus
d. tactile fremitus - correct answer-c. crepitus
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client about pulmonary function
tests. Which of the following tests measures the volume of air the
lungs can hold at the end of maximum inhalation?
a. total lung capacity
b. vital lung capacity
c. functional residual capacity
d. residual volume - correct answer-a. total lung capacity
A nurse is caring for an older client who has chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the
client for Which of the following acid-base imbalances?
a. respiratory alkalosis
b. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic alkalosis
d. metabolic acidosis - correct answer-b. respiratory acidosis
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy with an
inflated cuff in place. Which of the following findings indicates that
the nurse should suction the client's airway secretions?
a. the client is unable to speak
b. the client's airway secretions were last suctioned 2 hrs ago
