ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL RESPIRATORY
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 BUNDLED
MATERIAL ANSWERS
◉ use a rotating motion when removing the suction catheter.
Answer: a nurse is caring for a client who is in respiratory distress
and requires endotracheal suctioning. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take
◉ tissue trauma. Answer: the nurse should rotate the suction
catheter during withdrawal to reduce risk of ______________
◉ high-fowler's position with arms supported on overbed table.
Answer: a nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has
emphysema; the nurse should place the client in which of the
following positions to promote effective breathing
◉ lateral position. Answer: a ______________ promotes alignment of the
back and can be a good position for sleeping
◉ supine position. Answer: _____________ allows the diaphragm and
abdominal organs to place pressure on the thoracic cavity and
compromise chest expansion
, ◉ sitting upright. Answer: the nurse should place the client in a
position that allows for greater expansion of the chest, such as
sitting upright and leaning slightly forward while supporting both
arms with pillows for comfort on the over-bed table
◉ semi-fowler's position. Answer: ______________ with head and trunk
elevated does not promote maximum chest expansion
◉ pH 7.3 PO2 80 mmHg, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3 22mEq/L. Answer:
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a
respiratory rate of 9/min secondary to general anesthesia effects
and incisional pain; which of the following ABG values indicates that
the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis
◉ nonrebreather mask. Answer: a nurse is caring for a client who is
in respiratory diress; which of the following low-flow delivery
devices should the nurse use to provide the client with the highest
level of oxygen
◉ partial rebreather. Answer: the _______________ delivers oxygen
concentrations of 60-75%; exhalation ports allow room air in and
exhaled air out
◉ nasal cannula. Answer: the oxygen flow rate via ___________ is 1-6
l/min and provides oxygen contration at 24-44%
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 BUNDLED
MATERIAL ANSWERS
◉ use a rotating motion when removing the suction catheter.
Answer: a nurse is caring for a client who is in respiratory distress
and requires endotracheal suctioning. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take
◉ tissue trauma. Answer: the nurse should rotate the suction
catheter during withdrawal to reduce risk of ______________
◉ high-fowler's position with arms supported on overbed table.
Answer: a nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has
emphysema; the nurse should place the client in which of the
following positions to promote effective breathing
◉ lateral position. Answer: a ______________ promotes alignment of the
back and can be a good position for sleeping
◉ supine position. Answer: _____________ allows the diaphragm and
abdominal organs to place pressure on the thoracic cavity and
compromise chest expansion
, ◉ sitting upright. Answer: the nurse should place the client in a
position that allows for greater expansion of the chest, such as
sitting upright and leaning slightly forward while supporting both
arms with pillows for comfort on the over-bed table
◉ semi-fowler's position. Answer: ______________ with head and trunk
elevated does not promote maximum chest expansion
◉ pH 7.3 PO2 80 mmHg, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3 22mEq/L. Answer:
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a
respiratory rate of 9/min secondary to general anesthesia effects
and incisional pain; which of the following ABG values indicates that
the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis
◉ nonrebreather mask. Answer: a nurse is caring for a client who is
in respiratory diress; which of the following low-flow delivery
devices should the nurse use to provide the client with the highest
level of oxygen
◉ partial rebreather. Answer: the _______________ delivers oxygen
concentrations of 60-75%; exhalation ports allow room air in and
exhaled air out
◉ nasal cannula. Answer: the oxygen flow rate via ___________ is 1-6
l/min and provides oxygen contration at 24-44%
