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ATI Respiratory Exam
2026|Comprehensive Questions And
Answers
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 on a medical unit is caring for a client who aspirated gastric contents prior
to admission. The nurse administers 100% oxygen by nonrebreather mask after
the client reports severe dyspnea. Which of the following findings is a clinical
manifestation of acute respiratory distress syndrome?
a. tympanic temp 38 C (100.4 F)
b. PaO2 50 mmHg
c. rhonchi
d. hypopnea - correct-answer -b. PaO2 50 mmHg
A nurse is preparing to assist a provider to withdraw arterial blood from a client's
radial artery for measurement of ABG. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take?
a. hyperventilate the client to 100% O2 prior to obtaining the specimen
b. apply ice to the site after obtaining the specimen
c. perform an Allen's test prior to obtaining the specimen
d. Release pressure applied to the puncture site 1 min after the needle is
withdrawn. - correct-answer -c. perform an Allen's test prior to obtaining the
specimen
A nurse is providing a preoperative teaching to a client who is to undergo a
pneumonectomy. The client states, "I am afraid it will hurt to cough after the
surgery." Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
a. after the surgeon removes the lung, you will not need to cough
ATI Respiratory Exam
2026|Comprehensive Questions And
Answers
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 on a medical unit is caring for a client who aspirated gastric contents prior
to admission. The nurse administers 100% oxygen by nonrebreather mask after
the client reports severe dyspnea. Which of the following findings is a clinical
manifestation of acute respiratory distress syndrome?
a. tympanic temp 38 C (100.4 F)
b. PaO2 50 mmHg
c. rhonchi
d. hypopnea - correct-answer -b. PaO2 50 mmHg
A nurse is preparing to assist a provider to withdraw arterial blood from a client's
radial artery for measurement of ABG. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take?
a. hyperventilate the client to 100% O2 prior to obtaining the specimen
b. apply ice to the site after obtaining the specimen
c. perform an Allen's test prior to obtaining the specimen
d. Release pressure applied to the puncture site 1 min after the needle is
withdrawn. - correct-answer -c. perform an Allen's test prior to obtaining the
specimen
A nurse is providing a preoperative teaching to a client who is to undergo a
pneumonectomy. The client states, "I am afraid it will hurt to cough after the
surgery." Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
a. after the surgeon removes the lung, you will not need to cough
