ATI targeted medical surgical respiratory EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Targeted Medical Surgical : Respiratory 2026 A+ GRAD zm zm zm zm zm zm zm




E ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANS
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QUESTION 1 zm




A nurse is caring for a client who has lung cancer. which of the following assessment f
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indings should the nurse expect?
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ANSWER

Blood-tinged sputum zm




QUESTION 2 zm




A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following a total laryngectomy
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for laryngeal cancer. Which of the following assessments is the priority?
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ANSWER

oxygen saturation Using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the nurse should i
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dentify decreased oxygen saturation as the priority finding to address and report to the provider. A
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client who is postoperative following a total laryngectomy is at higher risk for hypoxia due to airwa
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y obstruction.
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QUESTION 3 zm




A nurse is positioning a client who has emphysema to promote effective breathing. Th
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e nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
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ANSWER

High-Fowlers position with arms supported on the over-bed table.
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QUESTION 4 zm

, A nurse is assisting with a thoracentesis. Which of the following actions is appropriate
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for the nurse to take when assisting with this procedure.
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ANSWER

Wear goggles and mask during the procedure Cleanse the area with an antiseptic solution Apply pre
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ssure to the site after the needle is withdrawn
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QUESTION 5 zm




A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory failure. Which of the following
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laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
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ANSWER

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QUESTION 6 zm




A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client following a temporary tracheos
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tomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of th
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e teaching?
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ANSWER

I should remove the old twill ties after the new ties are in place/
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QUESTION 7 zm




A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation. The low pressure alarm
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sounds. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a cause of the alarm?
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ANSWER

Artificial airway cuff leak
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QUESTION 8 zm




A nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD. Which of the following interventi
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ons should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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ANSWER

Provide a diet that is high in calories and protein.
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QUESTION 9 zm