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ATI DYNAMIC QUIZ MED SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (61)
A client is admitted to the emergency department following a motorcycle crash.
The nurse notes a crackling sensation upon palpation of the right side of the
Crepitus client's chest. After notifying the provider, the nurse should document this findings
as which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who is extremely anxious and is hyperventilating. The
Respiratory alkalosis client's ABG results are pH 7.50, PaCO2 27, HCO3 25. The nurse should identify that
the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
A nurse is caring for a client for whom the respiratory therapist has just removed
Evaluate the client for stridor
the endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
A nurse is caring for a client who had a left lower lobectomy to treat lung
Lung cancer usually metastasized before
cancer. Which of the following factors will have a significant impact on the plan of
the client presents with symptoms
care for this client?
Tape all connections between the chest A nurse is planning care for a client following placement of a chest tube 1 hr ago.
tube and drainage system Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who states he was recently
Night sweats exposed to tuberculosis. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation
of pulmonary tuberculosis?
Addressing the client's perception of the A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client about preventing acute asthma
disease process and what might have attacks. Which of the following points should the nurse plan to discuss first?
triggered past attacks
A nurse is caring for a client who experiencing acute opioid toxicity. Which of the
Ensure an adequate airway
following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a client who is having an acute asthma attack.
Noisy wheezing
Which of the following sounds should the nurse expect to hear?
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Tracheal deviation to the left A nurse is caring for a client following a right pleural thoracentesis. The nurse
Absent breath sounds on the right side measures a total of 35 mL of purulent drainage. Which of the following findings
Neck vein distention should the nurse recognize as an indication of a tension pneumothorax? SATA
"I'll call the doctor if I see any blood in my A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a pulmonary embolism.
urine or stool." Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the info?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary
respiratory acidosis disease and pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following acid-base imbalances?
"Try to drink at least 2 to 3 liters of fluid A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has emphysema. Which of
per day." the following instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the
pH 7.49, HCO3 32, PaCO2 40
following lab values should the nurse expect?
"Lie on your back with your head elevated A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is post op following a
30 degrees when resting." rhinoplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pursed-lip breathing for a client who has
Promotes carbon dioxide elimination chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. The nurse should explain
that this breathing technique does which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and
Initiate bag valve mask ventilation
develops acute respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A nurse on a med surg unit is assessing a client who recently transferred from the
ICU following endotracheal extubation. Which of the following findings should the
Increased coughing nurse identify as a possible manifestation of tracheal stenosis and report to the
provider?
Instruct the client to perform the A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his chest tube removed.
Valsalva maneuver during removal Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who is experiencing thick oral
Encourage deep breathing and coughing
secretions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new laryngectomy.
aspiration of water The nurse should tell the client to be careful while bathing to prevent which of the
following complications?
Use pursed-lip breathing during periods of A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has emphysema. Which of
dyspnea the following instructions should the nurse include?
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
PaO2 50 mm Hg reports severe dyspnea. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation of
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
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ATI DYNAMIC QUIZ MED SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (61)
A client is admitted to the emergency department following a motorcycle crash.
The nurse notes a crackling sensation upon palpation of the right side of the
Crepitus client's chest. After notifying the provider, the nurse should document this findings
as which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who is extremely anxious and is hyperventilating. The
Respiratory alkalosis client's ABG results are pH 7.50, PaCO2 27, HCO3 25. The nurse should identify that
the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
A nurse is caring for a client for whom the respiratory therapist has just removed
Evaluate the client for stridor
the endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
A nurse is caring for a client who had a left lower lobectomy to treat lung
Lung cancer usually metastasized before
cancer. Which of the following factors will have a significant impact on the plan of
the client presents with symptoms
care for this client?
Tape all connections between the chest A nurse is planning care for a client following placement of a chest tube 1 hr ago.
tube and drainage system Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who states he was recently
Night sweats exposed to tuberculosis. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation
of pulmonary tuberculosis?
Addressing the client's perception of the A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client about preventing acute asthma
disease process and what might have attacks. Which of the following points should the nurse plan to discuss first?
triggered past attacks
A nurse is caring for a client who experiencing acute opioid toxicity. Which of the
Ensure an adequate airway
following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a client who is having an acute asthma attack.
Noisy wheezing
Which of the following sounds should the nurse expect to hear?
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Tracheal deviation to the left A nurse is caring for a client following a right pleural thoracentesis. The nurse
Absent breath sounds on the right side measures a total of 35 mL of purulent drainage. Which of the following findings
Neck vein distention should the nurse recognize as an indication of a tension pneumothorax? SATA
"I'll call the doctor if I see any blood in my A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a pulmonary embolism.
urine or stool." Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the info?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary
respiratory acidosis disease and pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following acid-base imbalances?
"Try to drink at least 2 to 3 liters of fluid A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has emphysema. Which of
per day." the following instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the
pH 7.49, HCO3 32, PaCO2 40
following lab values should the nurse expect?
"Lie on your back with your head elevated A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is post op following a
30 degrees when resting." rhinoplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pursed-lip breathing for a client who has
Promotes carbon dioxide elimination chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. The nurse should explain
that this breathing technique does which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and
Initiate bag valve mask ventilation
develops acute respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A nurse on a med surg unit is assessing a client who recently transferred from the
ICU following endotracheal extubation. Which of the following findings should the
Increased coughing nurse identify as a possible manifestation of tracheal stenosis and report to the
provider?
Instruct the client to perform the A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his chest tube removed.
Valsalva maneuver during removal Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who is experiencing thick oral
Encourage deep breathing and coughing
secretions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new laryngectomy.
aspiration of water The nurse should tell the client to be careful while bathing to prevent which of the
following complications?
Use pursed-lip breathing during periods of A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has emphysema. Which of
dyspnea the following instructions should the nurse include?
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
PaO2 50 mm Hg reports severe dyspnea. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation of
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
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