ATI Upper Respiratory Practice Exam
Questions And Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia and
a prescription for penicillin G by intermittent IV bolus. 10 minutes
into the infusion of the third dose, the client reports that the IV site
itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Stop the infusion.
b. Call the client's provider.
c. Elevate the head of the bed.
d. Auscultate the client's breath sounds. -
correct answer ✅a. Stop the infusion.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement when
performing tracheostomy care?
a. Use aseptic technique.
b. Clean the inner cannula with mild soap and water.
c. Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones.
d. Apply suction when inserting the catheter. -
correct answer ✅c. Secure new tracheostomy ties before
removing old ones.
, ATI Upper Respiratory Practice Exam
Questions And Answers
A nurse is teaching a client who is obese and has obstructive sleep
apnea how to decrease the number of nightly apneic episodes.
Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "It might help if I tried sleeping only on my back."
b. "I'll sleep better if I take a sleeping pill at night."
c. "I'll get a humidifier to run at my bedside at night."
d. "If I could lose about 50 pounds, I might stop having so many
apneic episodes." -
correct answer ✅d. "If I could lose about 50 pounds, I might stop
having so many apneic episodes."
A nurse is admitting a client who requires droplet precautions due
to influenza. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Place the client in a room with negative airflow.
b. Wear a mask when providing care to the client.
c. Ensure the client's room has HEPA filtration.
d. Wear a gown when providing care to the client. -
correct answer ✅b. Wear a mask when providing care to the
client.
Questions And Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia and
a prescription for penicillin G by intermittent IV bolus. 10 minutes
into the infusion of the third dose, the client reports that the IV site
itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Stop the infusion.
b. Call the client's provider.
c. Elevate the head of the bed.
d. Auscultate the client's breath sounds. -
correct answer ✅a. Stop the infusion.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement when
performing tracheostomy care?
a. Use aseptic technique.
b. Clean the inner cannula with mild soap and water.
c. Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones.
d. Apply suction when inserting the catheter. -
correct answer ✅c. Secure new tracheostomy ties before
removing old ones.
, ATI Upper Respiratory Practice Exam
Questions And Answers
A nurse is teaching a client who is obese and has obstructive sleep
apnea how to decrease the number of nightly apneic episodes.
Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "It might help if I tried sleeping only on my back."
b. "I'll sleep better if I take a sleeping pill at night."
c. "I'll get a humidifier to run at my bedside at night."
d. "If I could lose about 50 pounds, I might stop having so many
apneic episodes." -
correct answer ✅d. "If I could lose about 50 pounds, I might stop
having so many apneic episodes."
A nurse is admitting a client who requires droplet precautions due
to influenza. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Place the client in a room with negative airflow.
b. Wear a mask when providing care to the client.
c. Ensure the client's room has HEPA filtration.
d. Wear a gown when providing care to the client. -
correct answer ✅b. Wear a mask when providing care to the
client.
