ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical

Question 1 of 5

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD tells the nurse, 'I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can't seem to bring anything up.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions?

A. Maintaining a semi-Fowler's position as often as possible B. Administering oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min C. Helping the client select a low-salt diet D. Encouraging the client to drink 2 to 3 L of water daily

Question 2 of 5

A healthcare worker is caring for a group of clients in an infectious disease unit. The worker should wear an OSHA-approved N95 respirator mask when caring for a client with which of the following infectious diseases?

A. Pertussis B. Mycoplasma pneumonia C. Tuberculosis D. Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 3 of 5

While providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and is receiving opioid medications to manage discomfort, which of the following desired effects of medications should the nurse identify as most important for the client's recovery?

A. It decreases the client's level of anxiety. B. It facilitates the client's deep breathing. C. It enhances the client's ability to sleep. D. It reduces the client's blood pressure.

Question 4 of 5

A client with emphysema is being cared for by a nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse not expect to assess in this client?

A. Dyspnea B. Bradycardia C. Barrel chest D. Clubbing of the fingers

Question 5 of 5

A post-anesthesia care unit nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thoracotomy and lobectomy. Which of the following postoperative assessments should the nurse give the highest priority to?

A. Arterial blood gases B. Urinary output C. Chest tube drainage D. Pain level

ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical

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ATI RN

ATI RN