ATI Medical Surgical Proctored Exam 2023

Question 1 of 5

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is being taught by a nurse. Which nutritional information should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA)

A. Avoid drinking fluids just before and during meals. B. Rest before meals if you have dyspnea. C. Have about six small meals a day. D. Eat high-fiber foods to promote gastric emptying.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a mediastinal chest tube is being assessed by a nurse. Which symptoms require the nurse's immediate intervention? (SATA)

A. Production of pink sputum B. Tracheal deviation C. Pain at insertion site D. Sudden onset of shortness of breath

Question 3 of 5

A client is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula. Which finding indicates that the therapy is effective?

A. The client is able to ambulate in the hall without dyspnea. B. The client has a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute. C. The client's oxygen saturation is 92%. D. The client has a productive cough.

Question 4 of 5

A client is interested in smoking cessation. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select ONE that does not apply)

A. Find an activity that you enjoy and will keep your hands busy. B. Make a list of reasons you want to stop smoking. C. Identify a punishment for yourself in case you backslide. D. Drink at least eight glasses of water each day.

Question 5 of 5

A client with asthma presents with bilateral wheezing, decreased pulse oxygen saturation, and suprasternal retraction on inhalation. Which actions should the nurse take? (SATA)

A. Administer prescribed salmeterol (Serevent) inhaler. B. Assess the client for a tracheal deviation. C. Administer oxygen to maintain saturations above 94%. D. Perform peak expiratory flow measurements.

ATI Medical Surgical Proctored Exam 2023

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN