,ATI TEAS® 7 COMPREHENSIVE NURSING PRACTICE
EXAM [version 1] – 2026 (Respiratory, Cardiovascular
& Critical Care)
Walden University – Nursing & Allied Health Programs
Version: 2026 (Fully Reviewed & Updated)
ATI TEAS® 7 PRACTICE EXAM (QUESTIONS 1–100)
Section 2
1. A patient with COPD is admitted with shortness of breath. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Do not administer oxygen
B. Administer oxygen via Venturi mask
C. High-flow nasal cannula
D. Simple mask at 6 L/min
Answer: B
Rationale: Venturi masks deliver precise oxygen, reducing hypercapnia
risk.
2. A patient with a cuffed tracheostomy is at risk for which
complication?
A. Pneumothorax
,B. Tracheomalacia
C. Subcutaneous emphysema
D. Trachea-innominate fistula
Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged cuff pressure weakens tracheal cartilage.
3. Vagal stimulation occurs during suctioning. Priority action?
A. Encourage coughing
B. Reposition patient
C. Stop suctioning and give 100% oxygen
D. Deep breathing
Answer: C
Rationale: Prevents life-threatening dysrhythmias.
4. Best intervention to prevent aspiration in throat cancer?
A. Thin liquids
B. Feed despite coughing
C. Upright position during meals
D. Fruit juices
Answer: C
, 5. Clear glucose-positive nasal drainage indicates:
A. Sinus injury
B. Epistaxis
C. Normal finding
D. CSF leak
Answer: D
6. Interventions for obstructive sleep apnea (Select all):
A. Weight loss
B. BiPAP
C. Side-lying position
D. Sedatives
E. Oral airway device
Answer: A, B, C, E
7. Which statement indicates worsening dyspnea in COPD?
A. “I use extra pillows at night.”
B. “I cough every morning.”
EXAM [version 1] – 2026 (Respiratory, Cardiovascular
& Critical Care)
Walden University – Nursing & Allied Health Programs
Version: 2026 (Fully Reviewed & Updated)
ATI TEAS® 7 PRACTICE EXAM (QUESTIONS 1–100)
Section 2
1. A patient with COPD is admitted with shortness of breath. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Do not administer oxygen
B. Administer oxygen via Venturi mask
C. High-flow nasal cannula
D. Simple mask at 6 L/min
Answer: B
Rationale: Venturi masks deliver precise oxygen, reducing hypercapnia
risk.
2. A patient with a cuffed tracheostomy is at risk for which
complication?
A. Pneumothorax
,B. Tracheomalacia
C. Subcutaneous emphysema
D. Trachea-innominate fistula
Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged cuff pressure weakens tracheal cartilage.
3. Vagal stimulation occurs during suctioning. Priority action?
A. Encourage coughing
B. Reposition patient
C. Stop suctioning and give 100% oxygen
D. Deep breathing
Answer: C
Rationale: Prevents life-threatening dysrhythmias.
4. Best intervention to prevent aspiration in throat cancer?
A. Thin liquids
B. Feed despite coughing
C. Upright position during meals
D. Fruit juices
Answer: C
, 5. Clear glucose-positive nasal drainage indicates:
A. Sinus injury
B. Epistaxis
C. Normal finding
D. CSF leak
Answer: D
6. Interventions for obstructive sleep apnea (Select all):
A. Weight loss
B. BiPAP
C. Side-lying position
D. Sedatives
E. Oral airway device
Answer: A, B, C, E
7. Which statement indicates worsening dyspnea in COPD?
A. “I use extra pillows at night.”
B. “I cough every morning.”
