NUR 198 EXAM 2 ATI Review Questions WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | 2026 UPDATE
A nurse is preparing a client for thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should
the nurse place the client?
A. prone with the arms raised over the head
B. lying flat on the affected side
C. supine with the head of the bed elevate
D. sitting while leaning forward over the bedside table
A. prone with the arms raised over the head
RATIONALE
When preparing a client a client for thoracentesis, the nurse should have the client sit on the edge
of the bed and lean forward over the bedside table. This position maximizes the space between
the client's ribs and allows aspiration of accumulated fluid and air.
A nurse is teaching a client with cystic fibrosis about daily chest physiotherapy. Which of
the following is the purpose of these treatments?
A. to encourage deep breaths
B. to mobilize secretions in the airways
C. to dilate the bronchioles
D. to stimulate the cough reflex
,B. to mobilize secretions in the airways
RATIONALE
The purpose is to loosen and promote the drainage of secretions from the lungs. This includes
percussion, vibration, and promotion of drainage by gravity.
A nurse is providing instructions about pursed-lip breathing for a client who has chronic
COPD with emphysema. This breathing technique accomplishes which of the following?
A. increases oxygen intake
B. promotes carbon dioxide elimination
C. uses the intercostal muscles
D. strengthens the diaphragm
B. promotes carbon dioxide elimination
RATIONALE
Pursed-lip breathing releases trapped air in the lungs and prolongs exhalation in order to slow the
breathing rate. This improved breathing pattern moves carbon dioxide out of the lungs more
efficiently.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy with an inflated cuff in place. Which
of the following findings indicates that the nurse should suction the client's airway
secretions?
A. the client is unable to speak
, B. the client's airway secretions were last suctioned 2 hrs. ago
C. the client coughs and expectorates a large mucous plug
D. the nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields
D. the nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields
RATIONALE
This identifies a moist cough, hear or see secretions in the tracheostomy tube, and THEN suction
the client's airway secretions
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data for a client who reports exposure to
anthrax. Which of the following is an indication of the prodromal stage of inhalation
anthrax.
A. dry cough
B. rhinitis
C. sore throat
D. swollen lymph nodes
A. dry cough
RATIONALE
this is a clinical manifestation of the prodromal stage of inhalation anthrax. During this stage, it
is difficult to distinguish the condition from influenza or pneumonia because there is no sore
throat or rhinitis.
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | 2026 UPDATE
A nurse is preparing a client for thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should
the nurse place the client?
A. prone with the arms raised over the head
B. lying flat on the affected side
C. supine with the head of the bed elevate
D. sitting while leaning forward over the bedside table
A. prone with the arms raised over the head
RATIONALE
When preparing a client a client for thoracentesis, the nurse should have the client sit on the edge
of the bed and lean forward over the bedside table. This position maximizes the space between
the client's ribs and allows aspiration of accumulated fluid and air.
A nurse is teaching a client with cystic fibrosis about daily chest physiotherapy. Which of
the following is the purpose of these treatments?
A. to encourage deep breaths
B. to mobilize secretions in the airways
C. to dilate the bronchioles
D. to stimulate the cough reflex
,B. to mobilize secretions in the airways
RATIONALE
The purpose is to loosen and promote the drainage of secretions from the lungs. This includes
percussion, vibration, and promotion of drainage by gravity.
A nurse is providing instructions about pursed-lip breathing for a client who has chronic
COPD with emphysema. This breathing technique accomplishes which of the following?
A. increases oxygen intake
B. promotes carbon dioxide elimination
C. uses the intercostal muscles
D. strengthens the diaphragm
B. promotes carbon dioxide elimination
RATIONALE
Pursed-lip breathing releases trapped air in the lungs and prolongs exhalation in order to slow the
breathing rate. This improved breathing pattern moves carbon dioxide out of the lungs more
efficiently.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy with an inflated cuff in place. Which
of the following findings indicates that the nurse should suction the client's airway
secretions?
A. the client is unable to speak
, B. the client's airway secretions were last suctioned 2 hrs. ago
C. the client coughs and expectorates a large mucous plug
D. the nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields
D. the nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields
RATIONALE
This identifies a moist cough, hear or see secretions in the tracheostomy tube, and THEN suction
the client's airway secretions
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data for a client who reports exposure to
anthrax. Which of the following is an indication of the prodromal stage of inhalation
anthrax.
A. dry cough
B. rhinitis
C. sore throat
D. swollen lymph nodes
A. dry cough
RATIONALE
this is a clinical manifestation of the prodromal stage of inhalation anthrax. During this stage, it
is difficult to distinguish the condition from influenza or pneumonia because there is no sore
throat or rhinitis.
