ATI Upper Respiratory Practice Questions & Answers(SCORED A)

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. -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. -ANSWER c. Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones. 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." -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. -ANSWER b. Wear a mask when providing care to the client. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and develops epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. a. Apply pressure to the nares. b. Place i