PEDIATRIC PROCTOR, ATI Pediatrics Proctored
Exam, ATI proctored exam Pediatrics
C - ANSWER-The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with
chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) after years of experiencing
emphysema. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate when
assessing this patient?
A) Tachycardia
B) Cough
C) Barrel chest
D) Wheezing
D - ANSWER-The nurse is planning care for the patient diagnosed with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has a breathing rate of
32 per minute, elevated blood pressure, and fatigue. Which nursing
diagnosis is the priority for this patient?
,A) Ineffective Coping
B) Ineffective Airway Clearance
C) Anxiety
D) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
C - ANSWER-The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which intervention is
inappropriate to control the patient's breathing pattern?
A) Instruct in pursed-lip breathing
B) Teach visualization and meditation
C) Deep breathing and coughing every hour
D) Instruct in abdominal breathing
C - ANSWER-What is the primary difference between emphysema and
chronic bronchitis?
,A) Chronic bronchitis predominantly affects the large airways.
B) Emphysema predominantly affects the large airways.
C) Emphysema predominantly affects the alveoli.
D) Chronic bronchitis predominantly affects the alveoli.
D - ANSWER-Which assessment finding supports the nurse's suspicion that
a patient is experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) Dysrhythmias
B) Cyanotic nail beds
C) Clubbing of the fingers
D) Cough in the morning producing clear sputum
C - ANSWER-A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) has a pulse oximetry reading of 93%, increased red blood
and white blood cell count, temperature of 101°F, pulse 100 bpm,
respirations 35 bpm, and a chest x-ray that showed a flattened diaphragm
, with infiltrates. Based on this data, which prescription does the nurse
question for this patient?
A) Antibiotic therapy
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
C) Oxygen by nasal cannula at 3-4 liters/minute
D) Bronchodilators such as an adrenergic stimulating drugs or
anticholinergic agents
A - ANSWER-The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A nursing diagnosis for this
patient is Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements. Which
intervention is appropriate for this nursing diagnosis?
A) Encourage a diet high in protein and fats
B) Keep snacks to a minimum
C) Encourage carbohydrate-rich foods to provide needed calories for
energy
Exam, ATI proctored exam Pediatrics
C - ANSWER-The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with
chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) after years of experiencing
emphysema. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate when
assessing this patient?
A) Tachycardia
B) Cough
C) Barrel chest
D) Wheezing
D - ANSWER-The nurse is planning care for the patient diagnosed with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has a breathing rate of
32 per minute, elevated blood pressure, and fatigue. Which nursing
diagnosis is the priority for this patient?
,A) Ineffective Coping
B) Ineffective Airway Clearance
C) Anxiety
D) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
C - ANSWER-The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which intervention is
inappropriate to control the patient's breathing pattern?
A) Instruct in pursed-lip breathing
B) Teach visualization and meditation
C) Deep breathing and coughing every hour
D) Instruct in abdominal breathing
C - ANSWER-What is the primary difference between emphysema and
chronic bronchitis?
,A) Chronic bronchitis predominantly affects the large airways.
B) Emphysema predominantly affects the large airways.
C) Emphysema predominantly affects the alveoli.
D) Chronic bronchitis predominantly affects the alveoli.
D - ANSWER-Which assessment finding supports the nurse's suspicion that
a patient is experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) Dysrhythmias
B) Cyanotic nail beds
C) Clubbing of the fingers
D) Cough in the morning producing clear sputum
C - ANSWER-A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) has a pulse oximetry reading of 93%, increased red blood
and white blood cell count, temperature of 101°F, pulse 100 bpm,
respirations 35 bpm, and a chest x-ray that showed a flattened diaphragm
, with infiltrates. Based on this data, which prescription does the nurse
question for this patient?
A) Antibiotic therapy
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
C) Oxygen by nasal cannula at 3-4 liters/minute
D) Bronchodilators such as an adrenergic stimulating drugs or
anticholinergic agents
A - ANSWER-The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A nursing diagnosis for this
patient is Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements. Which
intervention is appropriate for this nursing diagnosis?
A) Encourage a diet high in protein and fats
B) Keep snacks to a minimum
C) Encourage carbohydrate-rich foods to provide needed calories for
energy
