ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored
Exam Test Bank 2 2025
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored Exam
Test Bank 2 2025 – 350 Verified Questions
and Detailed Answers WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with COPD. Which outcome requires a revision in
the plan of care?
A) The client has no signs of respiratory distress.
B) The client shows an improved respiratory pattern.
C) The client demonstrates intolerance to activity.
D) The client participates in establishing goals. - ANS :C
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with end-stage COPD. Which data warrant
immediate intervention by the nurse?
A) The client's pulse ox reading is 92%.
B) The client's arterial blood gas level is 74.
C) The client has SOB when walking to the bathroom.
D) The client's sputum is rusty colored. - ANS :D
A GRADE 1
, ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored
Exam Test Bank 2 2025
Which statement made by the client diagnosed with chronic bronchitis indicates to the nurse
more teaching is required?
A) "I should contact my health-care provider if my sputum changes color or amount."
B) "I will take my bronchodilator regularly to prevent having bronchospasms."
C) "This metered-dose inhaler gives a precise amount of medication with each dose."
D) "I need to return to the HCP to have my blood drawn with my annual physical." - ANS :D
Which client problems are appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care for the client
diagnosed with COPD?
(Select all that apply.)
A) Impaired gas exchange.
B) Inability to tolerate temperature extremes.
C) Activity intolerance.
D) Inability to cope with changes in roles.
E) Alteration in nutrition. - ANS :A, B, C, D & E
Which outcome is appropriate for the client problem "ineffective gas exchange" for the client
recently diagnosed with COPD?
A) The client demonstrates the corret way to pursed-lip breathe.
B) The client lists 3 signs/symptoms to report to the HCP.
C) The client will drink at least 2,500 mL of water daily.
D) The client will be able to ambulate 100 feet with dyspnea. - ANS :A
A GRADE 2
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Exam Test Bank 2 2025
The nurse observes the UAP removing the nasal cannula from the client diagnosed with COPD
while ambulating the client to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement?
A) Praise the UAP because this prevents the client from tripping on the oxygen tubing.
B) Place the oxygen back on the client while sitting in the bathroom and say nothing.
C) Explain to the UAP in front of the client oxygen must be left in place at all times.
D) Discuss the UAPs action with the charge nurse so appropriate action can be taken. - ANS :B
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess in the client recently diagnosed
with COPD?
A) Clubbing of the client's fingers.
B) Infrequent respiratory infections.
C) Chronic sputum production.
D) Non-productive hacking cough. - ANS :C
Which statement made by the client indicates the nurse's discharge teaching is effective for
the client diagnosed with COPD?
A) "I need to get an influenza vaccine each year, even when there is a shortage."
B) "I need to get a vaccine for pneumonia each year with my influenza shot."
C) "If I reduce my cigarettes to 6 a day, I won't have difficulty breathing."
D) "I need to restrict my drinking liquids to keep from having so much phlegm." - ANS :A
A GRADE 3
, ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored
Exam Test Bank 2 2025
Which referral is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with end-stage COPD?
A) The Asthma Foundation of America.
B) The American Cancer Society.
C) The American Lung Association.
D) The American Heart Association. - ANS :C
Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate the HCP ordering to rule out the diagnosis
of asthma in clients diagnosed with COPD?
A) A bronchoscopy.
B) An immunoglobulin E.
C) An arterial blood gas.
D) A bronchodilator reversibility test. - ANS :D
The correct statement about the prevalence of pneumonia is which of the following?
A) Pneumonia is no longer a major health problem.
B) The prevealence of pneumonia is increasing dramatically.
C) The prevalence and mortality are highest in persons older than 65 years.
D) The frequency has not devlined, but mortality has declined. - ANS :C
The nurse understands that the priority intervention with the patient with TB is which of the
following?
A GRADE 4
Exam Test Bank 2 2025
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored Exam
Test Bank 2 2025 – 350 Verified Questions
and Detailed Answers WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with COPD. Which outcome requires a revision in
the plan of care?
A) The client has no signs of respiratory distress.
B) The client shows an improved respiratory pattern.
C) The client demonstrates intolerance to activity.
D) The client participates in establishing goals. - ANS :C
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with end-stage COPD. Which data warrant
immediate intervention by the nurse?
A) The client's pulse ox reading is 92%.
B) The client's arterial blood gas level is 74.
C) The client has SOB when walking to the bathroom.
D) The client's sputum is rusty colored. - ANS :D
A GRADE 1
, ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored
Exam Test Bank 2 2025
Which statement made by the client diagnosed with chronic bronchitis indicates to the nurse
more teaching is required?
A) "I should contact my health-care provider if my sputum changes color or amount."
B) "I will take my bronchodilator regularly to prevent having bronchospasms."
C) "This metered-dose inhaler gives a precise amount of medication with each dose."
D) "I need to return to the HCP to have my blood drawn with my annual physical." - ANS :D
Which client problems are appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care for the client
diagnosed with COPD?
(Select all that apply.)
A) Impaired gas exchange.
B) Inability to tolerate temperature extremes.
C) Activity intolerance.
D) Inability to cope with changes in roles.
E) Alteration in nutrition. - ANS :A, B, C, D & E
Which outcome is appropriate for the client problem "ineffective gas exchange" for the client
recently diagnosed with COPD?
A) The client demonstrates the corret way to pursed-lip breathe.
B) The client lists 3 signs/symptoms to report to the HCP.
C) The client will drink at least 2,500 mL of water daily.
D) The client will be able to ambulate 100 feet with dyspnea. - ANS :A
A GRADE 2
, ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored
Exam Test Bank 2 2025
The nurse observes the UAP removing the nasal cannula from the client diagnosed with COPD
while ambulating the client to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement?
A) Praise the UAP because this prevents the client from tripping on the oxygen tubing.
B) Place the oxygen back on the client while sitting in the bathroom and say nothing.
C) Explain to the UAP in front of the client oxygen must be left in place at all times.
D) Discuss the UAPs action with the charge nurse so appropriate action can be taken. - ANS :B
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess in the client recently diagnosed
with COPD?
A) Clubbing of the client's fingers.
B) Infrequent respiratory infections.
C) Chronic sputum production.
D) Non-productive hacking cough. - ANS :C
Which statement made by the client indicates the nurse's discharge teaching is effective for
the client diagnosed with COPD?
A) "I need to get an influenza vaccine each year, even when there is a shortage."
B) "I need to get a vaccine for pneumonia each year with my influenza shot."
C) "If I reduce my cigarettes to 6 a day, I won't have difficulty breathing."
D) "I need to restrict my drinking liquids to keep from having so much phlegm." - ANS :A
A GRADE 3
, ATI Med Surg Respiratory Proctored
Exam Test Bank 2 2025
Which referral is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with end-stage COPD?
A) The Asthma Foundation of America.
B) The American Cancer Society.
C) The American Lung Association.
D) The American Heart Association. - ANS :C
Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate the HCP ordering to rule out the diagnosis
of asthma in clients diagnosed with COPD?
A) A bronchoscopy.
B) An immunoglobulin E.
C) An arterial blood gas.
D) A bronchodilator reversibility test. - ANS :D
The correct statement about the prevalence of pneumonia is which of the following?
A) Pneumonia is no longer a major health problem.
B) The prevealence of pneumonia is increasing dramatically.
C) The prevalence and mortality are highest in persons older than 65 years.
D) The frequency has not devlined, but mortality has declined. - ANS :C
The nurse understands that the priority intervention with the patient with TB is which of the
following?
A GRADE 4
