ATI Respiratory Exam Questions With
Correct Marking Scheme
/. A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client about preventing acute asthma
attacks. Which of the following points should the nurse plan to discuss first?
a. how to eliminate environmental triggers that precipitate attacks
b. the client's perception of the disease process and what might have triggered
past attacks
c. the client's med regimen
d. manifestations of respiratory infections
/.A client is admitted to the emergency department following a motorcycle crash. The
nurse notes a crackling sensation upon palpation on the right side of the client's chest.
After notifying the provider the nurse should document this finding as which of the
following?
a. friction rub
b. crackles
c. crepitus
d. tactile fremitus
/.A nurse is providing teaching to a client about pulmonary function tests. Which of the
following tests measures the volume of air the lungs can hold at the end of maximum
inhalation?
a. total lung capacity
b. vital lung capacity
c. functional residual capacity
d. residual volume
/.A nurse is caring for an older client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for Which of the following acid-
base imbalances?
a. respiratory alkalosis
b. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic alkalosis
d. metabolic acidosis
/.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
Correct Marking Scheme
/. A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client about preventing acute asthma
attacks. Which of the following points should the nurse plan to discuss first?
a. how to eliminate environmental triggers that precipitate attacks
b. the client's perception of the disease process and what might have triggered
past attacks
c. the client's med regimen
d. manifestations of respiratory infections
/.A client is admitted to the emergency department following a motorcycle crash. The
nurse notes a crackling sensation upon palpation on the right side of the client's chest.
After notifying the provider the nurse should document this finding as which of the
following?
a. friction rub
b. crackles
c. crepitus
d. tactile fremitus
/.A nurse is providing teaching to a client about pulmonary function tests. Which of the
following tests measures the volume of air the lungs can hold at the end of maximum
inhalation?
a. total lung capacity
b. vital lung capacity
c. functional residual capacity
d. residual volume
/.A nurse is caring for an older client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for Which of the following acid-
base imbalances?
a. respiratory alkalosis
b. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic alkalosis
d. metabolic acidosis
/.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
