ATI MEDSURG 2 MUSCULOSKELETAL AND
RESPIRATORY ACTUAL EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ Ventilation Answer: Air movement in and out of airways.
⫸ Diffusion Answer: Gas movement across alveolar membranes.
⫸ Perfusion Answer: Oxygenated blood flow to tissues.
⫸ Upper Respiratory Tract Answer: Includes nose, sinuses, pharynx,
larynx.
⫸ Lower Respiratory Tract Answer: Includes trachea, bronchi,
bronchioles, alveoli.
⫸ Alveoli Answer: Site of gas diffusion in lungs.
⫸ Surfactant Answer: Reduces surface tension in alveoli.
⫸ Atelectasis Answer: Alveolar collapse due to surfactant deficiency.
,⫸ Pleura Answer: Lining surrounding the lungs.
⫸ Parietal Pleura Answer: Lines the chest wall.
⫸ Visceral Pleura Answer: Covers the lung surface.
⫸ Bronchial Blood Flow Answer: Oxygenates lung tissues.
⫸ Pulmonary Blood Flow Answer: Capillary network for gas exchange.
⫸ Pulmonary Artery Answer: Carries deoxygenated blood from heart.
⫸ Pulmonary Vein Answer: Carries oxygenated blood to heart.
⫸ Accessory Muscles Answer: Assist in breathing during respiratory
distress.
⫸ Aging Considerations Answer: Changes affecting respiratory
function with age.
⫸ Pulmonary Hygiene Answer: Maintaining airway clearance and lung
health.
⫸ Smoking History Answer: Important for assessing respiratory health.
,⫸ Cyanosis Answer: Immediate indicator of poor gas exchange.
⫸ Clubbing Answer: Long-term indicator of chronic respiratory issues.
⫸ Pulse Oximetry Answer: Measures oxygen saturation in blood.
⫸ ABGs Answer: Arterial blood gases; assess oxygenation accurately.
⫸ Diagnostic Assessment Answer: Evaluation methods for respiratory
problems.
⫸ Common Labs Answer: Tests used to assess respiratory issues.
⫸ Respiratory Assessment Answer: Includes history and physical
examination.
⫸ Environmental Factors Answer: Home and work exposures affecting
respiratory health.
⫸ Chronic Diseases Answer: Conditions like COPD affecting
respiratory function.
⫸ RBC Answer: Red blood cells; 4.2-5.4 million/uL.
, ⫸ HGB Answer: Hemoglobin; 12-16 g/dL for females.
⫸ HCT Answer: Hematocrit; 36-47% for females.
⫸ WBC Answer: White blood cells; 5-10K cells/uL.
⫸ NEUTS Answer: Neutrophils; 55-70% of total WBC.
⫸ EOS Answer: Eosinophils; 1-4% of total WBC.
⫸ BASOS Answer: Basophils; 0.5-1% of total WBC.
⫸ LYMPHOS Answer: Lymphocytes; 20-40% of total WBC.
⫸ MONOS Answer: Monocytes; 2-8% of total WBC.
⫸ ABG'S Answer: Arterial blood gases; assess respiratory function.
⫸ PO2 Answer: Partial pressure of oxygen; 80-100 mmHg.
⫸ PH Answer: Acidity/alkalinity; normal range 7.35-7.45.
RESPIRATORY ACTUAL EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ Ventilation Answer: Air movement in and out of airways.
⫸ Diffusion Answer: Gas movement across alveolar membranes.
⫸ Perfusion Answer: Oxygenated blood flow to tissues.
⫸ Upper Respiratory Tract Answer: Includes nose, sinuses, pharynx,
larynx.
⫸ Lower Respiratory Tract Answer: Includes trachea, bronchi,
bronchioles, alveoli.
⫸ Alveoli Answer: Site of gas diffusion in lungs.
⫸ Surfactant Answer: Reduces surface tension in alveoli.
⫸ Atelectasis Answer: Alveolar collapse due to surfactant deficiency.
,⫸ Pleura Answer: Lining surrounding the lungs.
⫸ Parietal Pleura Answer: Lines the chest wall.
⫸ Visceral Pleura Answer: Covers the lung surface.
⫸ Bronchial Blood Flow Answer: Oxygenates lung tissues.
⫸ Pulmonary Blood Flow Answer: Capillary network for gas exchange.
⫸ Pulmonary Artery Answer: Carries deoxygenated blood from heart.
⫸ Pulmonary Vein Answer: Carries oxygenated blood to heart.
⫸ Accessory Muscles Answer: Assist in breathing during respiratory
distress.
⫸ Aging Considerations Answer: Changes affecting respiratory
function with age.
⫸ Pulmonary Hygiene Answer: Maintaining airway clearance and lung
health.
⫸ Smoking History Answer: Important for assessing respiratory health.
,⫸ Cyanosis Answer: Immediate indicator of poor gas exchange.
⫸ Clubbing Answer: Long-term indicator of chronic respiratory issues.
⫸ Pulse Oximetry Answer: Measures oxygen saturation in blood.
⫸ ABGs Answer: Arterial blood gases; assess oxygenation accurately.
⫸ Diagnostic Assessment Answer: Evaluation methods for respiratory
problems.
⫸ Common Labs Answer: Tests used to assess respiratory issues.
⫸ Respiratory Assessment Answer: Includes history and physical
examination.
⫸ Environmental Factors Answer: Home and work exposures affecting
respiratory health.
⫸ Chronic Diseases Answer: Conditions like COPD affecting
respiratory function.
⫸ RBC Answer: Red blood cells; 4.2-5.4 million/uL.
, ⫸ HGB Answer: Hemoglobin; 12-16 g/dL for females.
⫸ HCT Answer: Hematocrit; 36-47% for females.
⫸ WBC Answer: White blood cells; 5-10K cells/uL.
⫸ NEUTS Answer: Neutrophils; 55-70% of total WBC.
⫸ EOS Answer: Eosinophils; 1-4% of total WBC.
⫸ BASOS Answer: Basophils; 0.5-1% of total WBC.
⫸ LYMPHOS Answer: Lymphocytes; 20-40% of total WBC.
⫸ MONOS Answer: Monocytes; 2-8% of total WBC.
⫸ ABG'S Answer: Arterial blood gases; assess respiratory function.
⫸ PO2 Answer: Partial pressure of oxygen; 80-100 mmHg.
⫸ PH Answer: Acidity/alkalinity; normal range 7.35-7.45.
