ATI MEDSURG 2 MUSCULOSKELETAL AND
RESPIRATORY PRACTICE GUIDE UPDATED
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ 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 clients airway secretions? Answer: The client has
coarse crackles in the lung fields.
⫸ A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who is
postoperative following a rhinoplasty. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? Answer: "Lie on your back with
your head elevated 30* when resting"
⫸ A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who
reports exposure to anthrax. Which of the following findings is an
indication of the prodromal stage of inhalation of anthrax? Answer: Dry
cough
⫸ A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client following
placement of a chest tube 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions
should the nurse include in the plan of care? Answer: Tape all
connections between the chest tube and drainage system
⫸ A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have
a tuberculin skin test. Which of the following information should the
RESPIRATORY PRACTICE GUIDE UPDATED
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ 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 clients airway secretions? Answer: The client has
coarse crackles in the lung fields.
⫸ A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who is
postoperative following a rhinoplasty. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? Answer: "Lie on your back with
your head elevated 30* when resting"
⫸ A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who
reports exposure to anthrax. Which of the following findings is an
indication of the prodromal stage of inhalation of anthrax? Answer: Dry
cough
⫸ A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client following
placement of a chest tube 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions
should the nurse include in the plan of care? Answer: Tape all
connections between the chest tube and drainage system
⫸ A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have
a tuberculin skin test. Which of the following information should the
