ATI Med Surg Exam 3 with well explained questions and answers.

ATI Med Surg Exam 3 with well explained questions and answers. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table B. Explain the procedure C. Obtain ABGs D. Administer benzocaine spray - correct answers.A A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing information with a client scheduled for pulmonary function tests. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Do not use inhaler medications for 6 hours following the test B. Do not smoke tobacco for 6-8 hours following the test C. You will be asked to bear down and hold your breath during the procedure D. The arterial blood flow to your hand will be evaluated as part of the test - correct answers.B A nurse is assessing a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Blood-tinged sputum B. Dry, non-productive cough C. Sore throat D. Bronchospasms - correct answers.D A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following supplies should the nurse ensure are in the client's room? (Select all that apply) A. Oxygen equipment B. Incentive spirometer C. Pulse oximeter D. Sterile dressing E. Suture removal kit - correct answers.A, C, D A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as risks for complications? (Select all that apply) A. Dyspnea B. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing C. Fever D. Hypotension E. Report of pain at the puncture site - correct answers.A, C, D A nurse is preparing care for a client following a chest tube placement. Which of the following items should be available in the client's room? (Select all that apply) A. Oxygen B. Sterile water C. Enclosed hemostat clamps D. Indwelling urinary catheter E. Occlusive dressing - correct answers.A, B, C, E A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube and drainage system in place. The nurse observes that the chest tube was accidentally removed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Obtain a chest x-ray B. Apply sterile gauze to the insertion site C. Place tape around the insertion site D. Assess respiratory status - correct answers.B A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube and drainage system in place. Which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply) A. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber B. Gentle constant bubbling in the suction control chamber C. Rise and fall in the level of water in the water seal chamber with inspiration and expiration D. Exposed sutures without dressing E. Drainage system upright at chest level - correct answers.B, C