ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical: Respiratory Online Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical: Respiratory Online Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately? A. Productive cough with yellow sputum B. Respiratory rate of 32/min and use of accessory muscles C. Temperature of 100.6°F D. Fatigue and mild shortness of breath Which of the following is a priority intervention for a client experiencing an acute asthma attack? A. Encourage the client to eat small, frequent meals B. Administer a short-acting beta2 agonist C. Provide humidified oxygen via nasal cannula D. Teach pursed-lip breathing techniques 2 A nurse is teaching a client how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which instruction should the nurse include? A. Exhale deeply into the inhaler before activating B. Hold your breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication C. Shake the inhaler after each puff D. Inhale quickly and forcefully when using the device Which finding indicates effective use of an incentive spirometer? A. The client achieves a higher volume with each use B. The client reports dizziness after use C. The client completes 2 breaths per session D. The client prefers using it before meals A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. Which of the following requires immediate action? A. Bubbling in the water seal chamber during exhalation B. Drainage of 80 mL serosanguinous fluid in the last 4 hours C. Continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber 3 D. Tidaling with inspiration and expiration Which lab value should the nurse monitor to assess for hypoxia? A. WBC count B. Arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) C. Platelet count D. Hematocrit A nurse is assessing a client with COPD. Which finding is expected? A. Barrel-shaped chest B. Clubbed fingers in early stages C. Hypotension D. Bradycardia What should the nurse do when caring for a client receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 4 L/min? A. Apply a non-rebreather mask B. Add humidification to prevent mucosal drying 4 C. Turn the client to a prone position D. Reduce flow rate to 2 L/min after 2 hours A nurse is reinforcing teaching about tuberculosis treatment. Which statement indicates understanding? A. "I can stop taking my medications once symptoms go away." B. "I’ll need to avoid sunlight while taking my TB meds." C. "I need to take my medications for at least 6 to 12 months." D. "TB spreads only when symptoms are present." Which of the following actions should the