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ATI EXIT EXAM MED SURG II 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
A nurse is discharging a client who has COPD. Upon discharge,
the client is concerned that he will never be able to leave his
house now that he is on continuous oxygen. Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "There are portable oxygen delivery systems that you can take
with you."
B. "When you go out, you can remove the oxygen and then
reapply it when you get home."
C. "You probably will not be able to go out as much as you used
to."
D. "Home health services will come to you so you will not need to
get out." - correct answer -A. "There are portable oxygen delivery
systems that you can take with you."
Rationale: The nurse should inform the client that there are
portable oxygen systems that he can use to leave the house. This
should alleviate the client's anxiety.
A nurse is instructing a client on the use of an incentive
spirometer. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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A. "I will place the adapter on my finger to read my blood oxygen
saturation level."
B. "I will lie on my back with my knees bent."
C. "I will rest my hand over my abdomen to create resistance."
D. "I will take in a deep breath and hold it before exhaling." -
correct answer -D. "I will take in a deep breath and hold it before
exhaling."
Rationale: The client who is using the spirometer should take in a
deep breath and hold it for 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling. As the
client exhales, the needle of the spirometer rises. This promotes
lung expansion
A nurse is planning to instruct a client on how to perform pursed-
lip breathing. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the plan of care?
A. Take quick breaths upon inhalation.
B. Place year hand over your stomach
C. Take a deep breath in through your nose
D. Puff your checks upon exhalation - correct answer -C. Take a
deep breath in through your nose
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Rationale: The client should take a deep breath in through her
nose while performing pursed-lip breathing. This controls the
client's breathing.
A home health nurse is teaching a client who has active
tuberculosis. The provider has prescribed the following
medication regimen: ionized 250 mg PO daily, rifampin 500 mg
PO daily, pyrazinamide 750 mg PO daily and ethambutol 1 mg
PO daily. Which of the following client statements indicate the
client understands the teaching? (Select all that apply).
A. "I can substitute one medication for another if I run out
because they all fight infection."
B. "I will wash my hands each time I cough."
C. I will wear a mask when I am in a public area."
D. "I am glad I don't have to have any more sputum specimens."
E. "I don't need to worry where I go once I start taking my
medications." - correct answer -B. "I will wash my hands each
time I cough."
C. I will wear a mask when I am in a public area."
Rationale: (B) The client should wash her hands each time she
coughs to prevent spreading the infection. (C) The client should
wear a mask while in public areas to prevent spreading the
infection. The client has active TB, which is transmitted through
the airborne route
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A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "You will need to continue to take the multi medication regimen
for 4 months."
B. "You will need to provide sputum samples every 4 weeks
sputum samples every 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of the
medication."
C. "You will need to remain hospitalized for treatment."
D. "You will need to wear a mask at all times." - correct answer -
B. "You will need to provide sputum samples every 4 weeks
sputum samples every 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of the
medication."
Rationale: The client who has tuberculosis needs to provide
sputum samples ever 2 to 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of
the medication
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
tuberculosis and has been placed on a multi medication regimen.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client
related to ethambutol?
ATI EXIT EXAM MED SURG II 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
A nurse is discharging a client who has COPD. Upon discharge,
the client is concerned that he will never be able to leave his
house now that he is on continuous oxygen. Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "There are portable oxygen delivery systems that you can take
with you."
B. "When you go out, you can remove the oxygen and then
reapply it when you get home."
C. "You probably will not be able to go out as much as you used
to."
D. "Home health services will come to you so you will not need to
get out." - correct answer -A. "There are portable oxygen delivery
systems that you can take with you."
Rationale: The nurse should inform the client that there are
portable oxygen systems that he can use to leave the house. This
should alleviate the client's anxiety.
A nurse is instructing a client on the use of an incentive
spirometer. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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A. "I will place the adapter on my finger to read my blood oxygen
saturation level."
B. "I will lie on my back with my knees bent."
C. "I will rest my hand over my abdomen to create resistance."
D. "I will take in a deep breath and hold it before exhaling." -
correct answer -D. "I will take in a deep breath and hold it before
exhaling."
Rationale: The client who is using the spirometer should take in a
deep breath and hold it for 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling. As the
client exhales, the needle of the spirometer rises. This promotes
lung expansion
A nurse is planning to instruct a client on how to perform pursed-
lip breathing. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the plan of care?
A. Take quick breaths upon inhalation.
B. Place year hand over your stomach
C. Take a deep breath in through your nose
D. Puff your checks upon exhalation - correct answer -C. Take a
deep breath in through your nose
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Rationale: The client should take a deep breath in through her
nose while performing pursed-lip breathing. This controls the
client's breathing.
A home health nurse is teaching a client who has active
tuberculosis. The provider has prescribed the following
medication regimen: ionized 250 mg PO daily, rifampin 500 mg
PO daily, pyrazinamide 750 mg PO daily and ethambutol 1 mg
PO daily. Which of the following client statements indicate the
client understands the teaching? (Select all that apply).
A. "I can substitute one medication for another if I run out
because they all fight infection."
B. "I will wash my hands each time I cough."
C. I will wear a mask when I am in a public area."
D. "I am glad I don't have to have any more sputum specimens."
E. "I don't need to worry where I go once I start taking my
medications." - correct answer -B. "I will wash my hands each
time I cough."
C. I will wear a mask when I am in a public area."
Rationale: (B) The client should wash her hands each time she
coughs to prevent spreading the infection. (C) The client should
wear a mask while in public areas to prevent spreading the
infection. The client has active TB, which is transmitted through
the airborne route
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A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "You will need to continue to take the multi medication regimen
for 4 months."
B. "You will need to provide sputum samples every 4 weeks
sputum samples every 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of the
medication."
C. "You will need to remain hospitalized for treatment."
D. "You will need to wear a mask at all times." - correct answer -
B. "You will need to provide sputum samples every 4 weeks
sputum samples every 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of the
medication."
Rationale: The client who has tuberculosis needs to provide
sputum samples ever 2 to 4 weeks to monitor the effectiveness of
the medication
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
tuberculosis and has been placed on a multi medication regimen.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client
related to ethambutol?
