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ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
a nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show
a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mmHg. The nurse should identify
that the client is experiencing which of the following acid base
imbalances - ANSWER-Respiratory acidosis
a nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client who
has a nondisposable tracheostomy tube. Which of the following
equipment should the nurse plan to use - ANSWER-- clean
gloves
- sterile cotton- tipped applicators is correct
- sterile base
a nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER--
increased heart rate
- increased blood pressure
- increased respiratory rate
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a nurse is caring for a client who had IV fluids initiated at 0330.
the IV fluids are infusing at 120ml/hr. The nurse should record
how many mL of IV fluids on the intake record at 0600 -
ANSWER-300 mL
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following
a surgical procedure. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
ANSWER-raise the head of the bed
a nurse is caring for a client who is in the immediate postoperative
period following a partial laryngectomy. Which of the following
parameters should the nurse prepare for first - ANSWER-airway
patency
a nurse is leading a group therapy session for clients who are
newly diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following statements
should the nurse take - ANSWER-" Let's discuss what you mean
why you say that you cannot ever return to work"
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a client is planning to perform nasotracheal suction for a client
who has COPD and an artificial airway. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take - ANSWER-Preoxygenate the client
with 100% oxygen for up to 3 min
a nurse is suctioning the endotracheal tube of a client who is on a
ventilator. The client's heart rate increases from 86/min to
110/mins and becomes irregular. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take - ANSWER-preform pre-oxygenation prior
to suctioning
a nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of smoking
and is suspected of having laryngeal cancer. the nurse should
anticipate that the client will report that her earliest manifestation
was - ANSWER-hoarseness
a nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. The client's
partner has been taught to perform suctioning. which of the
following actions by the partner should indicate to the nurse a
readiness for the client's discharge? - ANSWER-performing the
procedure independently
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a client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate
of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values.
Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs?
- pH 7.22
- PaCO2 68mm Hg
- Base excess -2
- PaO2 78 mm Hg
- Saturation 80%
- Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L - ANSWER-Respiratory ACIDosis
a nurse is preparing to suction a client who has a tracheostomy.
Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take ? -
ANSWER-1. adjust the suction
2. don sterile gloves
3. check the function of the suction catheter
4. hyperoxygenate the client
5. insert the suction catheter without catheter
ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
a nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show
a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mmHg. The nurse should identify
that the client is experiencing which of the following acid base
imbalances - ANSWER-Respiratory acidosis
a nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client who
has a nondisposable tracheostomy tube. Which of the following
equipment should the nurse plan to use - ANSWER-- clean
gloves
- sterile cotton- tipped applicators is correct
- sterile base
a nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER--
increased heart rate
- increased blood pressure
- increased respiratory rate
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a nurse is caring for a client who had IV fluids initiated at 0330.
the IV fluids are infusing at 120ml/hr. The nurse should record
how many mL of IV fluids on the intake record at 0600 -
ANSWER-300 mL
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following
a surgical procedure. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
ANSWER-raise the head of the bed
a nurse is caring for a client who is in the immediate postoperative
period following a partial laryngectomy. Which of the following
parameters should the nurse prepare for first - ANSWER-airway
patency
a nurse is leading a group therapy session for clients who are
newly diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following statements
should the nurse take - ANSWER-" Let's discuss what you mean
why you say that you cannot ever return to work"
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a client is planning to perform nasotracheal suction for a client
who has COPD and an artificial airway. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take - ANSWER-Preoxygenate the client
with 100% oxygen for up to 3 min
a nurse is suctioning the endotracheal tube of a client who is on a
ventilator. The client's heart rate increases from 86/min to
110/mins and becomes irregular. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take - ANSWER-preform pre-oxygenation prior
to suctioning
a nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of smoking
and is suspected of having laryngeal cancer. the nurse should
anticipate that the client will report that her earliest manifestation
was - ANSWER-hoarseness
a nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. The client's
partner has been taught to perform suctioning. which of the
following actions by the partner should indicate to the nurse a
readiness for the client's discharge? - ANSWER-performing the
procedure independently
, 4|Page
a client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate
of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values.
Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs?
- pH 7.22
- PaCO2 68mm Hg
- Base excess -2
- PaO2 78 mm Hg
- Saturation 80%
- Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L - ANSWER-Respiratory ACIDosis
a nurse is preparing to suction a client who has a tracheostomy.
Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take ? -
ANSWER-1. adjust the suction
2. don sterile gloves
3. check the function of the suction catheter
4. hyperoxygenate the client
5. insert the suction catheter without catheter
