Ati Rn Concept Based Assessment Level 3
Questions and Answers. Verified
2025/2026 Revised Update. Accurate
Update Revised For A+ Score.
A patient with a possible PE complains of chest pain and difficulty
breathing. The nurse finds a HR of 142bpm, BP of 100/60, and respirations
of 42. Which action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANS>> Elevate
the head of the bed to a semi-Fowler's position
While caring for a patient who has been admitted with a pulmonary
embolism, the nurse notes a change in the patient's oxygen saturation
(SpO2) from 94% to 88%. Which action should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANS>> Increase the prescribed O2 flow rate
Which information will the nurse include in the asthma teaching plan for a
patient being discharged? - CORRECT ANS>> Tremors are an expected
side effect of rapidly acting bronchodilators
The emergency department nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of
therapy for a patient who has received treatment during an asthma
attack. Which assessment finding is the best indicator that the therapy
has been effective? - CORRECT ANS>> O2 sat is >90
A patient seen in the asthma clinic has recorded daily peak flow rates that
are 75% of the baseline. Which action will the nurse plan to take next? -
CORRECT ANS>> Administer a bronchodilator and recheck the peak flow
The nurse teaches a patient who has asthma about peak flow meter use.
Which action by the patient indicates that teaching was successful? -
CORRECT ANS>> The patient uses an albuterol (Ventolin HFA) inhaler for
peak flows in the yellow zone.
A young adult patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) is admitted to the hospital
with increased dyspnea. Which intervention should the nurse include in
the plan of care? - CORRECT ANS>> Perform CPT every 4 hours
, A patient in the clinic with cystic fibrosis (CF) reports increased sweating
and weakness during the summer months. Which action by the nurse
would be most appropriate? - CORRECT ANS>> Have patient add dietary
salt to meals
A young adult female patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) tells the nurse that
she is considering getting married and wondering about having children.
Which initial response by the nurse is best? - CORRECT ANS>> Would you
like more information to help you with that decision?
The nurse completes an admission assessment on a patient with asthma.
Which information given by patient is indicates a need for a change in
therapy? - CORRECT ANS>> The patient's only medications are albuterol
(Ventolin HFAl) and salmeterol
The nurse takes an admission history on a patient with possible asthma
who has new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information
may indicate a need for a change in therapy? - CORRECT ANS>> Patient
takes propranolol for hypertension
A patient newly diagnosed with asthma is being discharged. The nurse
anticipates including which topic in the discharge teaching?
- CORRECT ANS>> Self-administration of inhaled corticosteroids
A patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) has blood glucose levels that are
consistently between 180 to 250 mg/dL. Which nursing action will the
nurse plan to implement? - CORRECT ANS>> Teach patient about
administration of insulin
The nurse assesses a patient with a history of asthma. Which assessment
finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action? -
CORRECT ANS>> Use of accessory muscles in breathing
A patient who has been experiencing an asthma attack develops
bradycardia and a decrease in wheezing. Which action should the nurse
take first? - CORRECT ANS>> Notify the health care provider.
A patient who is experiencing an acute asthma attack is admitted to the
emergency department. Which assessment should the nurse complete
Questions and Answers. Verified
2025/2026 Revised Update. Accurate
Update Revised For A+ Score.
A patient with a possible PE complains of chest pain and difficulty
breathing. The nurse finds a HR of 142bpm, BP of 100/60, and respirations
of 42. Which action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANS>> Elevate
the head of the bed to a semi-Fowler's position
While caring for a patient who has been admitted with a pulmonary
embolism, the nurse notes a change in the patient's oxygen saturation
(SpO2) from 94% to 88%. Which action should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANS>> Increase the prescribed O2 flow rate
Which information will the nurse include in the asthma teaching plan for a
patient being discharged? - CORRECT ANS>> Tremors are an expected
side effect of rapidly acting bronchodilators
The emergency department nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of
therapy for a patient who has received treatment during an asthma
attack. Which assessment finding is the best indicator that the therapy
has been effective? - CORRECT ANS>> O2 sat is >90
A patient seen in the asthma clinic has recorded daily peak flow rates that
are 75% of the baseline. Which action will the nurse plan to take next? -
CORRECT ANS>> Administer a bronchodilator and recheck the peak flow
The nurse teaches a patient who has asthma about peak flow meter use.
Which action by the patient indicates that teaching was successful? -
CORRECT ANS>> The patient uses an albuterol (Ventolin HFA) inhaler for
peak flows in the yellow zone.
A young adult patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) is admitted to the hospital
with increased dyspnea. Which intervention should the nurse include in
the plan of care? - CORRECT ANS>> Perform CPT every 4 hours
, A patient in the clinic with cystic fibrosis (CF) reports increased sweating
and weakness during the summer months. Which action by the nurse
would be most appropriate? - CORRECT ANS>> Have patient add dietary
salt to meals
A young adult female patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) tells the nurse that
she is considering getting married and wondering about having children.
Which initial response by the nurse is best? - CORRECT ANS>> Would you
like more information to help you with that decision?
The nurse completes an admission assessment on a patient with asthma.
Which information given by patient is indicates a need for a change in
therapy? - CORRECT ANS>> The patient's only medications are albuterol
(Ventolin HFAl) and salmeterol
The nurse takes an admission history on a patient with possible asthma
who has new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information
may indicate a need for a change in therapy? - CORRECT ANS>> Patient
takes propranolol for hypertension
A patient newly diagnosed with asthma is being discharged. The nurse
anticipates including which topic in the discharge teaching?
- CORRECT ANS>> Self-administration of inhaled corticosteroids
A patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) has blood glucose levels that are
consistently between 180 to 250 mg/dL. Which nursing action will the
nurse plan to implement? - CORRECT ANS>> Teach patient about
administration of insulin
The nurse assesses a patient with a history of asthma. Which assessment
finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action? -
CORRECT ANS>> Use of accessory muscles in breathing
A patient who has been experiencing an asthma attack develops
bradycardia and a decrease in wheezing. Which action should the nurse
take first? - CORRECT ANS>> Notify the health care provider.
A patient who is experiencing an acute asthma attack is admitted to the
emergency department. Which assessment should the nurse complete
