ATI Respiratory 3.0 Test Exam 2026
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, ATI Respiratory 3.0 Test Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
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1. A nurse is auscultating the lateral lobes of a client who has
bronchitis . The nurse should document the sound as which of
the following ? ( Click on the audio button to listen to the clip . )
Wheeze
2. A nurse is performing a head - to - toe assessment of a client .
Which of the following findings indicate the client might be
experiencing respiratory difficulty ? ( Select all that apply . )
- The client is sitting in a tripod position is correct.
- The client is using pursed lipped breathing is correct.
- The client appears confused is correct.
3. A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform an
anterior chest auscultation on a client. For which of the following
actions should the charge nurse intervene?
The nurse is auscultating through the client's gown.
, 4. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing episodes of
hyperventilation. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse expect during hyperventilation? (Select all that apply.)
- Numbness and tingling of extremities is correct.
- Lightheadedness is correct.
- Chest pain is correct.
5. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who was
assessed as having a barrel chest resulting from COPD . Which of the
following images shows a client who has a barrel chest ?
Rationale: A barrel chest is caused by hyperinflation of the lungs
due to a disease process, such as COPD. It can also be associated with
the normal aging process.
The anterior, posterior to transverse diameter is equal, and the ribs,
normally in a downward slope, lie horizontally.
The client might sit in a tripod position to obtain adequate oxygen
exchange.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty breathing.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Elevate the head of the client's bed.
Latest Update
[Document subtitle]
, ATI Respiratory 3.0 Test Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
1. A nurse is auscultating the lateral lobes of a client who has
bronchitis . The nurse should document the sound as which of
the following ? ( Click on the audio button to listen to the clip . )
Wheeze
2. A nurse is performing a head - to - toe assessment of a client .
Which of the following findings indicate the client might be
experiencing respiratory difficulty ? ( Select all that apply . )
- The client is sitting in a tripod position is correct.
- The client is using pursed lipped breathing is correct.
- The client appears confused is correct.
3. A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform an
anterior chest auscultation on a client. For which of the following
actions should the charge nurse intervene?
The nurse is auscultating through the client's gown.
, 4. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing episodes of
hyperventilation. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse expect during hyperventilation? (Select all that apply.)
- Numbness and tingling of extremities is correct.
- Lightheadedness is correct.
- Chest pain is correct.
5. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who was
assessed as having a barrel chest resulting from COPD . Which of the
following images shows a client who has a barrel chest ?
Rationale: A barrel chest is caused by hyperinflation of the lungs
due to a disease process, such as COPD. It can also be associated with
the normal aging process.
The anterior, posterior to transverse diameter is equal, and the ribs,
normally in a downward slope, lie horizontally.
The client might sit in a tripod position to obtain adequate oxygen
exchange.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty breathing.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Elevate the head of the client's bed.
