ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical:
Respiratory 2025 UPDATED With
Correct Answers;Rationale
1. a nurse is caring for a client who's receiving
mechanical ventilation when the low-pres
sure alarm sounds. which of the following
situations should the nurse recognize as a
possible cause of the alarm?
A.) Excess secretions
B.) Kinks in the tubing
C.) Artificial airway cuff leak
D.) Biting on the endotracheal tube
artificial airway cuff leak
rationale:
An artificial airway cuff leak
interferes with oxygenation
and causes the low-pressure
alarm to sound.
2. a nurse is providing discharge teaching to
a client who has a temporary tracheosto
my. which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A.) "Ringing in the ears is an adverse effect
of this medication."
B.) "Have your skin test repeated in 4
months to show a positive result."
C.) "Expect your urine and other secretions
to be orange while taking this medication."
D.) "Remember to take this medication with
a sip of water just before your first bite of
each meal."
"I should remove the old twill
ties after the new ties are in
place."
rationale:
Respiratory 2025 UPDATED With
Correct Answers;Rationale
1. a nurse is caring for a client who's receiving
mechanical ventilation when the low-pres
sure alarm sounds. which of the following
situations should the nurse recognize as a
possible cause of the alarm?
A.) Excess secretions
B.) Kinks in the tubing
C.) Artificial airway cuff leak
D.) Biting on the endotracheal tube
artificial airway cuff leak
rationale:
An artificial airway cuff leak
interferes with oxygenation
and causes the low-pressure
alarm to sound.
2. a nurse is providing discharge teaching to
a client who has a temporary tracheosto
my. which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A.) "Ringing in the ears is an adverse effect
of this medication."
B.) "Have your skin test repeated in 4
months to show a positive result."
C.) "Expect your urine and other secretions
to be orange while taking this medication."
D.) "Remember to take this medication with
a sip of water just before your first bite of
each meal."
"I should remove the old twill
ties after the new ties are in
place."
rationale:
