ATI Respiratory 3.0 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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A nurse is assessing a client with emphysema. What is the most likely finding?
✔✔Increased anteroposterior chest diameter (barrel chest)
What is the priority action when a client with asthma is experiencing an acute attack?
✔✔Administer a fast-acting bronchodilator (e.g., albuterol)
When caring for a client with a tracheostomy, what should the nurse check for regularly?
✔✔Patency of the airway
A client with pneumonia is experiencing shortness of breath. What intervention should the nurse
prioritize?
✔✔Administer supplemental oxygen as prescribed
Which symptom is most indicative of hypoxemia?
✔✔Restlessness and confusion
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,A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy. What is the most important safety
instruction?
✔✔Ensure that oxygen is kept away from open flames or heat sources
What is a common side effect of the bronchodilator albuterol?
✔✔Tachycardia
A client is receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. What is the nurse's
priority action?
✔✔Ensure the mask fits securely to prevent air leakage
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client with a pneumothorax?
✔✔Prepare for chest tube insertion to re-expand the lung
A nurse is assessing a client’s breath sounds. What finding is most consistent with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
✔✔Wheezing and diminished breath sounds
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, What is the first step in managing a patient who has a suspected pulmonary embolism?
✔✔Administer oxygen therapy to improve oxygenation
What should the nurse monitor closely in a client with a chest tube?
✔✔The water seal chamber for fluctuations (tidaling)
A nurse is preparing to teach a client with asthma about using a peak flow meter. What is the key
point to emphasize?
✔✔The client should use the peak flow meter daily and record the results
A client with tuberculosis is receiving drug therapy. What should the nurse teach the client about
medication adherence?
✔✔Complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if symptoms improve
What is the priority intervention for a client experiencing severe dyspnea from an asthma attack?
✔✔Administer a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhaler
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A nurse is assessing a client with emphysema. What is the most likely finding?
✔✔Increased anteroposterior chest diameter (barrel chest)
What is the priority action when a client with asthma is experiencing an acute attack?
✔✔Administer a fast-acting bronchodilator (e.g., albuterol)
When caring for a client with a tracheostomy, what should the nurse check for regularly?
✔✔Patency of the airway
A client with pneumonia is experiencing shortness of breath. What intervention should the nurse
prioritize?
✔✔Administer supplemental oxygen as prescribed
Which symptom is most indicative of hypoxemia?
✔✔Restlessness and confusion
1
,A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy. What is the most important safety
instruction?
✔✔Ensure that oxygen is kept away from open flames or heat sources
What is a common side effect of the bronchodilator albuterol?
✔✔Tachycardia
A client is receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. What is the nurse's
priority action?
✔✔Ensure the mask fits securely to prevent air leakage
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client with a pneumothorax?
✔✔Prepare for chest tube insertion to re-expand the lung
A nurse is assessing a client’s breath sounds. What finding is most consistent with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
✔✔Wheezing and diminished breath sounds
2
, What is the first step in managing a patient who has a suspected pulmonary embolism?
✔✔Administer oxygen therapy to improve oxygenation
What should the nurse monitor closely in a client with a chest tube?
✔✔The water seal chamber for fluctuations (tidaling)
A nurse is preparing to teach a client with asthma about using a peak flow meter. What is the key
point to emphasize?
✔✔The client should use the peak flow meter daily and record the results
A client with tuberculosis is receiving drug therapy. What should the nurse teach the client about
medication adherence?
✔✔Complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if symptoms improve
What is the priority intervention for a client experiencing severe dyspnea from an asthma attack?
✔✔Administer a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhaler
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