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The nurse is caring for a client hospital-
ized with acute exacerbation of COPD.
Which findings would the nurse expect to
note on assessment of this client? SATA:
a. A low arterial PCO2 level
b. A hyperinflated chest noted on the
b. A hyperinflated chest noted on the
CXR
CXR
c. Decreased O2 sat with mild exercise
c. Decreased O2 sat with mild exercise
d. A widened diaphragm noted on the
CXR
e. Pulmonary function tests that demon-
strate increased vital capacity
The nurse instructs a client to use the
pursed-lip breathing method of breathing
and evaluate the teaching by asking the
client about the purpose of this type of
breathing. The nurse determines that the
client understands if the client states that
d. Promote CO2 elimination
the primary purpose of pursed lip breath-
ing is to promote which outcome?
a. Promote oxygen intake
b. Strengthen the diaphragm
c. Strengthen the intercostal muscles
d. Promote CO2 elimination
The nurse is preparing a list of home
care instructions for a client who has
been hospitalized and treated for TB.
Which instructions should the nurse in- a. Activities should be resumed gradually
clude on the list? SATA: c. A sputum culture is needed every 2-4
a. Activities should be resumed gradually weeks once medication therapy is initiat-
b. Avoid contact with other individuals ed
except family members for at least 6 d. Resp. isolation is not necessary be-
months cause family members already have
c. A sputum culture is needed every 2-4 been exposed
weeks once medication therapy is initiat- e. Cover the mouth and nose when
ed
d. Resp. isolation is not necessary be-
cause family members already have
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been exposed
e. Cover the mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing and put used tis-
sues in plastic bags coughing or sneezing and put used tis-
f. When 1 sputum culture is negative, the sues in plastic bags
client is no longer considered infectious
and usually can return to former employ-
ment.
The nurse is caring for a client after a
bronchoscopy and biopsy. Which finding
if noted in the client, should be reported
immediately to the HCP?
c. Bronchospasm
a. Dry cough
b. Hematuria
c. Bronchospasm
d. Blood streaked sputum
The nurse has conducted discharge
teaching with a client diagnosed with TB
who has been receiving medications for
2 weeks. The nurse determines that the
client has understood the information if
the client makes which statement?
a. "I need to continue medication therapy d. "I should not be contagious after 2-3
for 1 month." weeks of medication therapy."
b. "I cannot shop at the mall for the next
6 months."
c. "I can return to work if the sputum
culture comes back negative."
d. "I should not be contagious after 2-3
weeks of medication therapy."
The nurse is preparing to give a bed bath
to an immobilized client with TB. THe
nurse should wear which items when
performing this care? b. Particulate respirator, gown, and
a. Surgical mask & gloves gloves
b. Particulate respirator, gown, and
gloves
c. Particulate respiratory and protective
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eyewear
d. Surgical mask, gown, and protective
eyewear
A client who is HIV has had a TB test. The
nurse notes a 7-mm area of induration at
the site of the skin test and interprets the
result as which finding?
a. +
a. +
b. -
c. Inconclusive
d. Need for repeat testing
An oxygen delivery system is prescribed
for a client with COPD to deliver a pre-
cise oxygen concentration. Which oxy-
gen delivery system would the nurse pre-
pare for the client? b. Venturi mask
a. Face tent
b. Venturi mask
c. Aerosol mask
d. Trach collar
The nurse is instructing a hospitalized
client with a dx of emphysema about
measures that will enhance the effective-
ness of breathing during dyspneic pe-
riods. Which position should the nurse
d. Sitting up and leaning on an overbed
instruct the client to assume?
a. Sitting up in bed table
b. Side lying in bed
c. Sitting up in a recliner chair
d. Sitting up and leaning on an overbed
table
The community health nurse is conduct-
ing an educational session with commu-
nity members regarding the S/S asso- a. Dyspnea
ciated with TB. The nurse informs the c. Night sweats
participants that TB is considered as a d. A bloody, productive cough
dx if which S/S are present? SATA:
a. Dyspnea
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The nurse is caring for a client hospital-
ized with acute exacerbation of COPD.
Which findings would the nurse expect to
note on assessment of this client? SATA:
a. A low arterial PCO2 level
b. A hyperinflated chest noted on the
b. A hyperinflated chest noted on the
CXR
CXR
c. Decreased O2 sat with mild exercise
c. Decreased O2 sat with mild exercise
d. A widened diaphragm noted on the
CXR
e. Pulmonary function tests that demon-
strate increased vital capacity
The nurse instructs a client to use the
pursed-lip breathing method of breathing
and evaluate the teaching by asking the
client about the purpose of this type of
breathing. The nurse determines that the
client understands if the client states that
d. Promote CO2 elimination
the primary purpose of pursed lip breath-
ing is to promote which outcome?
a. Promote oxygen intake
b. Strengthen the diaphragm
c. Strengthen the intercostal muscles
d. Promote CO2 elimination
The nurse is preparing a list of home
care instructions for a client who has
been hospitalized and treated for TB.
Which instructions should the nurse in- a. Activities should be resumed gradually
clude on the list? SATA: c. A sputum culture is needed every 2-4
a. Activities should be resumed gradually weeks once medication therapy is initiat-
b. Avoid contact with other individuals ed
except family members for at least 6 d. Resp. isolation is not necessary be-
months cause family members already have
c. A sputum culture is needed every 2-4 been exposed
weeks once medication therapy is initiat- e. Cover the mouth and nose when
ed
d. Resp. isolation is not necessary be-
cause family members already have
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been exposed
e. Cover the mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing and put used tis-
sues in plastic bags coughing or sneezing and put used tis-
f. When 1 sputum culture is negative, the sues in plastic bags
client is no longer considered infectious
and usually can return to former employ-
ment.
The nurse is caring for a client after a
bronchoscopy and biopsy. Which finding
if noted in the client, should be reported
immediately to the HCP?
c. Bronchospasm
a. Dry cough
b. Hematuria
c. Bronchospasm
d. Blood streaked sputum
The nurse has conducted discharge
teaching with a client diagnosed with TB
who has been receiving medications for
2 weeks. The nurse determines that the
client has understood the information if
the client makes which statement?
a. "I need to continue medication therapy d. "I should not be contagious after 2-3
for 1 month." weeks of medication therapy."
b. "I cannot shop at the mall for the next
6 months."
c. "I can return to work if the sputum
culture comes back negative."
d. "I should not be contagious after 2-3
weeks of medication therapy."
The nurse is preparing to give a bed bath
to an immobilized client with TB. THe
nurse should wear which items when
performing this care? b. Particulate respirator, gown, and
a. Surgical mask & gloves gloves
b. Particulate respirator, gown, and
gloves
c. Particulate respiratory and protective
, ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY FINAL EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS 2025|WELL
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eyewear
d. Surgical mask, gown, and protective
eyewear
A client who is HIV has had a TB test. The
nurse notes a 7-mm area of induration at
the site of the skin test and interprets the
result as which finding?
a. +
a. +
b. -
c. Inconclusive
d. Need for repeat testing
An oxygen delivery system is prescribed
for a client with COPD to deliver a pre-
cise oxygen concentration. Which oxy-
gen delivery system would the nurse pre-
pare for the client? b. Venturi mask
a. Face tent
b. Venturi mask
c. Aerosol mask
d. Trach collar
The nurse is instructing a hospitalized
client with a dx of emphysema about
measures that will enhance the effective-
ness of breathing during dyspneic pe-
riods. Which position should the nurse
d. Sitting up and leaning on an overbed
instruct the client to assume?
a. Sitting up in bed table
b. Side lying in bed
c. Sitting up in a recliner chair
d. Sitting up and leaning on an overbed
table
The community health nurse is conduct-
ing an educational session with commu-
nity members regarding the S/S asso- a. Dyspnea
ciated with TB. The nurse informs the c. Night sweats
participants that TB is considered as a d. A bloody, productive cough
dx if which S/S are present? SATA:
a. Dyspnea
