Respiratory System Learning

The Respiratory System ATI Exam| Questions and Answers| Latest Version (2024/2025)| Correct and Verified What’s actually happening in the lungs when someone has emphysema? The alveoli get damaged and lose their stretch, so it’s hard to push air out. That means old air gets trapped and there’s not enough space for fresh oxygen. Why does a patient with COPD often have a barrel chest? Because they’re constantly using their accessory muscles to breathe, and air gets trapped in ...

TEAS 7 Respiratory System| Final Review 2024/2025| Multiple PAST Exam Questions and Answers| Approved 100% A patient has crackles in their lungs and is short of breath. What complication could this point to, and what should you do? Could be pulmonary edema, especially if they’ve got a history of heart issues. You’d raise the head of the bed, give O2 if ordered, and report it fast—this isn’t something to wait on. You walk in and your post-op patient has a low SpO2 and is sup...

Respiratory 3.0 Health Assessment Exam| Latest Version 2025/2026 | Approved 100% A patient suddenly becomes anxious, has rapid breathing, and complains of chest pain. Could be a pulmonary embolism — sudden symptoms like that are a red flag and need fast evaluation. The nurse notices the patient’s sputum is pink and frothy. That’s usually from pulmonary edema — often linked to heart failure. Needs urgent care. A nurse observes intercostal retractions in a young patient wit...

ATI The Respiratory System| Patient Education| Exam Update 2025| Questions and Verified Answers 100% Explain why a nurse would educate a patient with asthma about the importance of using a peak flow meter regularly. Regularly using a peak flow meter helps the patient track their lung function and recognize early signs of asthma attacks. It helps them take preventative action before things get worse. Assess the significance of encouraging a smoker to quit smoking to improve lung hea...

ATI The Respiratory Failure and Management| Questions and Answers| Final Review 2025| Approved Exam A patient with severe COPD is drowsy and confused. What’s likely going on? High CO₂ levels can cause confusion and drowsiness—it’s CO₂ narcosis. Needs ventilatory support, maybe BiPAP. Why do we keep head of bed elevated in respiratory failure patients? Helps lung expansion and makes it easier to breathe. Also lowers risk of aspiration, especially if they vomit or are wea...