ATI RN
Basics of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
2 A sentinel event is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because a sentinel event is defined as an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury. This type of event requires immediate investigation and response to prevent recurrence. Choice A is incorrect because not all incidents requiring an incident report are considered sentinel events. Choice C is incorrect as sentinel events are not normal occurrences. Choice D is incorrect as a complaint is not necessarily a sentinel event unless it involves death or serious injury.
Question 2 of 5
A susceptible host is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: The correct answer is A because a susceptible host refers to an individual who is at risk of getting infected by a pathogen, making them capable of transferring the disease to others. This is due to their lack of immunity or resistance to the specific pathogen. The other choices are incorrect because B refers to the pathogen itself, C describes an uninfected individual who may or may not get sick, and D describes a healthy individual with strong immunity, which would not be considered a susceptible host.
Question 3 of 5
How should a resident be positioned for eating?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, sitting as upright as possible. This position promotes safe swallowing by allowing gravity to assist food moving down the esophagus. It also reduces the risk of choking and aspiration. Sitting upright also helps with digestion and prevents reflux. Lying flat on the back (choice A) can increase the risk of choking and aspiration. Reclining at a 45-degree angle (choice B) is better than lying flat but not as effective as sitting upright. Lying on the side with the head propped up (choice D) is not ideal for eating as it can lead to difficulty swallowing and potential aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
Another word for fainting is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting, which refers to a temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain. Epistaxis (B) is the medical term for a nosebleed, Dyspnea (C) is difficulty breathing, and Emesis (D) is vomiting. Therefore, the correct answer is Syncope as it specifically refers to fainting, while the other choices describe different medical conditions.
Question 5 of 5
One dietary habit that a nursing assistant can encourage to help residents sleep better is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Limiting caffeine intake. Caffeine is a stimulant that can interfere with sleep, so limiting its consumption can help residents sleep better. Encouraging heavy meals before bedtime (choice B) can lead to indigestion, making it harder to sleep. Eating foods high in sugar (choice C) can cause energy spikes and crashes, disrupting sleep patterns. Serving meals later at night (choice D) can also disrupt sleep due to the body working to digest food instead of winding down for rest. Therefore, the best choice is to limit caffeine intake for better sleep quality.