ATI RN
A Review of Basic Patient Rights in Psychiatric Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
2 One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed was to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Protect privacy of health information. HIPAA was enacted to safeguard individuals' sensitive health information, ensuring confidentiality and security. This is crucial in maintaining trust between patients and healthcare providers. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the primary purpose of HIPAA, which is to regulate the use and disclosure of protected health information. Nursing assistants' insurance coverage, care procedures, and abuse prevention are important but not the main focus of HIPAA.
Question 2 of 5
A person in a coma may still be able to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hear. Even though a person in a coma is unconscious and unresponsive, their auditory pathways are still active, allowing them to process sound stimuli. This is supported by research showing brain activity in response to familiar voices and sounds in comatose patients. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because speaking, seeing, and walking require conscious awareness and motor functions, which are typically impaired or absent in individuals in a coma. Therefore, the ability to hear is the most likely sensory function to remain intact in a comatose state.
Question 3 of 5
Making an area or object free of all microorganisms is called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Surgical asepsis. Surgical asepsis refers to the practice of creating and maintaining a sterile environment to eliminate all microorganisms. This is crucial in surgical procedures to prevent infections. Infection prevention (choice A) focuses on strategies to reduce the risk of infections but does not necessarily involve complete elimination of microorganisms. Disinfection (choice B) involves killing or inactivating most disease-causing microorganisms, but it does not guarantee complete elimination. Transmission (choice C) refers to the spread of microorganisms from one person to another, which is different from making an area or object completely free of microorganisms.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis B (HBV)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease. This is true because the hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective in preventing HBV infection. It works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that provide protection against the virus. Healthcare workers are recommended to get vaccinated due to the occupational risk of exposure. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect: A: HBV is a serious threat to healthcare workers due to the potential for occupational exposure to infected blood or bodily fluids. C: HBV is primarily spread through exposure to infected blood or bodily fluids, not through drinking contaminated water. D: HBV can cause severe liver damage, liver cancer, and even death if left untreated.
Question 5 of 5
One sign that a person is in shock is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Extreme thirst. In shock, the body redirects blood flow away from non-essential organs, leading to decreased blood supply to tissues. This triggers a release of stress hormones, causing increased thirst as the body tries to maintain fluid balance. Flushed skin (A) may indicate fever or heat exposure, not necessarily shock. Decreased pulse and respiration rates (B) are signs of severe shock, not an early indicator. Increased blood pressure (C) is typically not a sign of shock but can occur in certain types of shock.