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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 25-year-old male presents after a bar fight with altered consciousness and a GCS of 10. Which statement is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because in a patient with altered consciousness and head trauma, CT scanning is crucial to assess for any intracranial injuries that may require immediate intervention. This helps in guiding further management and determining the severity of the head injury. Option A is incorrect as hyperoxia is actually beneficial in traumatic brain injury. Option C is premature without a proper assessment. Option D is not definitive based solely on the GCS score.
Question 2 of 5
One example of professional behavior by nursing assistants when working with residents is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Keeping all resident information confidential. This is an essential aspect of professional behavior in healthcare to protect the privacy and dignity of residents. Sharing confidential information breaches trust and violates ethical standards. Option B is inappropriate as it can lead to unprofessional conduct and breaches confidentiality. Option C can create favoritism and compromise the nurse's objectivity. Option D blurs professional boundaries and may put the resident in an uncomfortable position. Thus, maintaining confidentiality is crucial for nursing assistants to uphold professionalism and respect residents' rights.
Question 3 of 5
__________ means purposefully causing physical, mental, emotional, or financial pain or injury to someone.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Abuse. Abuse refers to intentionally causing harm or injury to someone physically, mentally, emotionally, or financially. It covers a wide range of behaviors aimed at exerting power and control over another individual. Assault (B) is the threat or attempt to cause harm, while battery (C) is the actual physical contact resulting in harm. Malpractice (D) refers to professional negligence or misconduct in a specific field, such as medicine or law, and does not encompass the broad scope of harm inflicted on a person as in abuse.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing assistant's responsibility with a resident's medical chart is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a nursing assistant's role with a resident's medical chart is to gather information, note observations, and document care provided. This ensures accurate and timely record-keeping for the resident's healthcare team. Choice A is incorrect as keeping the chart without updating or using it is not the assistant's primary responsibility. Choice B is incorrect because making changes to the care plan should be done by licensed healthcare professionals. Choice D is incorrect as suggesting treatment is beyond the scope of a nursing assistant's role.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the best example of how a nursing assistant should communicate with a resident who is anxious?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because gently asking the resident what is bothering him shows empathy and allows the resident to express their concerns. This approach helps to understand the root cause of anxiety and provides an opportunity for effective communication and support. Speaking more loudly (B) can escalate anxiety. Suggesting medication (C) should be done by a healthcare provider, not a nursing assistant. Telling the resident to stop worrying (D) is dismissive and unhelpful.