ATI RN
Care of a Patient with Alzheimers Basic Concept ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
A ________ diet restricts or eliminates foods that are hard to chew and swallow.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Soft or mechanical soft diets are designed for residents with chewing or swallowing difficulties.
Question 2 of 9
Ventilation is a term that means exchanging air between the lungs and the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ventilation refers to the process of exchanging air between the lungs and the environment, ensuring the body receives enough oxygen.
Question 3 of 9
Prior to passage of urinary catheter in a man, it is essential to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In cases of trauma, examining the rectum and perineum is crucial to identify signs of urethral injury before catheter insertion.
Question 4 of 9
What can a paramedic expect to occur in a closed-head injury patient when the intracranial pressure increases and the mean arterial pressure decreases?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure and decreased mean arterial pressure can lead to brainstem herniation, which is a life-threatening condition.
Question 5 of 9
How should a standard bedpan be positioned?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The wider end of a standard bedpan is aligned with the buttocks for proper positioning and comfort.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following does output include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Output refers to the expulsion of bodily fluids, including vomitus (vomiting), urine, and other forms of fluid loss.
Question 7 of 9
One normal age-related change for the circulatory system is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: As people age, the elasticity of blood vessels decreases, which can result in reduced blood flow and other circulatory issues.
Question 8 of 9
______ is a method of treatment for cancer that uses high-energy waves to attempt to destroy cancer cells in a specific area.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
Question 9 of 9
Your adult status asthmaticus patient requires rapid sequence intubation due to rapidly increasing airway constriction. Which of the following would be most appropriate following tube placement confirmation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, given via nebulizer after tube placement, helps relax bronchial smooth muscle in asthma patients, improving oxygenation.