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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A general rule for bathing a person is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B - Wash from cleanest to dirtiest Rationale: 1. Start with clean areas to prevent spreading dirt and bacteria. 2. Washing dirtiest areas last ensures cleanliness throughout the process. 3. This approach maintains hygiene and minimizes cross-contamination. Summary: A: Incorrect - May spread dirt and bacteria from dirtiest to cleaner areas. C: Incorrect - Resident preference is important, but hygiene considerations are paramount. D: Incorrect - Nursing assistant preference should not dictate the order for bathing.
Question 2 of 5
Residents with the abbreviation _____ on their diet cards cannot have anything to eat or drink by mouth.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: NPO. NPO stands for "nil per os," which means nothing by mouth. Residents with NPO on their diet cards are not allowed to eat or drink anything. This abbreviation is used to indicate that a patient should not have anything by mouth for medical reasons. Explanation for why other choices are incorrect: B: NCS - NCS stands for no concentrated sweets and is related to sugar intake, not restriction of food or drink intake. C: LCS - LCS stands for low cholesterol diet and is related to dietary fats, not restriction of food or drink intake. D: ADA - ADA stands for American Diabetes Association and does not indicate any specific dietary restrictions related to not eating or drinking.
Question 3 of 5
An ileostomy or colostomy may be needed for a resident who has
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the digestive tract, often requiring surgical interventions like ileostomy or colostomy. These procedures create a stoma for waste elimination when the affected part of the intestine is removed or bypassed. Constipation (A), lactose intolerance (C), and flatulence (D) do not typically necessitate an ileostomy or colostomy.
Question 4 of 5
A resident should be offered a bedpan urinal or trip to the bathroom about ______ minutes after fluids are consumed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (30 minutes) because it allows sufficient time for fluids to be absorbed and for the resident to feel the urge to void. This timeframe aligns with the normal physiological process of urine production post fluid intake. Choice A (10 minutes) is too soon for adequate absorption and may result in unnecessary trips to the bathroom. Choice C (45 minutes) and D (60 minutes) are too delayed, increasing the risk of incontinence or discomfort for the resident. Thus, offering a bedpan, urinal, or bathroom trip around 30 minutes after fluid intake strikes a balance between preventing accidents and promoting resident comfort.
Question 5 of 5
One benefit of applying heat to the body is that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because applying heat increases the movement of oxygen and nutrients into the tissues through vasodilation, which dilates blood vessels. This promotes healing and can help reduce muscle stiffness and pain. Choice A is incorrect because heat does not stop bleeding. Choice B is incorrect as heat actually helps reduce muscular tension. Choice C is incorrect because heat leads to vasodilation, increasing blood flow rather than decreasing it.