ATI RN
Basics of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A homeless person uses the soap and towels in a public restroom to wash up. This is an example of which of the following factors affecting personal hygiene practices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limited resources due to socioeconomic status shape hygiene access and practices.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is unable to perform basic self-care activities or activities of daily living. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: COPD limits energy for ADLs, supporting an activity intolerance diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is carrying out an order to remove an indwelling catheter. What is the first step of this skill?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand washing and gloving are first for infection control.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is scheduling ordered diagnostic studies for a patient. Which of the following tests would be performed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fecal occult blood testing is non-invasive and done before barium or endoscopy.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put at risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the hazard immediately is the best way to prevent risks to others.