ATI RN
Basics of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A non-weight bearing order for a resident means that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a non-weight bearing order indicates that the resident is unable to touch the floor with either leg. This means the resident must not put any weight on their legs while standing or walking. Choices A, B, and D all involve some level of weight-bearing, which contradicts the concept of non-weight bearing. Therefore, they are incorrect options.
Question 2 of 5
What type of care helps to relieve symptoms and reduce pain for a person who has cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Palliative care. Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and managing pain for individuals with cancer, improving their quality of life. It is not irreversible (A), as it can be adjusted based on the patient's needs. It is also not generalized (C) but rather tailored to each individual's specific symptoms. While empathy is important in healthcare, being empathetic (D) alone does not directly address symptom relief and pain management.
Question 3 of 5
The intravenous infusion of nutrients bypassing the digestive tract is referred to as TPN which stands for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN). "Parenteral" refers to delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract. This method is used when a patient cannot or should not receive nutrition through the gastrointestinal tract. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe the process of delivering nutrients intravenously. A: Total percutaneous nutrition is not a recognized term. B: Total peripheral nutrition inaccurately refers to delivering nutrients into the peripheral veins, not necessarily bypassing the digestive tract. C: Total portable nutrition is not a standard term in the medical field.
Question 4 of 5
The process of resolving conflicts in a positive manner so that everyone is satisfied is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Conflict resolution. Conflict resolution refers to the process of addressing and resolving conflicts in a positive manner to ensure that all parties involved reach a satisfying outcome. This involves open communication, active listening, problem-solving, and compromise to find a mutually beneficial solution. A: Outcome resolution does not capture the essence of the process, as it focuses solely on the result rather than the process of resolving conflicts. C: Constructive resolution is similar to conflict resolution but lacks the specificity of addressing conflicts between parties. D: Continuing resolution does not accurately reflect the process of actively working towards resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing. The patient has been assigned a physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologists of ASA III. Which assessment will support this classification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a patient with poorly controlled hypertension and an implanted pacemaker falls under ASA III classification due to significant systemic disease. This indicates a moderate to severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating but limits daily activity. Patients in this category require careful preoperative assessment and management. Choice A is incorrect as a normal, healthy patient would be classified as ASA I. Choice B is incorrect as denial of illnesses does not impact the ASA classification. Choice D is incorrect as it describes a patient in a moribund state, which would be classified as ASA IV or V.