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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing results of preoperative screening tests and notes the patients potassium level is dangerously low. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low potassium can cause arrhythmias; the surgeon must be notified preoperatively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing home care for an older woman with severe osteoporosis. What complication of this disease process must the nurse consider in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing fracture risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the urine output of a patient with Parkinsons disease who is on levodopa. Which of the following is a common finding for a patient on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa can darken urine to brown or black as a side effect.
Question 4 of 5
Based on knowledge of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, what type of stools would the nurse assess in a patient with an illness that causes the stool to pass through the large intestine quickly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid transit reduces water absorption, resulting in soft, watery stools.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the stoma of a patient with an ostomy. What would the nurse assess in a normal, healthy stoma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A healthy stoma is dark red and moist, indicating good perfusion.