ATI RN
Basic Care Needs of Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is shaving the facial hair of a bed-ridden patient. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shaving with hair growth reduces irritation and cuts.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has catheterized a patient to obtain urine to measure postvoid residual (PVR) amount. The nurse obtains 40 mL of urine. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 40 mL is within normal PVR (<50-100 mL); document it.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has had frequent watery stools (diarrhea) for an extended period of time. The patient also has decreased skin turgor and dark urine. Based on these data, which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea causes fluid loss, evidenced by poor turgor and concentrated urine.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following is most likely to be a potential health and safety hazard to the public?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inadequate or incorrect signage can pose significant risks to the public by causing confusion or accidents.
Question 5 of 5
What is the main purpose of carrying out a risk assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risk assessments primarily aim to meet legal requirements and protect workers.