ATI RN
Basics of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A potential complication of restraint use is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Incontinence. Restraint use can lead to incontinence due to the restriction of movement and inability to access the bathroom. Restraints can increase pressure on the bladder and bowel, leading to accidents. Decreased agitation (B) is not a complication but a potential intended outcome. Increased appetite (C) and diarrhea (D) are not commonly associated complications of restraint use.
Question 2 of 5
The medical term for swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Edema. Edema refers to swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid accumulation. Emesis (A) is the medical term for vomiting, not swelling. Enema (C) is a procedure to introduce fluid into the rectum, not related to swelling. Eczema (D) is a skin condition characterized by red, itchy patches, not swelling due to excess fluid. Therefore, B is the correct answer as it specifically relates to swelling caused by fluid retention.
Question 3 of 5
Fluid overload can occur when which of the following parts of the body are not working properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Kidneys and lungs. Kidneys regulate fluid balance by filtering and excreting excess fluids. If the kidneys are not functioning properly, fluid overload can occur. Lungs play a role in maintaining fluid balance through respiration. If the lungs are compromised, fluid can accumulate in the body. Stomach, colon, esophagus, small intestine, liver, and appendix do not directly regulate fluid balance. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Electrolytes are chemical substances essential to maintaining _________ in the body.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Normal fluid balance. Electrolytes are essential for maintaining proper fluid balance in the body by regulating water movement across cell membranes. They help with nerve function, muscle contraction, and maintaining pH levels. Choice B, suitable nutritional intake, is incorrect as electrolytes are not related to dietary intake. Choice C, proper absorption, is incorrect as electrolytes do not directly aid in absorption. Choice D, adequate elimination, is incorrect as electrolytes do not play a direct role in elimination processes.
Question 5 of 5
One function of the female reproductive system is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Produce milk to nourish a baby. The female reproductive system includes mammary glands that produce milk to nourish offspring after childbirth. This process is known as lactation and is vital for the survival and growth of the baby. Choice A is incorrect as sperm production occurs in the male reproductive system. Choice B is incorrect as urine production is a function of the urinary system. Choice C is incorrect as lymph is produced in the lymphatic system, not the female reproductive system.