ATI RN
Basic Care Needs of Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
A tumor that is not cancerous is called a
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Benign tumor. Benign tumors are noncancerous growths that do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. They are typically well-defined and localized, with slow growth rates. The term "nonspecific tumor" (A) is incorrect as it does not specify the nature of the tumor. "Malignant tumor" (B) refers to cancerous growths that can invade and spread, making it the opposite of a benign tumor. "Septic tumor" (C) is not a recognized medical term in relation to tumors.
Question 2 of 5
An internal or external factor that can cause stress is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Stressor. A stressor is defined as any internal or external factor that can cause stress on an individual. This term specifically refers to the source of stress, whether it be a situation, event, or condition. In contrast, A (Shock) refers to a sudden and intense emotional disturbance, B (Stimulant) refers to a substance that increases physiological or nervous activity, and D (Stereotype) refers to a widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. Therefore, the correct choice is C as it directly relates to the concept of stress-causing factors.
Question 3 of 5
The patient has presented to the ambulatory surgery center to have a colonoscopy. The patient is scheduled to receive moderate sedation (conscious sedation) during the procedure. How will the nurse interpret this information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The procedure requires a depressed level of consciousness. Moderate sedation, also known as conscious sedation, involves administering medications to induce a state of decreased awareness and responsiveness while maintaining the patient's ability to independently maintain a patent airway and respond to verbal commands. This level of sedation allows the patient to be minimally responsive but still able to breathe independently. Incorrect answers: A: Loss of sensation in an area of the body is typically associated with local anesthesia, not moderate sedation. C: The term "ambulatory surgery center" already indicates that the procedure will be performed on an outpatient basis, so this is redundant. D: While the patient may be asked to lie still during the procedure, being immobile is not a defining characteristic of moderate sedation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a postoperative patient with a history of obstructive sleep apnea for airway obstruction. Which assessment finding will best alert the nurse to this complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Drop in pulse oximetry readings. In a postoperative patient with obstructive sleep apnea, airway obstruction can lead to decreased oxygen saturation levels, reflected by a drop in pulse oximetry readings. This is a critical sign that alerts the nurse to a potential airway complication. Moaning with reports of pain (B) and shallow respirations (C) are not specific indicators of airway obstruction in this context. Disorientation (D) may indicate other issues but does not directly point to airway obstruction. Monitoring pulse oximetry readings is crucial for early detection and intervention in such cases.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly patient is found unconscious and unresponsive. His heart rate is 30 beats per minute, blood pressure is 70/40 mmHg, and his skin is pale and cool. Which intervention should be performed first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Establish transcutaneous pacing. This intervention is crucial to immediately address the bradycardia and maintain cardiac output in the elderly patient with symptomatic bradycardia and hypotension. Transcutaneous pacing provides rapid external electrical stimulation to increase the heart rate and improve perfusion. Administering atropine, dopamine infusion, or a fluid bolus of normal saline may not be effective in this scenario as the patient's heart rate is dangerously low, and transcutaneous pacing is the most appropriate intervention to address the underlying cause of the hemodynamic instability.