ATI RN
Basic Care of Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
A type of cancer treatment that uses antibodies or vaccines to fight malignant tumors is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immunotherapy is the correct answer because it uses antibodies or vaccines to boost the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. It specifically targets malignant tumors without harming normal cells. Radiation therapy (A) uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells, hormone therapy (B) blocks hormones that cancer cells need to grow, and chemotherapy (C) uses drugs to kill rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells. However, only immunotherapy directly harnesses the immune system to fight cancer cells.
Question 2 of 5
A type of illness that will eventually cause death is known as a
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, Terminal illness. Terminal illness refers to a condition that will ultimately lead to death. This term is specifically used to describe an illness with no possibility of a cure or recovery. Marginal illness (A) refers to a minor or insignificant health issue. Palliative illness (B) refers to a condition in which the goal is to provide relief from symptoms but not necessarily cure it. Complicated illness (D) refers to a condition that is complex in nature but does not imply a fatal outcome. Therefore, Terminal illness is the most appropriate term to describe an illness that will inevitably result in death.
Question 3 of 5
A diabetic patient is undergoing surgery to amputate a gangrenous foot. This procedure would be considered which of the following categories of surgery based on purpose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ablative surgery involves removal of diseased tissue, such as amputating a gangrenous foot, to eliminate the pathology.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting a postsurgical patient with effective coughing. How often should this exercise be performed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing every 2 hours prevents secretion buildup while balancing patient fatigue.
Question 5 of 5
The family of a patient being discharged home has arranged to rent a hospital bed. What should the nurse teach the family about safety when using the bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching bed positions and controls ensures safe patient positioning.