ATI RN
Basic Principles of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A type of catheter that fits over the penis is called a(n)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Texas catheter. This type of catheter, also known as a condom catheter, is designed to fit over the penis externally rather than being inserted internally like the other types listed. It is commonly used for male patients who have urinary incontinence. The other choices, A: Internal catheter, C: Straight catheter, and D: Indwelling catheter, all refer to catheters that are inserted into the body through the urethra or another access point, which is not the case with a Texas catheter.
Question 2 of 5
Nitroglycerin may come in pill form and is taken
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Under the tongue. Nitroglycerin in pill form is typically taken sublingually, which means under the tongue, to quickly enter the bloodstream and provide rapid relief for chest pain associated with angina. By placing it under the tongue, it can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes, allowing for faster onset of action. A: Nitroglycerin is not typically taken as injections, as the pill form is more common for oral administration. B: Nitroglycerin is not administered intravenously as it can cause rapid and severe drops in blood pressure. D: Rectal administration of nitroglycerin is not common practice and is not the recommended route for its administration due to slower absorption compared to sublingual administration.
Question 3 of 5
Moving a body part toward the body is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Adduction. Adduction refers to the movement of a body part toward the body's midline. This movement reduces the angle between the body part and the midline. It is the opposite of abduction, which is the movement away from the body's midline. Choice A (Addition) is not a term used in anatomy for describing body movements. Choice C (Agitation) is a term unrelated to body movements. Choice D (Abduction) is the opposite movement of what is described in the question. Therefore, the correct choice is B (Adduction) as it aligns with the specific movement described in the question.
Question 4 of 5
One guideline for a nursing assistant who is giving foot care to a resident with diabetes is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because applying products between the toes can lead to moisture buildup, increasing the risk of fungal infections in diabetic patients. This guideline helps prevent complications like athlete's foot. Turning socks over at the tops (B) and using all-nylon socks (C) are not specific to foot care for diabetic patients. Cutting toenails carefully (D) is important but not directly related to diabetic foot care.
Question 5 of 5
One type of cancer that can affect a person who has AIDS is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Kaposi's sarcoma. This type of cancer is commonly associated with AIDS due to its link to the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), which tends to affect individuals with weakened immune systems. Kaposi's sarcoma presents as skin lesions and can also affect internal organs. Pneumocystis pneumonia (A) is an opportunistic infection common in AIDS patients, not a cancer. Prostate cancer (B) and liver cancer (C) are not specifically associated with AIDS.