ATI RN
Basic Care of Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
A weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement is ___________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a condition characterized by weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement, leading to reduced heart function. Coronary artery disease (A) involves blockages in the heart's blood vessels, not weakening of the heart muscle. Angina pectoris (B) is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, not weakening of the heart muscle itself. Myocardial ischemia (C) refers to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, which can lead to heart muscle damage but is not specifically related to weakening and enlargement of the heart muscle as seen in cardiomyopathy.
Question 2 of 5
What is the first symptom of a cataract?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Blurred vision. The first symptom of a cataract is usually blurred vision, as the clouding of the eye's lens affects the clarity of vision. Reduced side vision (A), vomiting (B), and double vision (D) are not typical initial symptoms of cataracts. Blurred vision is the most common and specific early sign, indicating the need for further evaluation and potential treatment for cataracts.
Question 3 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 recognize and destroy cancer cells. This approach specifically targets cancer cells without harming normal cells. Radiation therapy (A) uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells, hormone therapy (B) blocks hormones that fuel cancer growth, and chemotherapy (C) uses drugs to kill cancer cells, but they do not directly involve antibodies or vaccines like immunotherapy.
Question 4 of 5
The NA should perform range of motion exercises at least _______ times for each joint.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D (6) because performing range of motion exercises at least 6 times for each joint helps improve joint flexibility and prevent stiffness. This frequency strikes a balance between providing enough stimulus for the joints to maintain their range of motion without overexerting them. Option A (9) is excessive and may lead to joint strain. Option B (5) and Option C (3) may not provide enough stimulus to effectively improve joint flexibility.
Question 5 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 specifically indicates that the illness is in its final stages with no possibility of recovery. Marginal illness (A) refers to a minor or insignificant health issue. Palliative illness (B) involves providing relief from symptoms rather than curing the underlying condition. Complicated illness (D) suggests that the illness is complex or has additional factors but does not necessarily imply a fatal outcome. In conclusion, terminal illness is the most appropriate term for a condition that will result in death.