ATI RN
Basic Care of Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
An inmate has just been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Which action should the nurse take as a safety measure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isolating the inmate in a negative pressure room is a standard safety measure to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
Question 2 of 5
Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (The Hygiene Code) NHS Trusts must:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, as the Health and Social Care Act 2008 requires NHS Trusts to ensure good standards of infection control practice.
Question 3 of 5
The elements of SBAR model of communication include the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation"”a structured communication tool. Only 'Situation' is correct; the others are not part of the model.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing several clients in a long term health care facility. Which client is at highest risk for development of decubitus ulcers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing significantly less than ideal body weight increases the number and surface area of bony prominences which are susceptible to pressure ulcers. Thus, malnutrition is a major risk factor for decubiti, due in part to poor hydration and inadequate protein intake.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following outcomes BEST describes the primary toxic effect of bupivacaine on the cardiovascular system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bupivacaine's primary cardiovascular toxicity is due to sodium channel blockade, delaying ventricular repolarization and potentially causing arrhythmias.