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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Bending backward is also called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Dorsiflexion. Bending backward is the movement of bringing the top of the foot towards the shin, which is dorsiflexion at the ankle joint. Rotation (A) is the movement around an axis, not bending backward. Supination (C) is the movement of turning the palm or foot upward, not bending backward. Opposition (D) is the movement of bringing the thumb and little finger together, not bending backward. Therefore, the correct term for bending backward is dorsiflexion.
Question 2 of 5
Signs of burnout include
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Obsessing over small things. Burnout often leads to increased irritability and fixation on minor issues. This behavior reflects a lack of emotional resilience and can indicate a person is overwhelmed and exhausted. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because being slow to anger, having lots of patience, and lack of frustration are not typical signs of burnout. In fact, burnout can lead to increased frustration, impatience, and a shorter fuse due to emotional exhaustion and depletion of energy reserves.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is encouraging a reluctant postoperative patient to deep breathe and cough. Which explanation can the nurse provide that may encourage the patient to comply?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because deep breathing and coughing help clear out anesthesia, preventing postoperative complications. Deep breathing expands the lungs and increases oxygen levels, while coughing helps clear secretions and prevents pneumonia. Option A is incorrect because it instills fear without providing a direct benefit. Option B is incorrect as it downplays the importance of coughing. Option C is incorrect as clearing the throat does not provide the same benefits as deep breathing and coughing in postoperative patients.
Question 4 of 5
You are called to the scene where a 36-year-old male was shot in the back while running away from an assailant. While treating and attempting to stabilize the patient, what should be done with the clothing he was wearing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Upon removing the patient's clothing, it should be placed in a paper bag along with the disposable latex gloves used. This is to preserve any potential evidence without contaminating it. Sealing the bag and listing the items ensures a proper chain of custody. Labeling the bag with relevant information helps in tracking and documenting the evidence. This method maintains the integrity of the evidence for forensic analysis. Choice A is incorrect because leaving the clothing on the side may risk contamination or loss of evidence. Choice B is incorrect as placing the clothing between the patient's legs can contaminate or compromise the evidence. Choice C is incorrect as sealing the plastic bag can trap moisture and compromise any biological evidence present.
Question 5 of 5
When involved in transporting a patient from the hospital (regardless of the destination), which of the following disease processes, along with HIV/AIDS, must be reported to the transporting crew members to prevent the accidental transmission of the disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hepatitis and tuberculosis. Hepatitis and tuberculosis are infectious diseases that can be transmitted through respiratory droplets or bodily fluids. By reporting these diseases to the transporting crew members, proper precautions can be taken to prevent transmission to others. Shingles, pneumonia, ARDS, sepsis, syphilis, and gonorrhea are not typically transmitted through casual contact during patient transport, so they do not require specific preventive measures by the crew members.