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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) refers to turning around an axis, not bending backward. Supination (C) is the upward rotation of the forearm, not bending backward. Opposition (D) is the movement of the thumb towards the fingers, 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 heightened sensitivity and fixation on minor issues, causing individuals to obsess over small details. This behavior is a sign of emotional exhaustion and reduced effectiveness. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as burnout typically manifests as increased irritability, decreased patience, and heightened frustration levels. These symptoms are contrary to the characteristics described in choices A, C, and D.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing results of preoperative screening tests and notes the patients potassium level is dangerously low. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low potassium can cause arrhythmias; the surgeon must be notified preoperatively.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by a patient would alert the nurse to an increased risk for skin cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing lesions (color, size) suggest potential malignancy, warranting further assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing home care for an older woman with severe osteoporosis. What complication of this disease process must the nurse consider in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing fracture risk.