ATI RN
Care of Patients with Alzheimers Disease Basic Concept ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
During code team procedures, a nursing assistant might be asked to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During a code a nursing assistant may be asked to assist with CPR including chest compressions.
Question 2 of 9
The term scope of practice relates to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scope of practice defines the tasks and responsibilities a healthcare provider is legally permitted to perform.
Question 3 of 9
You are called to assist a 50-year-old patient with rapid-onset pain in his right lower calf. The patient denies trauma but has a past medical history of hypertension and heart disease. The right lower leg is cool and pale, and the patient reports cramp-like pain in the area that began while he was sitting. His left leg remains asymptomatic. Which of the following conditions should be suspected until proven otherwise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute femoral artery occlusion is a likely cause of sudden pain and pallor in the lower leg, particularly in patients with risk factors like hypertension and heart disease.
Question 4 of 9
A __________ is a ring-like muscle that opens and closes an opening in the body.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sphincter is a ring-like muscle that controls the opening and closing of various passages in the body, such as the anus or urethra.
Question 5 of 9
While distributing meal trays, Shanice gives the wrong meal to a resident who has diabetes. She says that the resident distracted her by complaining about the food. Which defense mechanism is she using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shanice is using rationalization by making an excuse for her mistake.
Question 6 of 9
The best guide for adequate fluid resuscitation of the burn patient is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The best indicator of successful fluid resuscitation in burn patients is adequate urinary output, typically 0.5 to 1 mL/kg/hr.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following is the highest priority for nursing assistants when bathing residents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety is the highest priority to prevent falls and injuries during the bath process.
Question 8 of 9
During code team procedures, a nursing assistant might be asked to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During a code a nursing assistant may be asked to assist with CPR including chest compressions.
Question 9 of 9
How should a resident with COPD be positioned?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting upright helps expand the lungs and makes breathing easier for residents with COPD.