ATI RN
Basic Post-Operative Care of a Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
If a resident drinks 8 ounces of water with a meal how many milliliters (mL) has she consumed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert 8 ounces to milliliters, we need to know that 1 ounce is approximately equal to 29.5735 milliliters. Therefore, 8 ounces would be 8 x 29.5735 = 236.588 milliliters. Since we are asked to round to the nearest whole number, 240 mL is the correct answer. Choice A (120 mL) is incorrect as it is half of the correct answer. Choice B (80 mL) is incorrect as it is less than half of the correct answer. Choice D (320 mL) is incorrect as it is close but slightly higher than the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
An ovum will die if it is not fertilized by a sperm within
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C (36 to 48 hours) because the ovum, once released during ovulation, has a lifespan of approximately 24 hours. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days, but if fertilization does not occur within 36 to 48 hours after ovulation, the ovum will degenerate and not be viable for fertilization. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the known lifespan of the ovum and the window of fertilization opportunity.
Question 3 of 5
Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Swelling in the ankles. In congestive heart failure, the heart's inability to pump effectively leads to fluid buildup in the body, causing swelling in the ankles (edema). Decreased urination (A) is a symptom of kidney dysfunction in heart failure. Weight loss (B) is not typical in heart failure due to fluid retention. Decreased pulse (D) is not a common sign of heart failure; in fact, heart failure can lead to a rapid or irregular pulse.
Question 4 of 5
__________ is warmth,itching or tingling from a body part that has been amputated.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Phantom sensation. Phantom sensation refers to the warmth, itching, or tingling felt in a body part that has been amputated. This phenomenon occurs due to the brain still receiving signals from the nerves that used to be connected to the now missing body part. Osteoporosis (A) is a condition characterized by weakening of bones, not related to sensations in amputated limbs. Bursitis (B) is inflammation of the bursae, not associated with phantom sensations. Osteoarthritis (D) is a degenerative joint disease, not related to sensations in amputated limbs.
Question 5 of 5
__________ are chemical substances created by the body that control numerous functions.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hormones. Hormones are chemical substances produced by the body's endocrine glands that regulate various physiological functions. They act as messengers, controlling processes such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Nutrients (A), Minerals (B), and Vitamins (D) are essential for the body but do not regulate bodily functions in the same way as hormones do. Nutrients provide energy and building blocks for the body, minerals are important for various bodily functions, and vitamins play crucial roles in metabolism and overall health. However, hormones specifically serve as signaling molecules that coordinate and control the activities of different organs and systems in the body.