ATI RN
Basic Care Needs of Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
_______ involves the use of medication to calm a person.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Sedation. Sedation involves the use of medication to calm a person by inducing a state of relaxation or sleepiness. Ablation refers to the removal or destruction of tissue, not calming. Respiration is the process of breathing, not calming. Supination is the rotation of the forearm, not related to calming. Sedation is the only term directly related to the use of medication for calming purposes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about regional anesthesia. Which of the following statements is accurate about this type of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regional anesthesia numbs a specific area, keeping the patient awake but without sensation in the affected region.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the skin of an older patient with dry skin and notices several areas of scratches and abrasion. Interventions should be implemented to meet what goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry, abraded skin in the elderly increases infection risk; interventions focus on protection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is shaving the facial hair of a bed-ridden patient. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shaving with hair growth reduces irritation and cuts.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a comatose patient. What can happen to the feet if they are unsupported in the dorsiflexed position?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unsupported feet drop into plantar flexion, risking footdrop.