ATI RN
Basics of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
_________ is the form of angina that occurs when the body is at rest.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Unstable angina. Unstable angina occurs when there is a sudden disruption in a coronary artery, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart even at rest. This is a medical emergency as it can progress to a heart attack. Orthopnea (B) is a condition where individuals experience difficulty breathing while lying down. Ischemia (C) refers to inadequate blood supply to an organ, which can lead to angina but does not specify the rest state. Stable angina (D) occurs during physical exertion or stress, not at rest.
Question 2 of 5
What is the form of therapy that encourages the person to remember past experiences?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Reminiscence therapy. This form of therapy focuses on recalling past experiences to promote emotional healing and self-understanding. It can help individuals process unresolved emotions and gain insight into their behaviors. Reality orientation (A) aims to help individuals with cognitive impairments stay connected to the present. Validating (B) involves acknowledging and accepting a person's feelings and experiences. Remotivation therapy (D) focuses on restoring motivation and self-esteem through goal-setting and encouragement. Reminiscence therapy is specifically designed to explore and reflect on past memories for therapeutic benefit.
Question 3 of 5
What type of care helps to relieve symptoms and reduce pain for a person who has cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Palliative care. Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and managing pain for individuals with cancer, improving their quality of life. It is not irreversible (A), as it can be adjusted based on the patient's needs. It is also not generalized (C) but rather tailored to each individual's specific symptoms. While empathy is important in healthcare, being empathetic (D) alone does not directly address symptom relief and pain management.
Question 4 of 5
The intravenous infusion of nutrients bypassing the digestive tract is referred to as TPN which stands for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN). "Parenteral" refers to delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract. This method is used when a patient cannot or should not receive nutrition through the gastrointestinal tract. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe the process of delivering nutrients intravenously. A: Total percutaneous nutrition is not a recognized term. B: Total peripheral nutrition inaccurately refers to delivering nutrients into the peripheral veins, not necessarily bypassing the digestive tract. C: Total portable nutrition is not a standard term in the medical field.
Question 5 of 5
The process of resolving conflicts in a positive manner so that everyone is satisfied is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Conflict resolution. Conflict resolution refers to the process of addressing and resolving conflicts in a positive manner to ensure that all parties involved reach a satisfying outcome. This involves open communication, active listening, problem-solving, and compromise to find a mutually beneficial solution. A: Outcome resolution does not capture the essence of the process, as it focuses solely on the result rather than the process of resolving conflicts. C: Constructive resolution is similar to conflict resolution but lacks the specificity of addressing conflicts between parties. D: Continuing resolution does not accurately reflect the process of actively working towards resolving conflicts in a positive manner.