ATI RN
Basic Principles of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Moving a body part toward the body is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Adduction. Adduction refers to the movement of a body part toward the body's midline. This movement reduces the angle between the body part and the midline. It is the opposite of abduction, which is the movement away from the body's midline. Choice A (Addition) is not a term used in anatomy for describing body movements. Choice C (Agitation) is a term unrelated to body movements. Choice D (Abduction) is the opposite movement of what is described in the question. Therefore, the correct choice is B (Adduction) as it aligns with the specific movement described in the question.
Question 2 of 5
One type of cancer that can affect a person who has AIDS is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Kaposi's sarcoma. This type of cancer is commonly associated with AIDS due to its link to the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), which tends to affect individuals with weakened immune systems. Kaposi's sarcoma presents as skin lesions and can also affect internal organs. Pneumocystis pneumonia (A) is an opportunistic infection common in AIDS patients, not a cancer. Prostate cancer (B) and liver cancer (C) are not specifically associated with AIDS.
Question 3 of 5
What is one problem associated with chest tubes that should be reported by the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because clots in the drainage tubing can obstruct fluid drainage, leading to potential complications such as pneumothorax or hemothorax. Clots need to be reported as they can impede the effectiveness of the chest tube. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not directly relate to a critical issue with chest tubes like clots do. A - The drainage system being below chest level can affect drainage but is not as critical as clots. B - The resident's nap schedule is not relevant to chest tube care. D - The orientation of drainage containers being upright does not pose a direct problem unless it impacts drainage flow.
Question 4 of 5
One way for a nursing assistant to determine whether to perform a procedure or not is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Perform a procedure if it is within his scope of practice. This is the correct choice because performing procedures within one's scope of practice ensures that the nursing assistant has the necessary training, skills, and legal authorization to safely carry out the task. It aligns with professional standards and guidelines, promoting patient safety and quality care. A, B, and C are incorrect choices because they do not consider the importance of following legal and ethical boundaries in healthcare. Choice A suggests performing procedures without training, which can lead to harm to the patient. Choice B implies a trial-and-error approach, which is unsafe and unprofessional. Choice C disregards the importance of job descriptions and legal limitations, potentially risking patient safety and violating regulations.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient on the medical-surgical floor. Which activity will the nurse encourage to prevent venous stasis and the formation of thrombus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Leg exercises. Leg exercises promote circulation, preventing venous stasis and thrombus formation postoperatively. Contracting leg muscles helps push blood back to the heart, reducing the risk of blood clots. Diaphragmatic breathing (A) and incentive spirometry (B) aid in lung expansion, not in preventing venous stasis. Coughing (D) helps clear secretions but does not directly prevent thrombus formation.