ATI RN
Basic Care Needs of Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
On Friday the registered nurse reviews written request dated Thursday: 'I need my renewal for multivitamins. Thank you!' Which of the following is the best triage action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The request is for a medication renewal, which can be forwarded to the pharmacy without further assessment.
Question 2 of 5
Standard precautions are/must be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, as standard precautions should be applied to all patients at all times to prevent the spread of infections.
Question 3 of 5
What are the services that are available at the Community Health Centre in Singapore?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Community Health Centres in Singapore offer Diabetic Retinal Photography and Foot Screening for chronic disease management. CT scans are not typically subsidized there, and lab services/health screenings are broader offerings.
Question 4 of 5
An 85-year-old male patient has been bedridden for two weeks. Which of the following complaints by the patient indicates to the nurse that he is developing a complication of immobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stiffness of a joint may indicate the beginning of a contracture and/or early muscle atrophy. Soreness of the gums is not related to immobility. Short-term memory loss is not related to immobility. Decreased appetite is unlikely to be related to immobility.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following anesthetic drugs is MOST likely to be associated with longer seizure duration when used for electroconvulsive therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Etomidate enhances seizure duration during ECT due to its minimal anticonvulsant properties, unlike propofol or methohexital.