ATI RN
Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient PPT Questions
Question 1 of 5
One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressure injuries are a common complication of immobility for the integumentary system due to prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to tissue damage. This can occur when a person remains in one position for an extended period, causing reduced blood flow and tissue breakdown. The other choices, constipation, blood clots, and muscle atrophy, are more related to the effects of immobility on other body systems such as the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems respectively. However, pressure injuries specifically affect the skin and underlying tissues, making it the correct choice in this case.
Question 2 of 5
A student is assessing a postoperative patient who has developed pneumonia. The plan of care includes positioning the patient in the Fowlers or semi-Fowlers position. What is the rationale for this position?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fowler's position aids lung expansion, improving oxygenation in pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 2 year old tells the nurse she always cleans the childs ears with a hairpin. What would the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hairpins risk eardrum perforation; the nurse must educate on safety.
Question 4 of 5
A patient at a community health center is discussing a planned exercise program. The patient is being treated for cardiovascular disease. What would the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiovascular patients need medical clearance before exercising.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has instructed a clinic patient about collecting a specimen for a routine urinalysis. The patient makes the following statements. Which one indicates a need for more teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Toilet paper contaminates the specimen; this needs correction.