ATI RN
Provide Basic Patient Care Following Direction of Nursing Staff Questions
Question 1 of 5
One way for a nursing assistant to promote a successful restorative care program is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because allowing private visits from family and friends promotes social connections and emotional support, crucial for a successful restorative care program. It helps residents maintain relationships, independence, and overall well-being. Choice A is incorrect as it may disrupt rest and recovery. Choice B is incorrect because relationships are important for emotional support. Choice D is incorrect as residents should be empowered to make their own decisions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient surgical center is teaching a patient about what will be necessary for discharge to home. What information should the nurse include about transportation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-anesthesia patients cannot drive due to impaired reflexes and judgment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is helping an older woman undress and notices the womans knee-high hose have left deep indentations. The woman has diabetes. Does this pose a risk to the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tight hose impair circulation, a serious risk in diabetics prone to vascular issues.
Question 4 of 5
Immobility affects the body in many ways. What is one serious effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility increases cardiac workload due to poor venous return.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is initiating a 24-hour urine collection for a patient at home. What will be the first thing the nurse will ask the patient to do at the beginning of the specimen collection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the first void starts the 24-hour period accurately.