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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Receptive aphasia is a medical term that means
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Receptive aphasia refers to the inability to understand spoken or written words. This is due to damage in the brain's language centers. Choice A, weakness on one side of the body, is indicative of a stroke. Choice C, an abnormal heartbeat, is related to cardiac issues. Choice D, blurred vision, is a symptom of eye disorders. Only choice B directly aligns with the definition and characteristics of receptive aphasia, making it the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
Tachypnea occurs when respirations are more than ___ breaths per minute.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C (20). Tachypnea is defined as rapid breathing, typically more than 20 breaths per minute in adults. This is a critical respiratory parameter indicating an increased breathing rate. Choices A, B, and D are below the typical threshold for tachypnea, hence they are incorrect. It is essential to recognize the correct definition of tachypnea to accurately identify abnormal respiratory rates.
Question 3 of 5
________ is a natural sugar that is used for energy.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Glucose. Glucose is a natural sugar that is a primary source of energy for the body's cells. It is produced during the process of photosynthesis in plants and is essential for various cellular functions. Sodium (A) is an electrolyte, not a sugar. Cholesterol (B) is a type of lipid, not a sugar. Gluten (D) is a protein found in wheat and other grains, not a sugar used for energy. Therefore, the correct choice is glucose as it aligns with the role of sugars in providing energy for the body.
Question 4 of 5
A clean-catch specimen is also called a __________ specimen because the first and last voiding are not included in the urine sample.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Midstream. A clean-catch specimen, also known as a midstream specimen, is collected after the initial stream of urine to avoid contamination from the urethra or external genitalia. This method helps ensure a more accurate sample for testing. A: Contaminated - Incorrect. This term implies impurity, which is the opposite of what a clean-catch specimen aims to achieve. B: Cleansing - Incorrect. While cleanliness is important in specimen collection, this term does not specifically refer to the methodology of a clean-catch specimen. C: Stop and start - Incorrect. This term does not accurately describe the process of collecting a clean-catch specimen, which involves a continuous flow after the initial voiding.
Question 5 of 5
A _______________ burn affects the epidermis,dermis and underlying tissue.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Third-degree burn. A third-degree burn affects the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissue, resulting in damage to all layers of the skin. This type of burn is the most severe, causing significant tissue destruction and requiring medical attention. A: Second-degree burn only affects the epidermis and dermis, not the underlying tissue. B: First-degree burn only affects the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). C: Partial-thickness burn is a general term that can refer to both first- and second-degree burns, but it does not specifically indicate damage to the underlying tissue like a third-degree burn does.