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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Residents with the abbreviation _____ on their diet cards cannot have anything to eat or drink by mouth.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: NPO. NPO stands for "nil per os," which means nothing by mouth. Residents with NPO on their diet cards are not allowed to eat or drink anything. This abbreviation is used to indicate that a patient should not have anything by mouth for medical reasons. Explanation for why other choices are incorrect: B: NCS - NCS stands for no concentrated sweets and is related to sugar intake, not restriction of food or drink intake. C: LCS - LCS stands for low cholesterol diet and is related to dietary fats, not restriction of food or drink intake. D: ADA - ADA stands for American Diabetes Association and does not indicate any specific dietary restrictions related to not eating or drinking.
Question 2 of 5
A resident should be offered a bedpan urinal or trip to the bathroom about ______ minutes after fluids are consumed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (30 minutes) because it allows sufficient time for fluids to be absorbed and for the resident to feel the urge to void. This timeframe aligns with the normal physiological process of urine production post fluid intake. Choice A (10 minutes) is too soon for adequate absorption and may result in unnecessary trips to the bathroom. Choice C (45 minutes) and D (60 minutes) are too delayed, increasing the risk of incontinence or discomfort for the resident. Thus, offering a bedpan, urinal, or bathroom trip around 30 minutes after fluid intake strikes a balance between preventing accidents and promoting resident comfort.
Question 3 of 5
One benefit of applying heat to the body is that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because applying heat increases the movement of oxygen and nutrients into the tissues through vasodilation, which dilates blood vessels. This promotes healing and can help reduce muscle stiffness and pain. Choice A is incorrect because heat does not stop bleeding. Choice B is incorrect as heat actually helps reduce muscular tension. Choice C is incorrect because heat leads to vasodilation, increasing blood flow rather than decreasing it.
Question 4 of 5
Why is it important for a resident with TB to take all of the prescribed medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because completing the prescribed medication for TB is crucial to prevent the development of drug-resistant strains which can be more difficult to treat and can spread to others. Failure to finish the medication regimen increases the likelihood of spreading the disease to others, contributing to the public health concern. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not directly address the impact on disease transmission and drug resistance. Option A focuses on cost, which is not the primary reason for completing the medication, option B relates to funding rather than public health, and option D mentions musculoskeletal issues, which are not directly related to TB treatment compliance.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the nervous system is responsible for sensing and interpreting information from outside the body. This includes processing sensory inputs such as touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight. Nerves transmit these signals to the brain for interpretation and response. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not align with the primary function of the nervous system. The nervous system is not involved in giving the body shape and structure (A), providing a protective covering (B), or producing antibodies and infection-fighting blood cells (C).