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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Signs of burnout include
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Obsessing over small things. Burnout often leads to heightened sensitivity and fixation on minor issues, causing individuals to obsess over small details. This behavior is a sign of emotional exhaustion and reduced effectiveness. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as burnout typically manifests as increased irritability, decreased patience, and heightened frustration levels. These symptoms are contrary to the characteristics described in choices A, C, and D.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by a patient would alert the nurse to an increased risk for skin cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing lesions (color, size) suggest potential malignancy, warranting further assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing home care for an older woman with severe osteoporosis. What complication of this disease process must the nurse consider in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing fracture risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the urine output of a patient with Parkinsons disease who is on levodopa. Which of the following is a common finding for a patient on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa can darken urine to brown or black as a side effect.
Question 5 of 5
Based on knowledge of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, what type of stools would the nurse assess in a patient with an illness that causes the stool to pass through the large intestine quickly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid transit reduces water absorption, resulting in soft, watery stools.