ATI RN
A Review of Basic Patient Rights in Psychiatric Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Straightening a body part is also called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Extension. Straightening a body part involves increasing the angle between two body parts or straightening a joint. Flexion (A) is the opposite movement, reducing the angle. Pronation (B) refers to turning the palm or sole downward. Adduction (D) is movement towards the midline of the body, not straightening. Therefore, extension is the correct term for straightening a body part.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has administered a preoperative medication to the patient going to surgery. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the nurse's priority post-administration of preoperative medication is to ensure patient safety. Instructing the patient to call for help to go to the restroom is important to prevent falls or other adverse events due to the medication's effects. A: Notifying the operating suite is not the immediate next step after medication administration. C: Wasting unused medication is important but not the immediate priority post-administration. D: Asking the patient to sign the consent for surgery can wait until the patient is stable and oriented.
Question 3 of 5
You are dispatched to the scene of a one-vehicle motor collision. Upon your arrival at the scene, you note that the vehicle struck a tree on the driver side. The driver is the only patient, and she is still sitting in the driver seat of the vehicle. The vehicle is stable and has moderate damage noted to the driver side, which prevents the driver side door from opening. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to extricate the patient from the vehicle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Open the passenger side door and extricate through the passenger side. This is the most appropriate way to safely extricate the patient because the driver side door is blocked due to the damage from the collision. By opening the passenger side door, you can safely remove the patient without causing further harm. It is important to avoid moving the patient through a window or using force to pry open the damaged driver side door, as this could potentially worsen any injuries the patient may have sustained. Opening the rear driver side door may not provide enough space or be as safe as using the undamaged passenger side door for extraction.
Question 4 of 5
You are cleaning the back of the truck after transporting a trauma patient to the emergency department. Which of the following contaminated items should not be placed in a plastic biohazard bag?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Plastic IV catheter. This should not be placed in a plastic biohazard bag because it is a sharp item that can puncture the bag and potentially harm someone handling it. It should be disposed of in a sharps container to ensure safe handling and disposal. Choices B, C, and D are all items that can be safely placed in a plastic biohazard bag as they do not pose a risk of puncturing the bag or causing harm during disposal.
Question 5 of 5
You are called to assist a pregnant female in the 24th week gestation period according to her due date. The pale 26-year-old patient is found supine in bed, complaining of dizziness/weakness with extreme nausea. The patient denies vaginal bleeding, amniotic fluid leakage, or abdominal pain. There are no signs of imminent birth or active labor. She reports receiving normal prenatal care with no associated problems found during the pregnancy. Her heart rate is 126-130 beats per minute; her blood pressure is 80 mmHg systolic while her skin is cool and pale. Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause the patient's presentation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Supine hypotension. The patient's symptoms of dizziness, weakness, extreme nausea, cool and pale skin, along with a low blood pressure of 80 mmHg systolic and high heart rate of 126-130 bpm, suggest a decrease in blood flow to the heart and brain. In pregnancy, lying supine can compress the vena cava, reducing venous return and cardiac output, leading to supine hypotension. The other choices are incorrect: A) Uterine rupture typically presents with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock, B) Spontaneous abortion would present with vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, and D) Placenta previa usually presents with painless vaginal bleeding.