ATI RN
Basic Care of a Paraplegic Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
The medical term for loss of vision on one-half of the visual field is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hemianopsia. "Hemi" means half, and "anopsia" means blindness. Therefore, hemianopsia refers to the loss of vision in half of the visual field. Hyperopia (A) is farsightedness, myopia (B) is nearsightedness, and macular degeneration (D) is a condition affecting the macula in the retina, not specifically related to loss of vision in half of the visual field.
Question 2 of 5
A serious illness usually caused by a bacterial infection is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sepsis. Sepsis is a serious illness caused by the body's response to an infection, often bacterial. It can lead to organ failure and even death if not treated promptly. Gingivitis (A) is a gum disease, Phlebitis (B) is inflammation of a vein, and Diverticulosis (D) is a condition in the colon. These conditions are not typically caused by bacterial infections and do not result in the same life-threatening complications as sepsis.
Question 3 of 5
A résumé should include the following information:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Certainly! The correct answer is A: Experience and education. A resume should focus on relevant work experiences and educational background to showcase qualifications for a job. Height, weight, religion, marital status, age, and number of children are considered irrelevant and potentially discriminatory information for employers. Including such personal details can lead to bias in the hiring process and is not recommended. It is essential to keep the resume concise and professional, highlighting skills and accomplishments that are directly related to the job being applied for.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in the postanesthesia care unit who has undergone a left total knee arthroplasty. The anesthesia provider has indicated that the patient received a left femoral peripheral nerve block. Which assessment will be an expected finding for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sensation decreased in the left leg. A femoral peripheral nerve block would result in decreased sensation in the left leg as it blocks the sensory nerves in that area. This is an expected finding after receiving this type of nerve block. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the expected effects of a femoral nerve block. Choice B is unlikely as the nerve block would reduce pain sensation. Choice C is not directly related to the femoral nerve block, and choice D is more indicative of poor circulation rather than the effects of a nerve block.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite who is experiencing hypercarbia, tachypnea, tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and muscle rigidity. Which condition does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Malignant hyperthermia. This is characterized by the symptoms described - hypercarbia, tachypnea, tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and muscle rigidity. Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but life-threatening reaction to certain medications used during anesthesia, leading to an uncontrolled increase in skeletal muscle metabolism. This causes an increase in carbon dioxide production (hypercarbia), leading to respiratory compensation (tachypnea). The increased metabolism also causes tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and muscle rigidity. The other choices (B: Fluid imbalance, C: Hemorrhage, D: Hypoxia) do not align with the given symptoms and clinical presentation of malignant hyperthermia.