ATI RN
Basic Care of Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
The NA should perform range of motion exercises at least _______ times for each joint.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D (6) because performing range of motion exercises at least 6 times for each joint helps improve joint flexibility and prevent stiffness. This frequency strikes a balance between providing enough stimulus for the joints to maintain their range of motion without overexerting them. Option A (9) is excessive and may lead to joint strain. Option B (5) and Option C (3) may not provide enough stimulus to effectively improve joint flexibility.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. The nurse is completing an assessment and reviews the patient's laboratory tests and allergies and prepares the patient for surgery. In which perioperative nursing phase is the nurse working?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Preoperative. In the preoperative phase, the nurse assesses the patient, reviews relevant information (such as lab tests and allergies), and prepares the patient for surgery. This phase occurs before the surgical procedure takes place. A: Perioperative includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. C: Intraoperative refers to the phase during the actual surgical procedure. D: Postoperative occurs after the surgery is completed. Therefore, the nurse is working in the preoperative phase as she is preparing the patient before the surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in the preoperative holding area of an ambulatory surgery center. Which nursing action will be most appropriate for this area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because applying a warm blanket is appropriate in the preoperative holding area to ensure the patient's comfort and prevent hypothermia. This action helps maintain the patient's body temperature, which is crucial for optimal surgical outcomes. Counting sterile instruments (A) is usually done in the operating room. Emptying the urinary drainage bag (B) is not necessary unless indicated. Checking the surgical dressing (C) is typically done postoperatively.
Question 4 of 5
You are called to a scene for a 48-year-old male presenting with sudden onset of severe shortness of breath, tachypnea, and a rapid pulse. He is alert and oriented, and physical exam reveals a swollen right calf with tenderness. Which condition is most likely causing his symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pulmonary embolism. In this case, the patient has sudden onset of severe shortness of breath, tachypnea, a rapid pulse, and a swollen right calf with tenderness, which are classic signs of a pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs, blocking blood flow and causing respiratory distress. The presentation of symptoms in this patient aligns with a pulmonary embolism rather than the other choices. Acute myocardial infarction typically presents with chest pain, not primarily shortness of breath. Tension pneumothorax presents with asymmetrical chest rise, tracheal deviation, and absent breath sounds. Severe asthma attack typically presents with wheezing and prolonged expiratory phase.
Question 5 of 5
When conducting a 12-lead electrocardiogram on a patient, which lead is located on the right side of the body and does not view a specific area of the heart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certainly! Lead aVR is located on the right side of the body and does not view a specific area of the heart. This is because it is aVR, meaning augmented vector right, which views the heart from the right shoulder towards the center of the heart. Leads V4, I, and aVL are positioned on the left side of the body and each provides a specific view of different areas of the heart. Lead V4 views the left ventricle, lead I views the lateral wall of the left ventricle, and lead aVL views the high lateral wall of the left ventricle. Therefore, the correct answer is C (aVR) as it is on the right side and does not view a specific area of the heart.