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Care of a Patient with Alzheimers Basic Concept ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coughing after eye surgery can increase intraocular pressure, risking complications. This patient requires immediate attention to prevent harm.
Question 2 of 9
Observing residents' skin during personal care and bathing is especially important in the prevention of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular observation during bathing helps identify early signs of pressure injuries and skin issues.
Question 3 of 9
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coughing after eye surgery can increase intraocular pressure, risking complications. This patient requires immediate attention to prevent harm.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following medications would most effectively block sympathetic nervous system stimulation of the beta cells in the heart, thereby reducing the heart rate and force of contraction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol is a beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and force of contraction by blocking sympathetic nervous system stimulation of the beta cells in the heart.
Question 5 of 9
A pressure injury with partial-thickness skin loss that may look like a blister is a stage ______ pressure injury.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness skin loss and may appear as a blister or shallow wound.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following statements is true of adult day services?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adult day services provide care for individuals who are not seriously ill and return home after receiving daytime care.
Question 7 of 9
A 17-year-old unhelmeted motorcyclist is brought to the ED following a crash. His GCS is 7. The appropriate initial immobilization includes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The long spine board is the standard for immobilization in trauma cases to prevent spinal injury exacerbation.
Question 8 of 9
______ is a method of treatment for cancer that uses high-energy waves to attempt to destroy cancer cells in a specific area.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
Question 9 of 9
Which type of fracture occurs in a bone that is weakened by a disease such as cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pathologic fracture occurs in a bone that is weakened by an underlying disease, such as cancer, osteoporosis, or infection.