ATI RN
Care of Patients with Alzheimers Disease Basic Concept ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
The ______________ receive(s) deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior vena cava.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior vena cava before it is pumped to the lungs.
Question 2 of 9
You are called to assist a 50-year-old patient with rapid-onset pain in his right lower calf. The patient denies trauma but has a past medical history of hypertension and heart disease. The right lower leg is cool and pale, and the patient reports cramp-like pain in the area that began while he was sitting. His left leg remains asymptomatic. Which of the following conditions should be suspected until proven otherwise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute femoral artery occlusion is a likely cause of sudden pain and pallor in the lower leg, particularly in patients with risk factors like hypertension and heart disease.
Question 3 of 9
Diseases spread via a(n) ________________ can be spread up to six feet.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diseases transmitted via the droplet route, such as the flu, can spread up to six feet through respiratory droplets, especially when coughing or sneezing.
Question 4 of 9
A nursing assistant must file the following promptly with the state licensing board:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A nursing assistant must promptly report any changes in their address to the state licensing board to ensure they remain in good standing.
Question 5 of 9
You are called to assist a 50-year-old patient with rapid-onset pain in his right lower calf. The patient denies trauma but has a past medical history of hypertension and heart disease. The right lower leg is cool and pale, and the patient reports cramp-like pain in the area that began while he was sitting. His left leg remains asymptomatic. Which of the following conditions should be suspected until proven otherwise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute femoral artery occlusion is a likely cause of sudden pain and pallor in the lower leg, particularly in patients with risk factors like hypertension and heart disease.
Question 6 of 9
If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing privacy and leaving the room respects the resident's dignity while addressing the situation.
Question 7 of 9
Adduction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adduction is the movement of a body part toward the midline of the body, such as bringing an arm closer to the torso.
Question 8 of 9
When washing hands, a nursing assistant should use friction for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing should last at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.
Question 9 of 9
The best guide for adequate fluid resuscitation of the burn patient is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The best indicator of successful fluid resuscitation in burn patients is adequate urinary output, typically 0.5 to 1 mL/kg/hr.