ATI RN
Practice Questions for Patient-Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Turning upward is also called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Supination. Supination refers to the movement of turning the palm or foot upward. This term specifically describes the anatomical action of rotating the hand or foot in a palm-upward position. Rotation (choice A) is a general term for any movement around an axis. Pronation (choice B) is the opposite movement to supination, where the palm or foot is turned downward. Flexion (choice C) refers to bending movement, usually involving a decrease in the angle between two body parts. In this context, supination is the most accurate term for describing the action of turning upward.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is making a preoperative education appointment with a patient. The patient asks if a family member should come to the appointment. Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "We recommend including family members at this appointment." It is important for family members to be involved in the preoperative education process as they can provide support, gather important information, and better understand the patient's care needs. Involving family members can also improve communication and ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the upcoming procedure. Choice A is incorrect because having a family member present can be beneficial. Choice B is not the best response as it only allows family members to wait in the waiting room, missing out on the opportunity to actively participate in the appointment. Choice D is incorrect as it is not required by the hospital or healthcare provider to have a family member present at the appointment.
Question 3 of 5
An adult trauma patient suffered a fall from greater than 15 feet. When predicting the injuries associated with this type of injury, the paramedic should evaluate the distance fallen, the position of the body on impact, and which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: The type of landing surface involved. Evaluating the landing surface is crucial in predicting injuries as it can impact the distribution of forces on the body. A hard surface can result in more severe injuries compared to a softer surface. The other choices are incorrect. B (ambient temperature) is irrelevant to predicting injuries from a fall. C (neurological status) is important but not as directly related to predicting injuries from a fall as the landing surface. D (body parts struck) is important post-injury assessment but not as critical in predicting injuries at the scene.
Question 4 of 5
You are responding to a possible assault call. You choose to park down the block from the house, as police have not yet made the scene safe. However, you see what looks to be a patient in distress in the upper story window. What would be the safest approach in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct approach is A: Wait for responding police to control the situation and say that it is safe for EMS. This is the safest option because the scene has not been secured by law enforcement, and your safety is paramount. By waiting for the police to arrive and ensure the scene is safe, you are minimizing the risk of potential harm to yourself and allowing for a coordinated and controlled response. It is crucial to prioritize personal safety and follow established protocols in such high-risk situations. Summary of other choices: B: Waiting for police to arrive before entering is important, but going in with them could still expose you to unnecessary risk. C: Driving up to the driveway without police presence could put you in harm's way and compromise scene safety. D: Heading into the house without police clearance is extremely dangerous and could escalate the situation further.
Question 5 of 5
If an adult patient is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction with perfusing arrhythmias, which of the following pre-hospital interventions will help to reduce the patient's cardiac preload and afterload?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: The intravenous administration of 2-4 mg of morphine per a medical-control physician's order. Morphine is commonly used in myocardial infarction to reduce cardiac preload and afterload by dilating blood vessels, reducing workload on the heart. This helps improve blood flow to the heart muscle. Choice B is incorrect because medications like procainamide, atropine, and verapamil are used to control specific dysrhythmias, not specifically to reduce preload and afterload. Choice C is incorrect as sublingual nitroglycerin therapy primarily works by dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart, rather than specifically reducing preload and afterload. Choice D is incorrect as high-flow oxygen therapy helps to increase oxygen delivery to tissues but does not directly reduce preload and afterload.