ATI RN
A Review of Basic Patient Rights in Psychiatric Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is an opportunistic infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because an opportunistic infection is an illness caused by microorganisms that typically do not cause disease in individuals with healthy immune systems, but can cause illness in people with weakened immune systems. This occurs because the weakened immune system is unable to effectively fight off these microorganisms. Choice A is incorrect because it describes abnormal cell growth, which is characteristic of cancer, not opportunistic infections. Choice B is incorrect as it describes a temporary disappearance of cancer symptoms, not related to opportunistic infections. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to a disorder causing bladder inflammation, which is not related to opportunistic infections.
Question 2 of 5
The process of burning a dead body until it turns to ash is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cremation. Cremation is the process of burning a dead body until it turns to ash. This involves exposing the body to high temperatures in a crematorium. The other choices are incorrect: B) Libation is the act of pouring out a drink as an offering to a deity or the dead, C) Pronation refers to the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downward, and D) Expiration is the act of exhaling air from the lungs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has administered a preoperative medication to the patient going to surgery. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the nurse's priority post-administration of preoperative medication is to ensure patient safety. Instructing the patient to call for help to go to the restroom is important to prevent falls or other adverse events due to the medication's effects. A: Notifying the operating suite is not the immediate next step after medication administration. C: Wasting unused medication is important but not the immediate priority post-administration. D: Asking the patient to sign the consent for surgery can wait until the patient is stable and oriented.
Question 4 of 5
You are dispatched to the scene of a one-vehicle motor collision. Upon your arrival at the scene, you note that the vehicle struck a tree on the driver side. The driver is the only patient, and she is still sitting in the driver seat of the vehicle. The vehicle is stable and has moderate damage noted to the driver side, which prevents the driver side door from opening. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to extricate the patient from the vehicle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Open the passenger side door and extricate through the passenger side. This is the most appropriate way to safely extricate the patient because the driver side door is blocked due to the damage from the collision. By opening the passenger side door, you can safely remove the patient without causing further harm. It is important to avoid moving the patient through a window or using force to pry open the damaged driver side door, as this could potentially worsen any injuries the patient may have sustained. Opening the rear driver side door may not provide enough space or be as safe as using the undamaged passenger side door for extraction.
Question 5 of 5
You are cleaning the back of the truck after transporting a trauma patient to the emergency department. Which of the following contaminated items should not be placed in a plastic biohazard bag?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Plastic IV catheter. This should not be placed in a plastic biohazard bag because it is a sharp item that can puncture the bag and potentially harm someone handling it. It should be disposed of in a sharps container to ensure safe handling and disposal. Choices B, C, and D are all items that can be safely placed in a plastic biohazard bag as they do not pose a risk of puncturing the bag or causing harm during disposal.