ATI RN
Care of Patients with Shock Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is one condition that can require an order for a tube feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cancer. Tube feeding may be necessary for individuals with cancer who are unable to consume adequate nutrients orally due to symptoms like difficulty swallowing, nausea, or reduced appetite. Cancer can also increase metabolic demands, making it essential to provide nutrition through a feeding tube. Depression (A) does not directly necessitate tube feeding. Dialysis (C) and anaphylaxis (D) are acute conditions that typically do not require long-term tube feeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a surgical patient about postoperative p.r.n. pain control. Which of the following should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Requesting pain meds early prevents severe pain, improving recovery and comfort.
Question 3 of 5
While conducting an oral assessment, a nurse notices the patients gums are red and swollen, some teeth are loose, and blood and pus can be expressed when the gums are palpated. What condition do these symptoms indicate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These signs indicate periodontitis, a severe gum infection, not just plaque or caries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older woman how to move and lift her disabled husband. The woman has osteoarthritis of the hips and knees. What is the goal of the nurses teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proper mechanics reduce joint strain in osteoarthritis.
Question 5 of 5
A patient tells the nurse, Every time I sneeze, I wet my pants. What is this type of involuntary escape of urine called?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress incontinence occurs with pressure like sneezing.