ATI RN
Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient PPT Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is one guideline for a nursing assistant who is caring for a resident receiving oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because reporting changes in the resident's respiratory rate is crucial in monitoring the effectiveness of oxygen therapy and detecting any potential issues. This allows for prompt intervention if needed. A: This choice is incorrect as limiting smoking to certain areas does not directly relate to caring for a resident receiving oxygen therapy. B: Reducing the number of pillows may or may not be necessary for a resident on oxygen therapy, but it is not a specific guideline for their care. D: Using petroleum-based lip balms can be dangerous near oxygen therapy as they are flammable, posing a risk to the resident.
Question 2 of 5
The disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Remission. Remission refers to the disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer. It does not imply that cancer has been cured, but rather that the disease is under control. Metastasis (A) is the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. Breakthrough (C) typically refers to a sudden development or improvement, not the disappearance of cancer signs. Intervention (D) involves medical treatment or action taken to address a health issue, not the disappearance of cancer signs.
Question 3 of 5
One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pressure injuries. Immobility reduces blood flow to the skin, leading to pressure injuries like bedsores. Constipation (A) is a complication of immobility for the digestive system. Blood clots (B) are a complication for the circulatory system. Muscle atrophy (C) is a complication for the muscular system due to lack of movement.
Question 4 of 5
The stage of dying in which a person prepares for death is identified as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Acceptance. This stage, according to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross' model of grief, involves coming to terms with one's mortality and making peace with death. During this stage, individuals may feel a sense of calmness and readiness for their impending death. Bargaining (A) involves seeking to negotiate or make deals to avoid death. Depression (B) is characterized by feelings of sadness and hopelessness about the impending death. Denial (C) is the initial stage where individuals refuse to accept the reality of their terminal illness. Acceptance (D) is the final stage where individuals have embraced their impending death and are at peace with it.
Question 5 of 5
During preoperative assessment for a 7:30 AM (0730) surgery, the nurse finds the patient drank a cup of coffee this morning. The nurse reports this information to the anesthesia provider. Which action does the nurse anticipate next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: A delay in or cancellation of surgery. Consuming coffee before surgery can lead to increased gastric fluid volume and acidity, potentially increasing the risk of aspiration during anesthesia induction. To minimize this risk, surgery may be delayed or canceled to allow time for the stomach to empty. Summary: B: Questions regarding components of the coffee - Irrelevant as the concern is the effect of coffee on gastric fluid. C: Additional questions about why the patient had coffee - Irrelevant, the focus is on the impact of coffee on surgery. D: Instructions to determine what education was provided in the preoperative visit - Irrelevant, the immediate concern is the impact of coffee on surgery.