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: Correct Answer: C - The NA should report changes in the resident's respiratory rate. Rationale: Reporting changes in the resident's respiratory rate is crucial in oxygen therapy monitoring. It helps identify any potential respiratory distress or improvement. This information allows healthcare providers to adjust oxygen levels accordingly and provide appropriate care. Monitoring respiratory rate is a key aspect of ensuring the resident's safety and well-being. Summary of other choices: A: The NA should limit smoking to certain areas. - Smoking should be completely avoided near a resident receiving oxygen therapy to prevent fire hazards. B: The NA should reduce the number of pillows the resident uses. - Adjusting the number of pillows may affect the resident's comfort but does not directly relate to oxygen therapy. D: The NA should use petroleum-based lip balms to help with irritation. - Petroleum-based lip balms are flammable and should be avoided near oxygen therapy.
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, indicating a response to treatment. Metastasis (A) is the spread of cancer to other parts of the body, not the disappearance of symptoms. Breakthrough (C) typically refers to the development of new symptoms or complications during treatment. Intervention (D) involves taking action to address a problem, not specifically related to the disappearance of cancer symptoms. Therefore, remission is the most appropriate term for the disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer.
Question 3 of 5
One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressure injuries are a common complication of immobility for the integumentary system due to prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to tissue damage. This can occur when a person remains in one position for an extended period, causing reduced blood flow and tissue breakdown. The other choices, constipation, blood clots, and muscle atrophy, are more related to the effects of immobility on other body systems such as the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems respectively. However, pressure injuries specifically affect the skin and underlying tissues, making it the correct choice in this case.
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. During the stage of acceptance, a person comes to terms with their impending death and begins to make peace with it. This stage involves a sense of calmness and readiness. Bargaining (A) involves trying to negotiate with a higher power to avoid death. Depression (B) entails feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Denial (C) is characterized by refusing to accept the reality of death. Acceptance is the final stage of the dying process as described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, indicating readiness and peace.
Question 5 of 5
A student is assessing a postoperative patient who has developed pneumonia. The plan of care includes positioning the patient in the Fowlers or semi-Fowlers position. What is the rationale for this position?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fowler's position aids lung expansion, improving oxygenation in pneumonia.