ATI RN
Basic Care of Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is one reason that a resident might have an order to restrict her fluid intake?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because a resident with a gastrointestinal illness may have restrictions on fluid intake to prevent aggravating symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting. Excess fluids can worsen the condition. Choice A (sleepy) is irrelevant to fluid restriction. Choice B (physical therapy) does not directly impact fluid intake. Choice C (weight-reducing diet) typically focuses on food intake, not fluids. Ultimately, the resident's gastrointestinal illness is the primary reason for fluid restriction to support their health and recovery.
Question 2 of 5
What is a function of the male reproductive system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: To manufacture testosterone. The male reproductive system includes testes that produce testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. Testosterone is responsible for the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics. Progesterone (B) is primarily produced by the female reproductive system, specifically the ovaries. Ova (C) are female reproductive cells produced by the ovaries. Estrogen (D) is the primary female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Therefore, A is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the function of the male reproductive system in producing testosterone.
Question 3 of 5
A weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement is ___________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a condition characterized by weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement. This weakening impairs the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. A: Coronary artery disease involves blocked heart arteries, not weakening of the heart muscle. B: Angina pectoris is chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, not weakening of the heart muscle. C: Myocardial ischemia refers to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, not the weakening and enlargement of the heart muscle seen in cardiomyopathy.
Question 4 of 5
What is the membrane that covers and protects the lungs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pleur. The pleura is the double-layered membrane that covers and protects the lungs. The visceral pleura is in direct contact with the lung tissue, while the parietal pleura lines the chest cavity. This protective membrane helps reduce friction during breathing. Plaque (A), Pancreas (B), and Lymph (C) are incorrect choices. Plaque is a buildup of fatty deposits in arteries, not related to the lungs. The pancreas is an organ involved in digestion and hormone regulation, not part of the lung structure. Lymph refers to the fluid and the system that helps the body fight infections, not a membrane covering the lungs.
Question 5 of 5
What is the first symptom of a cataract?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Blurred vision. The first symptom of a cataract is typically blurred vision, as the clouding of the lens causes light to scatter, leading to fuzzy or unclear vision. Reduced side vision (A) is not typically the first symptom, vomiting (B) is not associated with cataracts, and double vision (D) is more commonly linked to other eye conditions. Blurred vision is the hallmark initial symptom of cataracts due to the gradual clouding of the lens.