ATI RN
Provide Basic Patient Care Following Direction of Nursing Staff Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is one way a nursing assistant can help a family respond to the death of a loved one?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because promptly reporting a request for a clergy visit can provide spiritual support and guidance to the family during a difficult time. This option respects the family's beliefs and preferences, offering them a source of comfort and solace. By involving a clergy member, the family can receive emotional support and guidance in coping with the loss. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect: A: Influencing the family with the NA's religion is inappropriate as it may not align with the family's beliefs, potentially causing discomfort. C: Isolating the family and friends is detrimental as social support is crucial in the grieving process. D: Judging past behavior to make the family feel better is judgmental and may lead to added emotional distress.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is helping an older woman undress and notices the womans knee-high hose have left deep indentations. The woman has diabetes. Does this pose a risk to the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tight hose impair circulation, a serious risk in diabetics prone to vascular issues.
Question 3 of 5
Immobility affects the body in many ways. What is one serious effect of immobility on the cardiovascular system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility increases cardiac workload due to poor venous return.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is initiating a 24-hour urine collection for a patient at home. What will be the first thing the nurse will ask the patient to do at the beginning of the specimen collection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the first void starts the 24-hour period accurately.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient the first day after colon surgery. Based on knowledge of the effects of anesthesia and manipulation of the bowel during surgery, what focused assessment will be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anesthesia and surgery delay peristalsis; bowel sounds assess return.