ATI RN
Basics of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the form of therapy that encourages the person to remember past experiences?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Reminiscence therapy. This form of therapy focuses on recalling past experiences to promote emotional healing and self-understanding. It can help individuals process unresolved emotions and gain insight into their behaviors. Reality orientation (A) aims to help individuals with cognitive impairments stay connected to the present. Validating (B) involves acknowledging and accepting a person's feelings and experiences. Remotivation therapy (D) focuses on restoring motivation and self-esteem through goal-setting and encouragement. Reminiscence therapy is specifically designed to explore and reflect on past memories for therapeutic benefit.
Question 2 of 5
The intravenous infusion of nutrients bypassing the digestive tract is referred to as TPN which stands for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN). "Parenteral" refers to delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract. This method is used when a patient cannot or should not receive nutrition through the gastrointestinal tract. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe the process of delivering nutrients intravenously. A: Total percutaneous nutrition is not a recognized term. B: Total peripheral nutrition inaccurately refers to delivering nutrients into the peripheral veins, not necessarily bypassing the digestive tract. C: Total portable nutrition is not a standard term in the medical field.
Question 3 of 5
The process of resolving conflicts in a positive manner so that everyone is satisfied is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Conflict resolution. Conflict resolution refers to the process of addressing and resolving conflicts in a positive manner to ensure that all parties involved reach a satisfying outcome. This involves open communication, active listening, problem-solving, and compromise to find a mutually beneficial solution. A: Outcome resolution does not capture the essence of the process, as it focuses solely on the result rather than the process of resolving conflicts. C: Constructive resolution is similar to conflict resolution but lacks the specificity of addressing conflicts between parties. D: Continuing resolution does not accurately reflect the process of actively working towards resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing. The patient has been assigned a physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologists of ASA III. Which assessment will support this classification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a patient with poorly controlled hypertension and an implanted pacemaker falls under ASA III classification due to significant systemic disease. This indicates a moderate to severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating but limits daily activity. Patients in this category require careful preoperative assessment and management. Choice A is incorrect as a normal, healthy patient would be classified as ASA I. Choice B is incorrect as denial of illnesses does not impact the ASA classification. Choice D is incorrect as it describes a patient in a moribund state, which would be classified as ASA IV or V.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is concerned about the skin integrity of the patient in the intraoperative phase of surgery. Which action will the nurse take to minimize skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Securing attachments to the operating table with foam padding. This action helps distribute pressure and reduce the risk of skin breakdown by providing cushioning and support. Securing attachments with foam padding minimizes direct pressure on bony prominences, enhancing skin integrity. A: Encouraging the patient to bathe before surgery does not directly address skin breakdown prevention during the intraoperative phase. C: Periodically adjusting the patient during the surgical procedure may disrupt the surgical field and increase the risk of complications. D: Measuring the time a patient is in one position during surgery is important but does not actively prevent skin breakdown; it is more focused on monitoring positioning duration.