ATI RN
Basic Principles of Long-Term Patient Care Developing a Therapeutic Community Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most important control measure to consider when working with new equipment or in a new role?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Specialist training ensures safe and effective use of new equipment.
Question 2 of 5
Why is palliative care the best care for a terminal illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for terminal patients by managing symptoms aggressively.
Question 3 of 5
Client - Centred Counselling hypothesizes that man is ______. A. Rational B. Self Centred C. Socialized D. Constructive E. Forward moving
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Client-centred counselling hypothesizes that individuals are rational, socialized, constructive, and forward-moving. Self-centredness is not emphasized in this approach.
Question 4 of 5
Multi-morbidity can be defined as:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Multi-morbidity is clinically defined as the co-existence of 2+ chronic diseases in one person, aligning with option E, a standard definition in medical literature.
Question 5 of 5
A 68-year-old woman with primary hyperparathyroidism is scheduled to undergo parathyroidectomy. Her serum calcium concentration is 15 mg/dL. IV administration of which of the following substances is the MOST appropriate initial management?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia (serum calcium > 14 mg/dL) is initially managed with IV normal saline to promote diuresis and calcium excretion, addressing the underlying dehydration common in this condition.