ATI RN
Medical Administrative Assistant Interview Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What may a person experience in a hypomanic phase of a bipolar mood disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypomania involves elevated mood, reduced sleep need, and irritability, distinguishing it from depression or mania.
Question 2 of 5
If a resident has provided the community with a signed physician statement indicating his ability to determine his need for PRN medications, can clearly communicate his need for an 'as needed' medication, and you have a complete physician order to give the medication, you:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: With a physician statement and order, staff can assist with PRN medications as ordered, respecting resident autonomy and CCL rules.
Question 3 of 5
A 53-year-old patient who is receiving ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day for chronic, low back pain develops lower-extremity edema. The pain management nurse suspects that the edema is caused by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, can impair renal function, leading to fluid retention and edema, especially with chronic use.
Question 4 of 5
The pain management nurse assesses a patient with complex regional pain syndrome. The nurse is concerned about the patient's depressed mood, because they have said, 'I can't live with this pain.' The nurse further assesses for suicide risk, because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic pain, like CRPS, is a known risk factor for suicidal ideation, necessitating further assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with fibromyalgia reports symptoms of unrelieved pain. To determine whether the patient is also experiencing other symptoms, the pain management nurse will ask the patient about:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibromyalgia often includes dizziness and anxiety alongside pain and fatigue, unlike the other symptom pairs.