ATI RN
Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient PPT Questions
Question 1 of 5
When positioning a bed pan for a bedridden patient, the nurse should ensure that the bed pan is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A warm and powdered bed pan prevents skin irritation and sticking, ensuring patient comfort.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statement is not correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Person-centered care involves respecting patient autonomy but not blindly fulfilling every request; it balances patient preferences with clinical judgment and feasibility, aligning care with their values and goals.
Question 3 of 5
What is the main advantage of cutaneous stimulation in managing pain:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cutaneous stimulation provides the client with a sense of control over their pain by allowing them to apply it as needed in their own environment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following strategies BEST prevents ventricular dysrhythmias in a patient undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ECG synchronization times shock waves to the refractory period of the cardiac cycle, minimizing the risk of ventricular dysrhythmias.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following characteristics of nitrous oxide MOST likely explains why its alveolar and inspired concentrations equilibrate more rapidly than those of desflurane?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitrous oxide is often delivered at higher inspired concentrations (e.g., 70%) than desflurane, accelerating equilibration due to a greater concentration gradient.