ATI RN
Basic Principles of Long-Term Patient Care Developing a Therapeutic Community Questions
Question 1 of 5
When using a pulse oximetry device
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Supine position. When using a pulse oximetry device, the supine position can lead to inaccurate readings due to potential compression of blood vessels. This can result in false low oxygen saturation readings. Avoiding the supine position ensures accurate readings. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because excessive fluids, loose tape, and other factors do not directly impact the accuracy of pulse oximetry readings like the supine position does.
Question 2 of 5
An operating room nurse is preparing for a surgical procedure for an infant. The nurses perioperative care is based on what physiologic factor that puts infants at greater risk from surgery than adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants have less blood volume, increasing risks like hypovolemia during surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting a health history for a patient with a skin problem. What question or statement would be most useful in eliciting information about personal hygiene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions like C gather detailed hygiene habits without judgment.
Question 4 of 5
What term is used to describe the correction or prevention of disorders of body structures used in locomotion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orthopedics focuses on musculoskeletal disorders and locomotion.
Question 5 of 5
The student nurse studying the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system knows that the following are functions of the bladder. Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The bladder stores urine (A), is inhibited by sympathetics (B), has a protective fold (D), and contracts via parasympathetics (E); C and F are anatomically incorrect.