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ARRT Practice Questions for Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by a patient would alert the nurse to an increased risk for skin cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing lesions (color, size) suggest potential malignancy, warranting further assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the urine output of a patient with Parkinsons disease who is on levodopa. Which of the following is a common finding for a patient on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa can darken urine to brown or black as a side effect.
Question 3 of 5
Based on knowledge of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, what type of stools would the nurse assess in a patient with an illness that causes the stool to pass through the large intestine quickly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid transit reduces water absorption, resulting in soft, watery stools.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the stoma of a patient with an ostomy. What would the nurse assess in a normal, healthy stoma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A healthy stoma is dark red and moist, indicating good perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best action for a lone first aider in an emergency situation with an unconscious non-breathing adult?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Starting CPR immediately can be life-saving while shouting for help ensures assistance arrives quickly.