Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 1 of 65

Which of the following needs to be reported to the nurse?

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Question 2 of 65

Which of the following can help reduce pain?

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Question 3 of 65

What is an important safety measure when a nursing assistant transfers a resident to a surgical bed?

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Question 4 of 65

What is the first action an employee should take when using dangerous substances?

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Question 5 of 65

Which of the following is an example of a suffix?

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Question 6 of 65

After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is

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Question 7 of 65

A female resident's perineal area should be cleaned

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Question 8 of 65

A person is likely to have stools that are hard and difficult to pass when:

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Question 9 of 65

Which of the following factors DECREASES the MAC of isoflurane?

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Question 10 of 65

Which of the following would be considered an abnormal count for a radial pulse?

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Question 11 of 65

When the body is exposed to an allergen what substance is released?

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Question 12 of 65

Which one of the following should be performed first in any patient whose injuries may include multiple closed extremity fractures?

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Question 13 of 65

Which of the following is the best way for a nursing assistant to care for a resident with a functional barrier?

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Question 14 of 65

A causative agent is

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Question 15 of 65

If a nursing assistant encourages a resident to play cards with friends, what kind of wellness is she promoting?

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Question 16 of 65

How can manual handling be minimized?

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Question 17 of 65

A pulse oximeter measures

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Question 18 of 65

A disorder that is related to the absorption of vitamin B12 is ___________.

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Question 19 of 65

Which of the following is the best way that a nursing assistant can help prevent falls?

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Question 20 of 65

Which situation could increase insurance premiums for employers?

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Question 21 of 65

Which of the following drugs has the SHORTEST elimination half-life?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 22 of 65

The most specific test to evaluate for injuries of solid abdominal organs is:

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 23 of 65

The nurse is caring for a surgical patient, when the family member asks what perioperative nursing means. How should the nurse respond?

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Question 24 of 65

A resident should place a cane about ___________ inches in front of his stronger leg.

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Question 25 of 65

Which of the following is true of residents who have angina?

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Question 26 of 65

The ______ is the outer layer of the skin which is composed of dead cells.

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Question 27 of 65

You are preparing to initiate a rapid sequence intubation on a pediatric patient who is exhibiting a borderline hypotensive state with a decreased level of consciousness and hypoventilation. He is quickly becoming hypoxic with a SpO2 of 77% and a delayed capillary refill. Which medication would be most effective in sedating this patient for the procedure?

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Question 28 of 65

Which of the following medication types are used to decrease the workload of the heart by blocking sympathetic stimulation of receptors that work on the SA node and myocardial cells, thus decreasing the force of myocardial contraction and directly reducing a patient's heart rate?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 29 of 65

A chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine or colon is called

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Question 30 of 65

What type of fire is a black fire extinguisher used for?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 31 of 65

You are ordered to administer 0.3 mL of epinephrine for a moderate allergic reaction. What is the preferred initial route of administration of epinephrine for an allergic reaction?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 32 of 65

Your adult patient has an altered mental status, and a blood sugar reading of 35 mg/dL is obtained using a glucometer. He is unable to follow commands, and no IV access is available. Which medication and route should be considered?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 33 of 65

Which of the following statements is true?

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Question 34 of 65

A nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment. What is the rationale for palpating the abdomen last when conducting an abdominal assessment?

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Question 35 of 65

Which of the following is a guideline for safe foot care for a resident who has diabetes?

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Question 36 of 65

One method substance abusers use to try to hide their addiction is to

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Question 37 of 65

Sara Thomas is scheduled for liposuction surgery to reduce her weight. Based on urgency, how is this surgery classified?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 38 of 65

An older adult woman has constant dribbling of urine. The associated discomfort, odor, and embarrassment may support which of the following nursing diagnoses?

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Question 39 of 65

Under what condition is wearing artificial nails in a long-term care facility acceptable?

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Question 40 of 65

What age range is associated with toddlers?

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Question 41 of 65

If a resident feels faint, a nursing assistant should

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Question 42 of 65

The most important risk factor(s) for the development of a healthcare associated infection in the older person is which of the following?

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Question 43 of 65

Which of the following is associated with person-centered care?

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Question 44 of 65

A 28 year old male is brought to the E He was involved in a fight in which he was beaten with a wooden stick. His chest shows multiple severe bruises. His airway is clear, RR is 22, HR is 126 and systolic BP is 90mmHg. Which one of the following should be performed during the primary survey?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 45 of 65

What is the minimum number of employees in an organisation that requires risk assessments to be recorded?

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Question 46 of 65

Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 47 of 65

A nurse is assisting a postoperative patient with deep-breathing exercises. Which of the following is an accurate step for this procedure?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient

Question 48 of 65

To convert ounces to milliliters the nursing assistant should multiply by

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Question 49 of 65

After a myocardial infarction, a client is placed on a sodium restricted diet. When the nurse is teaching the client about the diet, which meal plan would be the most appropriate to suggest?

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Question 50 of 65

2 What is the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)?

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Question 51 of 65

While conducting an EKG on your post-myocardial infarction patient, you note the presence of consistently wide QRS complexes greater than 120 ms in duration. What does this most likely indicate?

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Question 52 of 65

Acute bronchitis can cause

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Question 53 of 65

When transferring a resident who has a weak side,

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Question 54 of 65

Laboratory results for a patient on prolonged bedrest include a high level of urinary calcium. What risk does this pose for the patient?

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Question 55 of 65

A weakening or wasting away of a muscle is known as

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Question 56 of 65

The circulating nurse is caring for a patient intraoperatively. Which primary role of the circulating nurse will be implemented?

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Question 57 of 65

Which of the following is true of sleep?

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Question 58 of 65

2 What is the nursing assistant's role in care planning?

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Question 59 of 65

Erectile dysfunction is

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Question 60 of 65

A female patient in a reproductive health clinic tells the nurse practitioner that she douches every day. Should the nurse tell the patient to continue this practice?

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Question 61 of 65

While evaluating the twelve-lead electrocardiogram tracing of your 66-year-old cardiac history patient for the possibility of an acute myocardial infarction, you note the presence of deep symmetrically inverted T waves. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this abnormal finding?

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Question 62 of 65

Cervical spine injury:

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Question 63 of 65

Indication for chest tube insertion?

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Question 64 of 65

The stage of dying in which a person believes Ã¢â‚¬Å“yes me

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Question 65 of 65

Which one following statements on transitional care is true:

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