Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient PPT

ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient PPT

Question 1 of 63

With whom may a nursing assistant share a resident's health information?

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Question 2 of 63

What is the most likely impact on the workforce of a lack of staff health and safety training?

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Question 3 of 63

An object can be called clean if

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Question 4 of 63

A 26 y/o seat-belted driver presents with diffuse abdominal tenderness and free air on abdominal films. The patient should:

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Question 5 of 63

A man with benign prostatic hypertrophy may have difficulty with

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Question 6 of 63

During preoperative assessment for a 7:30 AM (0730) surgery, the nurse finds the patient drank a cup of coffee this morning. The nurse reports this information to the anesthesia provider. Which action does the nurse anticipate next?

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Question 7 of 63

Your adult patient called for help after he began to vomit bright red blood. On arrival, the patient is found to be tachycardic and bleeding freely from his mouth. His respirations are shallow, and his skin is cool with a blood pressure of 68 systolic. His only history involves liver disease from chronic alcoholism. He denies drinking recently. What should be the goal of your pre-hospital intervention with this patient after ensuring his airway and applying oxygen therapy?

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Question 8 of 63

A normal age-related change for the circulatory system is

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Question 9 of 63

What is one guideline for a nursing assistant who is caring for a resident receiving oxygen therapy?

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Question 10 of 63

A nurse has instructed a clinic patient about collecting a specimen for a routine urinalysis. The patient makes the following statements. Which one indicates a need for more teaching?

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Question 11 of 63

__________ is a program of care given by a specialist or team to help restore or improve function following an illness or injury.

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Question 12 of 63

A resident who hugs a teddy bear throughout the day may be using a defense mechanism called

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Question 13 of 63

Prediabetes can be delayed or prevented by

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Question 14 of 63

Which of the following characteristics of nitrous oxide MOST likely explains why its alveolar and inspired concentrations equilibrate more rapidly than those of desflurane?

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Question 15 of 63

A patient is experiencing a possible neurological emergency from a blunt force closed head injury. He is found to have abnormal pupillary reactions to light and has lost the ability to move his eyes from side to side to follow your finger movements. He is also unable to identify the number of fingers you are holding up. He reports he is able to see the fingers but is not able to focus enough to identify how many fingers are present. Which of the following cranial nerves should you suspect may be involved in his injury?

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Question 16 of 63

How far into the rectum should a rectal thermometer be inserted?

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Question 17 of 63

What is the body mass index (BMI) of a person who is considered overweight?

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Question 18 of 63

Which fire extinguisher would be used in an environment containing flammable gases?

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Question 19 of 63

Who is responsible for the management of fires in the workplace?

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Question 20 of 63

Which one of the following statement is true?

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Question 21 of 63

_________ is a disorder in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination.

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Question 22 of 63

Venous blood samples are often obtained in the pre-hospital setting for various tests to be performed at the hospital. What color tube stopper would a paramedic want to use if law enforcement at an accident requests the patients involved have their blood drawn at the scene to be tested for the possibility of alcohol intoxication at the hospital?

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Question 23 of 63

One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is

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Question 24 of 63

A common type of closed wound is a(n)

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Question 25 of 63

The mother of a 2 year old tells the nurse she always cleans the childs ears with a hairpin. What would the nurse tell the mother?

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Question 26 of 63

Which member of the care team has the most direct contact with the residents?

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Question 27 of 63

The painful and permanent stiffening of a muscle is called

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Question 28 of 63

The part of a word that is added to the end of a root or a prefix is the

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Question 29 of 63

Passive range of motion exercises are done

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Question 30 of 63

When positioning a bed pan for a bedridden patient, the nurse should ensure that the bed pan is:

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Question 31 of 63

You are on-scene with a patient who you suspect may be experiencing a myocardial infarction. He is conscious and alert, anxious, and has dilated pupils. He complains of substernal chest pain and admits to recent cocaine use. How does the use of cocaine increase the risk of experiencing an acute myocardial infarction?

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Question 32 of 63

What is the function of the Calgary Cambridge consultation?

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Question 33 of 63

Draw sheets are used to

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Question 34 of 63

The primary risk for residents who are unconscious is

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Question 35 of 63

What is the main aim in a first aid situation where a casualty is bleeding heavily?

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Question 36 of 63

One way that an NA can promote independence for a resident with special needs is to

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Question 37 of 63

The process of burning is known as

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Question 38 of 63

What is one way that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is spread?

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Question 39 of 63

Motorcycle crash, noisy respirations, apneic, hematoma in pharynx, airway management?

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Question 40 of 63

A patient at a community health center is discussing a planned exercise program. The patient is being treated for cardiovascular disease. What would the nurse recommend?

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Question 41 of 63

You are the first ambulance to arrive on the scene of a single-car accident. As you approach the scene, you see four patients, two have been ejected from their vehicle, and two are still in the vehicle. What should be your next course of action?

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ATI RN · Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient PPT

Question 42 of 63

Blood pressure is measured using a

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Question 43 of 63

A 30 year old male presents after a motor vehicle crash. Vital signs are RR 18, HR 88, BP 130/72, GCS 13. Laparotomy is indicated when:

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Question 44 of 63

When a resident is confused, the nursing assistant should

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Question 45 of 63

2 Which of the following is an example of subjective information?

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Question 46 of 63

A cover letter should include

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Question 47 of 63

You are called to assist a 55-year-old male who complains of sudden onset chest pain, dyspnea, and palpitations. On arrival, he is found semi-conscious with a pulse rate too fast to palpate and a blood pressure of 80 systolic. Once on the monitor, he is exhibiting an irregularly wide complex tachycardia, with a polymorphic QRS appearance, at nearly 200 per minute. Which of the following would be the most effective intervention for this patient?

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Question 48 of 63

Which of the following statement is not correct?

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Question 49 of 63

How should an artificial eye be cleaned?

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Question 50 of 63

Generally speaking how much time should a nursing assistant wait before reading an occult blood test?

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Question 51 of 63

Who is best equipped to help a nursing assistant communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than the nursing assistant does?

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Question 52 of 63

Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation?

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Question 53 of 63

A resident who has had a cerebrovascular accident and has diminished sensation may be at risk for

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Question 54 of 63

What is the main advantage of cutaneous stimulation in managing pain:

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Question 55 of 63

A young woman comes to the Emergency Department with severe abdominal cramping and frequent bloody stools. Food poisoning is suspected. What diagnostic test would be used to confirm this diagnosis?

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Question 56 of 63

Which of the following is a guideline for assisting with bowel retraining?

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Question 57 of 63

The stage of dying in which a person prepares for death is identified as

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Question 58 of 63

What is the correct way to check for a response in an injured person?

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Question 59 of 63

How can a nursing assistant help make discharge easier for a resident?

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Question 60 of 63

A student is assessing a postoperative patient who has developed pneumonia. The plan of care includes positioning the patient in the Fowlers or semi-Fowlers position. What is the rationale for this position?

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Question 61 of 63

The disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer is called

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Question 62 of 63

One important thing for the nursing assistant to check when a resident is being discharged is

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Question 63 of 63

Which of the following strategies BEST prevents ventricular dysrhythmias in a patient undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?

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