Basic Principles of Patient Care

ATI RN · Basic Principles of Patient Care

Question 1 of 65

A superficial burn is also known as a

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Question 2 of 65

One way for a nursing assistant to determine whether to perform a procedure or not is to

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Question 3 of 65

For which situation would it be appropriate to seek expert advice when completing workplace risk assessments?

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Question 4 of 65

Guidelines for the nursing assistant to give proper catheter care include

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Question 5 of 65

The guidelines known as _____________ are used for diseases that are spread through direct contact with another person or object.

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Question 6 of 65

The nurse is caring for a patient who will undergo a removal of a lung lobe. Which level of care will the patient require immediately post procedure?

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Question 7 of 65

A way for a nursing assistant to promote normal elimination for residents is to

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Question 8 of 65

Which of the following would be an expected outcome for a patient when the nurse is conducting a bowel training program?

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Question 9 of 65

If a resident's religious beliefs are different from a nursing assistant's beliefs, the nursing assistant should

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Question 10 of 65

You are treating a trauma patient and attempt intubation, but vocal cords are not visible. What tool would be the most valuable for achieving successful intubation?

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Question 11 of 65

Under which of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature on a person?

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Question 12 of 65

How to determine who is at risk of potential hazards?

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Question 13 of 65

Which of the following operational modes used in EMS communication can transmit voice as well as telemetry simultaneously?

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Question 14 of 65

Assistive devices are used to

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Question 15 of 65

The safest type of razor for a nursing assistant to use on residents is

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Question 16 of 65

A tumor that is cancerous is called a(n) ______ tumor.

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Question 17 of 65

Several minutes after sealing your adult trauma patient's sucking chest wound with an occlusive dressing secured on three sides, he begins to experience increasing shortness of breath, jugular vein distension, decreasing unilateral breath sounds on the affected side, and his blood pressure is less than 90 systolic and falling. Repeated attempts to relieve the pressure at the occlusive dressing have proven ineffective. At this point, which of the following should be initiated?

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Question 18 of 65

A sign that a stroke is occurring is

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Question 19 of 65

The most important thing a nursing assistant can do to prevent the spread of disease is to

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Question 20 of 65

The type of counselling process proposed by Carl Rogers is

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Question 21 of 65

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) was passed as a response to

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Question 22 of 65

A 70-year-old male was brought to your clinic by his wife. For the past 1 year his care needs have increased to the point that his wife who is the main caregiver is no longer able to cope. They live in a 3-room fully paid HDB flat and have no children. They get by with vouchers given by the CDC and public assistance handouts. His wife is requesting Voluntary Nursing Home placement. He is assessed to have an RAF of Category 3. Based on this category he is likely to be:

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Question 23 of 65

Limb-threatening extremity injuries:

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Question 24 of 65

Nitroglycerin may come in pill form and is taken

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Question 25 of 65

One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a resident who has a visual impairment is to

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Question 26 of 65

A 34-year-old man is brought to the ED after being pinned to the wall of a building by a cement truck. He is in obvious shock, and has deformities and marked swelling of both thighs. Although no open wounds are present, his shock:

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Question 27 of 65

What is the best way to share safe working practice?

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Question 28 of 65

Gagging that occurs during awake intubation is BEST prevented by local anesthetic block of which of the following nerves?

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Question 29 of 65

Normal age-related changes for the respiratory system include

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Question 30 of 65

According to MyPlate how many days a week should a person eat seafood as a protein source?

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Question 31 of 65

You are evaluating a trauma patient who may have sustained a spinal cord injury. Which of the following would you expect to see in a trauma patient with a spinal cord injury with autonomic nervous system involvement?

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Question 32 of 65

One type of cancer that can affect a person who has AIDS is

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Question 33 of 65

Which of the following would be an early sign of a possible aortic dissection?

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Question 34 of 65

A 30-year-old man sustains a severely comminuted, open, distal right femur fracture. Immediate efforts should involve:

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Question 35 of 65

Moving a body part toward the body is called

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Question 36 of 65

One step a nursing assistant should take when preparing to make a bed is to

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Question 37 of 65

One function of the integumentary system is to

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Question 38 of 65

When a nursing assistant is serving meals to residents she must always:

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Question 39 of 65

What are the key principles of person centred care?

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Question 40 of 65

An inmate approaches the nurse and says, 'Can I talk to you?' What is the best response by the nurse?

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Question 41 of 65

A home care patient has an indwelling catheter connected to a leg bag. What can the nurse recommend to help prevent development of a urinary tract infection?

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Question 42 of 65

When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should

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Question 43 of 65

Which of the following is part of a person's vital signs?

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Question 44 of 65

What is a minimum requirement for first aid in the workplace?

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Question 45 of 65

In managing the head-injury patient which is the most initial step:

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Question 46 of 65

A nurse caring for an elderly postsurgical patient helps the patient perform leg exercises. Which age-related change makes these exercises even more important?

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Question 47 of 65

A nurse is assessing the activity level of a 5-month-old baby. What normal findings would be assessed?

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Question 48 of 65

One reason why a resident may not be allowed fluids before surgery is

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Question 49 of 65

Therapy that allows residents with AD to believe they live in the past is

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Question 50 of 65

Your adult patient sustained a right index finger amputation at work. On arrival, first responders have the bleeding controlled with sterile dressings, and the patient is conscious, alert, and oriented. What is the best way to manage the patient's amputated finger during transport to the hospital?

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Question 51 of 65

The decision on which bath to give a resident is made by

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Question 52 of 65

A resident lashes out at a roommate on the same day that her relative cancelled a visit. Which defense mechanism is this example illustrating?

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Question 53 of 65

Which of the following is a typical task that nursing assistants perform?

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Question 54 of 65

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient on the medical-surgical floor. Which activity will the nurse encourage to prevent venous stasis and the formation of thrombus?

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Question 55 of 65

A nurse is preparing to catheterize a female patient. What will the nurse consider when comparing the anatomy of the female urethra with that of the male urethra?

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Question 56 of 65

The basic working unit of the nervous system is the

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Question 57 of 65

A stage 1 pressure injury has skin that is

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Question 58 of 65

Which of the following patients would be most at risk for alterations in oral health?

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Question 59 of 65

The main part of a word that gives it meaning is the

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Question 60 of 65

An example of a restraint alternative is

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Question 61 of 65

What is one problem associated with chest tubes that should be reported by the nursing assistant?

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Question 62 of 65

One guideline for a nursing assistant who is giving foot care to a resident with diabetes is to

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Question 63 of 65

Which of the following tests MOST reliably predicts the likelihood that a patient will develop malignant hyperthermia?

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Question 64 of 65

A type of catheter that fits over the penis is called a(n)

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Question 65 of 65

Protected health information (PHI) includes

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