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ATI RN · ATI Fundamentals · Basic Care of Dying Patient

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Question 1 of 5

A patient has been taught how to do Kegel exercises. What statement by the patient indicates a need for further information?

A. I understand these will help me control stress incontinence.
B. I know this is also called pelvic floor muscle training.
C. I will do these 30 to 80 times a day for 2 months.
D. I will contract the muscles in my abdomen and thighs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will contract the muscles in my abdomen and thighs.

Question 2 of 5

Standard Precautions means

A. Not performing care on residents who have infectious diseases
B. Treating all blood
C. body fluids
D. and mucous membranes as if they were infected

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Treating all blood

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Which goal is a priority for assessing the patient before surgery?

A. Plan for care after the procedure.
B. Establish a patient's baseline of normal function.
C. Educate the patient and family about the procedure.
D. Gather appropriate equipment for the patient's needs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Establish a patient's baseline of normal function.

Question 4 of 5

To maintain proper body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should

A. Hold the object out and away from her body
B. Face the object or person she is moving
C. Twist at the waist as she picks up the object
D. Try to keep her center of gravity as high as possible

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Face the object or person she is moving

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant?

A. Keeping quiet if he makes a mistake
B. Documenting care accurately and promptly
C. Telling his friend details about the residents he works with
D. Rushing a resident through tasks if there is not much time left in the nursing assistant's shift

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Documenting care accurately and promptly

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