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ATI RN · ATI Fundamentals · Basic Post-Operative Care of a Patient

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is following a plan of care for passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. What specifics will be included on the plan?

A. Ask the patient to demonstrate ROM at 9 a.m. each day.

B. Do ROM exercises two times a day, each exercise two to five times.

C. Request family be available twice a day to perform ROM.

D. Move each joint until the patient complains of pain.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do ROM exercises two times a day, each exercise two to five times.

Question 2 of 5

Each time a nursing assistant greets a resident, he should

A. Assume that the resident knows who he is

B. Explain the procedure to be performed

C. Reassure the resident that she will not have to do anything during the procedure

D. Avoid telling the resident about the procedure if he thinks it will upset her

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Explain the procedure to be performed

Question 3 of 5

Your 23-year-old diabetic patient was found unresponsive with increased respirations, hypotension, and bradycardia. Family members state he recently had a tooth pulled and was prescribed Vicodin. Which of the following is most likely to cause the patient's presentation?

A. Myasthenia gravis

B. Metabolic alkalosis

C. Ketoacidosis

D. Narcotic overdose

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Narcotic overdose

Question 4 of 5

A code of ethics revolves around

A. Getting tasks done as quickly as possible

B. Controlling costs in the facility

C. Valuing residents and giving ethical care

D. Sharing opinions and personal values with residents

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Valuing residents and giving ethical care

Question 5 of 5

Singapore's population is rapidly ageing, it has been estimated that by the year 2030, the population above 65 will reach one million. Many are also living alone because of changing family structures, resulting from personal preferences or unfortunate circumstances or others. From the year 2000 to the year 2014 the elderly population living alone has:

A. Doubled

B. Remained stable

C. Decreased by half

D. Tripled

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Doubled

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