ATI Ch 2 (Josh)

Question 1

Which Non-Nursing staff member assesses and plans for clients to regain activities of daily living skills, especially motor skills of the upper extremities?

Answer 1

Occupational Therapist

Question 2

If a client has difficulty using an eating utensil (spoon), which non-nursing hospital staff should be called?

Answer 2

Occupational Therapist

Question 3

If your client has unexplained weight loss and low serum albumin levels, which non-nursing hospital staff should be called?

Answer 3

Dietician

Question 4

Following surgery, your client has difficulty ambulating and regaining strength. Which non-nursing hospital staff should be called?

Answer 4

Pharmacist

Question 5

If a client has terminal cancer and wishes to go home but is no longer able to perform many activiites of daily living. If he needs medical equipment, who should you contact for him?

Answer 5

Social Worker

Question 6

If your client has difficulty swallowing, which non-nursing hospital staff should you call?

Answer 6

Speech Pathologist

Question 7

A nurse is caring for an older adult who lives alon and is to be discharged in 3 days. He states that it is difficult to prepare adequate nutritius meals at home for just himself. Which non-nursing staff member should he be referred to?

Answer 7

Social Worker

can provide meals or resources outside of the hospital

Question 8

A client having difficulty self-feeding due to arthritis should be referred to which non-nursing personnel?

Answer 8

Occupational Therapist

Question 9

Can CNA’s measure patient vital signs?

Answer 9

Yes