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ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH NGN

QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

For cataract extraction surgery, what are the protocols? - ANS --avoid taking

aspirin

-use cool compress on eye before calling MD if itchy

-avoid bending at the waist b/c it can raise intraoccular pressure (BEND AT THE

KNEES)

-don't lift anything over 10 lbs



If a patient 24 hours p/o refuses to ambulate, what should you do first? - ANS --

assess pain

-THEN you can educate, turn patient, give PRN analgesic



What happens during true labor? - ANS --cervix transitions to anterior position

-contractions felt in low ab and back

-increases w/ ambulation

-cervix thins



What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)? - ANS --dry mouth

and constipation (eat fiber and chew gum) and BLURRED VISION

-take a night to minimize drowsiness

-lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating

,What should you do for diabetes insipidus? - ANS --monitor increase urine output

(polyuria->over 4 L/day)

-monitor tachycardia

-orthostatic hypotension

-increased BUN

-monitor for hyperthermia d/t dehydration



What should you do to minimize risk of increased ICP? - ANS --place client in quiet

environment

-spread out nursing activities throughout the day

-keep head of bed no more than 25 degrees



What should you do for a client who recently got a stoma and can't afford it d/t

lack of insurance? - ANS --arrange for social services

-refer to american cancer society

-refer to support groups

-refer to enterostomal therapist

-DO NOT delay discharge



What should you teach for myasthenia gravis patients? - ANS --cut food into small

bites and eat slowly (SEMI-SOLID)

-keep HOB elevated 30-60 mins after meal

,-weigh self daily

-take anticholinesterase meds 45-60 mins before meals (NOT anticholinergics)

-choose snacks high in calories

-ANNUAL FLU VACCINE->avoid pulmonary disorders b/c compromised resp muscles



What should you do for clients who have rheumatoid arthritis and are in pain? -

ANS --allow frequent rest periods throughout the day

-recommend warm showers, not baths to prevent falls

-apply ice to reduce inflammation

-don't do morning ADLs until pain meds are given

-don't take more than 4 g of acetaminophen/day

-encourage high iron, protein and vitamins



What should you give a toddler who has infectious gastroenteritis? - ANS --initiate

oral rehydration therapy

-DONT give BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet because it doesn't have

electrolytes



What should you do if the client vomits on a reusable BP cuff? - ANS --send it off

in a labeled bag for contamination

-DONT throw it away

-rinse in cold water immediately after

-use chlorine bleach to clean blood spills

, What does petechiae over the chest after a lower leg injury mean? - ANS --at risk

for fat embolism syndrome

-PRIORITY FINDING



What is important about newborn safety? - ANS --set hot water heater temp at 120

degree F or below

-DONT sleep with blanket

-make sure crib slats are no more than 2.5 in apart

-place baby's car seat rear facing until 2



What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel? - ANS --LVN: insert NG tube

-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample



What should you instruct the client of a newborn baby regarding motor vehicle

safety? - ANS --place baby at 45 degree angle

-rear facing until 2 year old

-place blanket over baby AFTER harness is set

-secure retainer clip at level of baby's armpit



What about a physicial assessment is wrong? - ANS --SHOULDNT write detailed

notes

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