ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Review
questions and answers verified&
updated 2023
DO NOT delegate what you can...EAT (Acronym) - answer What you can *EAT*
*E*-evaluate
*A*-assess
* T-*teach
Addison's & Cushings - answer Addison's = down down down up down
Cushings= up up up down up
hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia,
hypo/hyperglycemia
Contact precaution - answer MRS WHISE
protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt.
Multidrug-resistant organisms
RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies, Enteric diseases caused by
micro-organisms (C diff),
Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without touching the
outside of the bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
,Air or Pulmonary Embolism - answer S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense
of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the head of bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - answer (late decels, decreased variability, fetal
bradycardia, etc) Turn pt on Left side, give O2, stop pitocin, Increase IV fluids!
Tube feeding with decreased LOC - answer Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the stomach)
Head of bed elevated (prevent aspiration)
LOC - answer Level of Consciousness
After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - answer pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache
and leaking of CSF)
Pt with heat stroke - answer flat with legs elevated
during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - answer catheter is taped to the thigh. leg must be
kept straight.
After Myringotomy - answer position on the side of AFFECTED ear, allows drainage.
Myringotomy - answer surgical incision into the eardrum, to relieve pressure or drain fluid.
After Cateract surgery - answer pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for *1-4
weeks*
after Thyroidectomy - answer low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and shoulders.
Infant with Spina Bifida - answer Prone so that sac does not rupture
, Buck's Traction (skin) - answer elevate foot of bed for counter traction
After total hip replacement - answer don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-
60 degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by
separating thighs with pillows.
Prolapsed cord - answer Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
oxygen 8 to 10 L
Cleft Lip - answer position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the suture line. while
feeding hold in upright position.
To prevent dumping syndrome - answer (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining
position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and fiber
diet. small, frequent meals.
AKA (above knee amputation) - answer elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position prone daily
to maintain hip extension.
BKA (below knee amputation) - answer foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours. position prone to
provide hip extension.
detached retina - answer area of detachment should be in the dependent position
dependent position - answer supported
administration of enema - answer pt should be left side lying (Sim's) with knee flexed.
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