Ati chapter 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What does the law confine nurses to be accountable for? - ANSWER -shield themselves from liability -advocate for clients -provide care within nursing scope -determine what can be delegated to other personnel -provide safe/proficient care that is consistent Federal regulations consist of: - ANSWER federal laws and criminal/civil laws federal laws made by: - ANSWER ■ Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ■ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ■ Mental Health P...

ATI Med Surg Test Questions Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance Answer Key Question 1: (see full question) An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use? You selected: Hypokalemia Correct Explanation: Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop diuretics, can induce hypokalemia...

A nurse is going to administer medication to an infant using a medicine dropper. The best method is to open the child's mouth by gently squeezing the cheeks and placing the drops: - ANSWER in the buccal pouch. A 12-year-old is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The client will be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the client should provide medication teaching specifically to: - ANSWER both the child and his mother regar...

.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Whic...

ATI-MED-SURG-PROCTORED EXAM 2019 RETAKE WITH NGN-100% Top-score-2023-2024 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the followin...

ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam Test Bank latest 2023/2024 most questions tested 2019 to 2023 1 A nurse is caring for a client who has left lower atelectasis. In whichof the following positions should the nurse place the client for postural drainage? B. Right Lateral in Trendelenburg position 2 A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels checked. The client the nurse to explain the laboratory test. Which of the following is an appropr...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE (2022/2023) LATEST UPDATE WITH HIGHLIGTED SOLUTIONS .A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorr...

- The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material Test Bank - Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing (11th Edition by Harding) 3 Adult Medical Surgical Edition 11.0 ATI purple book is the one we are using and all questions are coming from there. My exam is on Immunity, Infection, Inflammation , care of patients with HIV, Cancer, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, burns , wounds, psoriasis, immunizations, lupus Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse teaches...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

RN ATI Fundamentals (10.0) Chapter 1 1. A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Sele ct all that apply.) a. Home health care b. Rehabilitation facilities c. Diagnostic centers d. Skilled nursing facilities e. Oncology centers 2. A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms ...