ATI Comprehensive Practice Exam B Focused Review
Above the knee amputation:
Assist patient to prone position every 4 hours
Wrap limb in distal to proximal direction
Do not elevate after 48hrs to prevent flexion contractures
Aphasia
Limits ability to communicate
Does not affect swallowing and eating
Radiation therapy:
Can wash irradiated area with mild soap and water
Avoid applying lotion to irradiated area
Diarrhea is an expected side effect
Oxygen therapy:
Apply a water based lubricant to nares as needed
Wear cotton clothes during oxygen therapy because do not cause static electricity
Check oxygen equipment daily for proper functioning
Stages of change:
First educate staff members about problem
Develop goals, encourage staff input, and do a trial run of new system or change
Severe preeclampsia:
Blurred vision
Facial edema
Proteinuria
TB:
Will take medications for 6 months
Diet should consist of good amount of iron, protein, and calories
No mask needed while in public
Glomerulonephritis:
Proteinuria
Decreased GFR
Causes increased nitrates in the blood (not urine)
Above the knee amputation:
Assist patient to prone position every 4 hours
Wrap limb in distal to proximal direction
Do not elevate after 48hrs to prevent flexion contractures
Aphasia
Limits ability to communicate
Does not affect swallowing and eating
Radiation therapy:
Can wash irradiated area with mild soap and water
Avoid applying lotion to irradiated area
Diarrhea is an expected side effect
Oxygen therapy:
Apply a water based lubricant to nares as needed
Wear cotton clothes during oxygen therapy because do not cause static electricity
Check oxygen equipment daily for proper functioning
Stages of change:
First educate staff members about problem
Develop goals, encourage staff input, and do a trial run of new system or change
Severe preeclampsia:
Blurred vision
Facial edema
Proteinuria
TB:
Will take medications for 6 months
Diet should consist of good amount of iron, protein, and calories
No mask needed while in public
Glomerulonephritis:
Proteinuria
Decreased GFR
Causes increased nitrates in the blood (not urine)
