ATI CAPSTONE COMBO ASSESSMENT A & B

1. what is montelukast (singular) for? a. a leukotriene modifier, and is taken on a regular basis, once a day, and not prn, and is not used for exercise induced asthma 2. what does advance directives contain? a. written instructions regarding end of life care 3. what is the greatest risk to a pt receiving hemodialysis? a. disequilibrium syndrome as a result of rapid loss of fluids and decrease bun 4. what is the clinical manifestation of disequilibrium? a. restlessness and decreased level of consciousness 5. what are expected findings in hemodialysis? a. elevated temp weight loss decreased bp 6. what should the nurse do when a pt feels lightheaded and begins to fall? a. spread feet apart and extend one leg for the pt to slide down while lowering the pt to the floor 7. what are the characteristics of a pt with dependent personality disorder? a. they have problems making everyday decision without input from others 8. a pregnant pt who is bleeding is always? a. priority 9. what should a pregnant pt with urgency and frequent urination do? a. should perform kegel exercises 10. what should a pregnant pt with odorless vaginal mucus do? a. practice good hygiene, use perineal pads 11. a pregnant pt with edema of the ankles do? 12. avoid prolonged standing, to wear support hose, and rest through out the day with legs/hip elevated 13. when should a colostomy bag be changed? 14. when is 1/3 ­1/2 full 15. how large should the opening of the stoma pouch be? 16. no larger than 1/4 inch 17. what should the pt with a colostomy avoid?