, ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
Asthma Meds – Contraindicated in BETA BLOCKERS
Inhalers – can cause hoarseness, dry mouth
o Candidiasis
S/sx: white patches, soreness, redness
This should be reported
Difference between PVD/PAD
PVD PAD
>Painless >Painful
>Edema >Decreased/pulseless
>Discoloration of the skin and it will >Shiny leg
be thick >Clubbing nails, loose hair
>Most common in diabetes patient >Skin will be thin
RAISE UP THE EXTREMITY LOWER EXTREMITY
To bring the fluid back to the organs Gravity will help bring the blood to the
lower half
Know the Difference b/w drug reaction vs. blood product reaction vs. IV site
reaction
o Know nursing intervention for each
Know Maslow’s and Erickson’s theory
ABCs
Vital Signs
o 9/10 it will not be pain and it will not be temperature (you can live with
these for a little bit)
PAIN -> Kidney stones can cause cardiac arrest
TEMP -> neutropenic, chemo and HIV
1 in 3 older adults will fall
o Look over fall risk reduction precautions
Change in LOC is #1 indicator that something is wrong
o Ex: hypoxia -> confusion first symptom
o FAT EMBOLI is an emergency!!!!!!
First thing to change is levels of consciousness
Priority Strategy
o RED -> ABC, hemorrhage, choking, impaired airway
o YELLOW -> Hypoglycemia, fracture
o GREEN -> PTSD , bruises and cuts
o BLACK -> DC to JC
o Survival Potential
o Least Restrictive/Invasive
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