ATI Proctored Fundamentals Test Questions With Complete Solutions

ATI Proctored Fundamentals Test Questions With Complete Solutions Dental assessment tests should be done how often? - ANSWER Every 6 months Blood pressure tests should be done how often? - ANSWER Every 2 years or annually for high BP BMI tests should be done how often? - ANSWER Every routine healthcare visit Blood cholesterol tests should be done how often? - ANSWER Starts at age 20 then every 5 years Routine physical exams should be performed when? - ANSWER Starting at age 45 then every 3 years Colonoscopies should be done how often? - ANSWER Starting at age 50 then every 10 years Fecal occult blood tests should be done how often? - ANSWER After age 50 then every year Breast cancer screenings should be done how often? - ANSWER Age 20-40: every 3 years Age 40-50: every year Age 50+: every 2 years Prostate screening should be done starting at what age? - ANSWER 50 Testicular exams should be done how often? - ANSWER Age 20 then at each routine health visit What is primary prevention? - ANSWER Addresses healthy needs of clients and prevents disease Example: immunization programs, health ED in school, car seat education What is secondary prevention? - ANSWER Conduction of activities that help prevent a worsening health status, identifying disease, and screening Example: preventing pressure ulcers, promoting independence after brain injury Blood glucose higher than what indicates hyperglycemia? - ANSWER 250 mg/dl Blood glucose lower than what indicates hypoglycemia? - ANSWER 70 mg/dl What medications can elevate blood glucose tests? - ANSWER Birth control Beta blockers Corticosteroids Anti-psychotics When collecting blood for a glucose test, what should you do with the first drop of blood? - ANSWER Wipe it away How long should you wash your hands for? - ANSWER 15 seconds How far should you place yourself between a client with a productive cough? - ANSWER 3 feet When opening packages to put onto a sterile field, hold it how many inches above a sterile field to open and drop it on the field? - ANSWER 6 inches In emergency situations, the nurse may apply restraints but must obtain a provider's order within how many hours? - ANSWER 1 hour