ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam 2019

ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam 2019 In what order do you open the sterile package? CORRECT ANSWER: flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest If a pt is complaining of pain and there is no irrigation fluid coming out of the catheter what will the priority nursing action be? CORRECT ANSWER: irrigate catheter with saline solution Which assessment finding indicates increased intracranial pressure? CORRECT ANSWER: decreased level of consciousness what would be an appropriate finding in an EKG strip? CORRECT ANSWER: absent inverted T waves Which electrolyte imbalance increases the risk for digoxin/digitalis/digibind toxicity? CORRECT ANSWER: hypokalemia Nonpharm interventions for total knee replacement postop client complaining of pain but refusing pain meds: CORRECT ANSWER: cold or ice therapy What would cause the nurse to question the prescription of a provider on a client with a chest tube? CORRECT ANSWER: -milk the tubing 1x/day -Strip the drainage tubing to check for kinks Which of the following would lead you to believe that a client understands his teachings about using his ACE inhibitors? CORRECT ANSWER: decrease potassium and salt intake Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid? CORRECT ANSWER: dark leafy green veggies