ATI Comprehensive Exams Questions 2024.

ATI Comprehensive Exams Questions 2024. Air or Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the head of bed.) Tube feeding with decreased LOC - ANSWER Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent aspiration) After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - ANSWER pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF) Pt with heat stroke - ANSWER flat with legs elevated during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - ANSWER catheter is taped to the thigh. leg must be kept straight. After Myringotomy - ANSWER position on the side of AFFECTED ear, allows drainage. After Cataract surgery - ANSWER pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks after Thyroidectomy - ANSWER low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and shoulders. Infant with Spina Bifida - ANSWER Prone so that sac does not rupture Buck's Traction (skin) - ANSWER elevate foot of bed for counter traction After total hip replacement - ANSWER don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs with pillows. Prolapsed cord - ANSWER Knee to chest or Trendelenburg Cleft Lip - ANSWER position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the suture line. while feeding hold in upright position. To prevent dumping syndrome - ANSWER (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.