ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Exam 6 2024

Epiglotittis - Signs/Symptoms - inflamed throat - reddened tonsils - edematous epiglottis Interventions - IV antibiotics - droplet precautions Parameters to Monitor - temperature - breath sounds Hepatitis A - - Jaundice - RUQ pain - Dark yellow urine - Elevated liver enzymes - Fecal-oral transmission Hepatitis B - - Jaundice - RUQ pain - Dark yellow urine - Elevated liver enzymes - Bloodborne transmission - Antiviral medications Hepatitis C - - Jaundice - RUQ pain - Dark yellow urine - Elevated liver enzymes - Bloodborne transmission - Antiviral medications Bacterial Meningitis - - Fever - Photophobia - Nuchal rigidity - Petechial rash - Altered cognition Encephalitis - - Fever - Nuchal rigidity - Altered cognition Reye's Syndrome - - Altered cognition - Impaired hepatic function Denial of Care due to Terminal Illness - Seek social services for client to discuss plan Abnormal Findings - Postop Appendectomy - - Pain - Elevated HR - Decreased O2 saturation - Nausea Postop Laryngectomy - Evaluate client's reading level prior to alphabet board Malignant Hyperthermia - Signs/Symptoms - tachycardia/tachypnea - hypotension - irregular heart rhythm Interventions - administer oxygen - administer dantrolene Parameters to Monitor - muscle rigidity - hypercapnia Manifestations of Hypoglycemia in Infants - - Low temperature - Weight loss over 10% (inadequate transfer of breast milk) - Maternal nipple discomfort - Breastfeeding in short intervals - Mild tremors Hypocalcemia - - Muscle spasms - Numbness/tingling around lips - Can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias