ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
ASSESSMENT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is a high SG (>1.030) an indication of? - Answer-dehydration
What drug class is phenelzine? - Answer-MAOI
What foods should you avoid when taking MAOIs? - Answer-anything containing
tyramine- this includes any food that is fermented
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker does not continue to speak about
the main topic, but instead talks about subjects that do not relate to the main topic: -
Answer-tangentiality
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker talks continuously with sudden,
frequent topic changes: - Answer-flight of ideas
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker uses words mixed together with little
meaning or significance to the listener or the speaker: - Answer-word salad
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker repeats phrases over and over to
avoid answering questions: - Answer-perserveration
What can result if you discontinue risperidone abruptly? - Answer-neuroleptic malignant
syndrome
What are the adverse effects of risperidone? - Answer-orthostatic hypotension,
dizziness and monitor CBC and liver function
Describe some OB medications: - Answer-nalbuphine- opioid for pain relief during labor
terbutaline- decrease contractions during preterm labor
oxytocin- stimulates uterine contractions to prevent bleeding
magnesium sulfate- for preeclampsia and eclampsia
What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia? - Answer-hot, sweating, increased urination,
and vomiting
What are the clinical manifestations of eye injuries? - Answer-glaucoma- halos around
lights
detached retina- floating dark spots, it develops suddenly and is usually painless
cataracts- as they mature the lens becomes cloudy and vision decreases
, What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - Answer-dry/ coarse hair,
bradycardia, periorbital edema
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-tremors, tachycardia,
diaphoresis, weight loss, insomnia, and exophthalmia
How do you prevent the spread of TB? - Answer-initiate airborne precautions and wear
a surgical mask while being transported
If a patient is on lithium and experiences blurred vision what should they do? - Answer-
discontinue the medication and notify the provider
Describe some defense mechanisms: - Answer-displacement- transferring feelings
rationalization- justifying actions
sublimation- channeling negative feelings and turning it into something positive
denial- avoiding feelings
Describe complications of the birth process: - Answer-Endometrial infection is
commonly associated with prolonged rupture of membranes.
Cervical laceration is associated with vacuum-assisted birth.
Retained placenta may be caused by abdominal adherence of the placenta to the
uterine wall or the poor separation common in preterm births.
What education should be given for the administration of eye drops? - Answer-close
eyes for 1 minute following administration of each med, wait 10-15 minutes between the
administration of each eye drop, remove excess medication using a tissue to blow
gently without pressing on the eyelid, pull the lower lid down and instill the medication
into the small pocket that is formed toward the outer third of the eye
What are the manifestations of theophylline toxicity? - Answer-hypotension,
albuminuria, tachycardia, and anorexia
Describe ABGs results: - Answer-pH is abnormal and 1 other abnormal:
uncompensated
pH is normal and 2 abnormals: compensated
all 3 abnormal: partially compensated
Describe normal ABG levels: - Answer-pH: 7.35-7.45
PaO2: 35-45
HCO3: 22-28
Describe some psych symptoms: - Answer-Clang association: speaker uses words that
may sound alike, start with the same letter, or rhyme
Echopraxia: speaker repeats back what someone else is saying
Nelogisms: speaker makes up and uses words that have no meaning or only have
meaning to the speaker
ASSESSMENT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is a high SG (>1.030) an indication of? - Answer-dehydration
What drug class is phenelzine? - Answer-MAOI
What foods should you avoid when taking MAOIs? - Answer-anything containing
tyramine- this includes any food that is fermented
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker does not continue to speak about
the main topic, but instead talks about subjects that do not relate to the main topic: -
Answer-tangentiality
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker talks continuously with sudden,
frequent topic changes: - Answer-flight of ideas
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker uses words mixed together with little
meaning or significance to the listener or the speaker: - Answer-word salad
This is an alteration in speech in which the speaker repeats phrases over and over to
avoid answering questions: - Answer-perserveration
What can result if you discontinue risperidone abruptly? - Answer-neuroleptic malignant
syndrome
What are the adverse effects of risperidone? - Answer-orthostatic hypotension,
dizziness and monitor CBC and liver function
Describe some OB medications: - Answer-nalbuphine- opioid for pain relief during labor
terbutaline- decrease contractions during preterm labor
oxytocin- stimulates uterine contractions to prevent bleeding
magnesium sulfate- for preeclampsia and eclampsia
What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia? - Answer-hot, sweating, increased urination,
and vomiting
What are the clinical manifestations of eye injuries? - Answer-glaucoma- halos around
lights
detached retina- floating dark spots, it develops suddenly and is usually painless
cataracts- as they mature the lens becomes cloudy and vision decreases
, What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - Answer-dry/ coarse hair,
bradycardia, periorbital edema
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-tremors, tachycardia,
diaphoresis, weight loss, insomnia, and exophthalmia
How do you prevent the spread of TB? - Answer-initiate airborne precautions and wear
a surgical mask while being transported
If a patient is on lithium and experiences blurred vision what should they do? - Answer-
discontinue the medication and notify the provider
Describe some defense mechanisms: - Answer-displacement- transferring feelings
rationalization- justifying actions
sublimation- channeling negative feelings and turning it into something positive
denial- avoiding feelings
Describe complications of the birth process: - Answer-Endometrial infection is
commonly associated with prolonged rupture of membranes.
Cervical laceration is associated with vacuum-assisted birth.
Retained placenta may be caused by abdominal adherence of the placenta to the
uterine wall or the poor separation common in preterm births.
What education should be given for the administration of eye drops? - Answer-close
eyes for 1 minute following administration of each med, wait 10-15 minutes between the
administration of each eye drop, remove excess medication using a tissue to blow
gently without pressing on the eyelid, pull the lower lid down and instill the medication
into the small pocket that is formed toward the outer third of the eye
What are the manifestations of theophylline toxicity? - Answer-hypotension,
albuminuria, tachycardia, and anorexia
Describe ABGs results: - Answer-pH is abnormal and 1 other abnormal:
uncompensated
pH is normal and 2 abnormals: compensated
all 3 abnormal: partially compensated
Describe normal ABG levels: - Answer-pH: 7.35-7.45
PaO2: 35-45
HCO3: 22-28
Describe some psych symptoms: - Answer-Clang association: speaker uses words that
may sound alike, start with the same letter, or rhyme
Echopraxia: speaker repeats back what someone else is saying
Nelogisms: speaker makes up and uses words that have no meaning or only have
meaning to the speaker
