Virtual ATI comprehensive review questions with correct answers

What natural supplement/homeopathic remedy is used to help heal burns and wounds? Correct Answer - Aloe vera What is lavage? Correct Answer - Washing out of a body cavity, such as a colon or stomach with water or a medicated solution What is a peritoneal lavage? Correct Answer - a diagnostic test in which a catheter is inserted into peritoneal cavity and fluid is aspirated with a syringe. It is most commonly performed to assess for bleeding in abd cavity in clients who have experienced blunt trauma. What are catecholamines? Correct Answer - adrenal hormones: dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine that help with fight or flight reactions Bag holding formula and other feeding equipment for intermittent enteral feedings should be discarded how often? Correct Answer - Every 6 hours to prevent bacterial contamination What are the S/S of addison's disease? Correct Answer - -Muscle or joint pain -N/V -abd pain -Postural hypotension -Fatigue -Salt craving -Weight loss