ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REAL EXAM LATEST VERSION 2023/2024

ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REAL EXAM LATEST VERSION 2023/2024 Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSW-Intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain, thick-brittle fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension Nursing care for hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSW-Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema and monitor weight. A task an AP can do - CORRECT ANSWSpecimen collection A task an AP can do - CORRECT ANSWObtain clean urine specimen samples What is something you would report if a patient has hypothyrodism - CORRECT ANSW-Chest pain Drug of choice for hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSW-levothyroxine Levothyroxine can increase the effects of? - CORRECT ANSW-Warfarin What is the antidote for warfarin? - CORRECT ANSW-Vitamin K How many mg of minerals are required through dietary sources each day? - CORRECT ANSW-100mg Nursing actions when a patient is taking phosphorus? - CORRECT ANSW-Evaluate the use of antacids and use of alcohol because alcohol impairs absorption Colostomies end in the - CORRECT ANSWColon Ileostomies end in the - CORRECT ANSWIleum Stool samples should come from where? - CORRECT ANSW-Fresh stools, avoid contaminating with water or urine. How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for an adult? - CORRECT ANSW7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches) How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for a child? - CORRECT ANSW-5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches) Ostomy care includes - CORRECT ANSWWash hands. Don gloves. Remove pouch from stoma. Stoma should be moist, shiny and pink. Use mild soap and water to cleanse it. Cut about 1/8 inch larger to fit over. Arthroplasty refers to the surgical removal of what? - CORRECT ANSW-A diseased joint due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma or congenital anomalies, and replaced with prosthetics or artificial components made of metal or plastic. Post-op care of a patient recovering from a knee arthroplasty? - CORRECT ANSWAvoid knee gatches and pillows, place one pillow under the lower calf and foot to cause a slight extension of the knee joint, and to prevent flexion contracturas. The knee can rest flat on the bed. Place a small pillow/blanket above the ankle area to keep heals off the bed. Post-op care of a patient recovering from a hip arthroplasty? - CORRECT ANSWMonitor HgB and HCT levels. They can continue to drop for 48 hours after and neuromuscular status every 2-4 hours. Apply ice following ambulation to decrease pain.