ATI comprehensive predictor
No phenylalanine - CORRECT ANSWERS-to a kid with PKU. No meat, dairy or
aspartame
never give potassium - CORRECT ANSWERS-to a pt who has low urine output!
nephrotic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-characterized by massive proteinuria
caused by glomerular damage. corticosteroids are the mainstay
the first sign of ARDS - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased respirations! followed by
dyspnea and tachypnea
normal PCWC (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) - CORRECT ANSWERS-is 8-13
readings 18-20 are considered high
first sign of PE - CORRECT ANSWERS-sudden chest pain followed by dyspnea and
tachypnea
Digitalis - CORRECT ANSWERS-increases ventricular irritability ----could convert a
rhythm to v-fib following cardioversion
Cold stress and the newborn - CORRECT ANSWERS-biggest concern resp. distress
Parathyroid relies on - CORRECT ANSWERS-vitamin D to work
Glucagon increases the effects of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-anticoagulants
Sucking stab wound - CORRECT ANSWERS-cover wound and tape on 3 sides to allow
air to escape. If you cover and occlude it--it could turn into a closed pneumo or tension
pneumo!
chest tube pulled out? - CORRECT ANSWERS-occlusive dressing
PE - CORRECT ANSWERS-Needs O2!
DKA - CORRECT ANSWERS-acetone and keytones increase! once treated expect
postassium to drop! have K+ ready
Hirschprung's - CORRECT ANSWERS-diagnosed with rectal biopsy. S/S infant-failure
to pass meconium and later the classic ribbon-like/foul smelling stools
Intussusception - CORRECT ANSWERS-Common in kids with CF. Obstruction may
cause fecal emesis, current jelly stools. enema---resolution=bowel movements
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, laboring mom's water breaks? - CORRECT ANSWERS-first thing--worry about
prolapsed cord!
NCLEX answer tips - CORRECT ANSWERS-choose assessment first! (assess, collect,
auscultate, monitor, palpate) only choose intervention in an emergency or stress
situation. If the answer has an absolute, discard it. Give priority to the answers that deal
with the patient's body, not machines, or equipment.
1 tsp - CORRECT ANSWERS-5 mL
1 oz - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 mL
1 cup - CORRECT ANSWERS-8 oz
1 quart - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 pints
1 pint - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 cups
1 g (gram) - CORRECT ANSWERS-1000 mg
1 kg - CORRECT ANSWERS-2.2 lbs
I lb - CORRECT ANSWERS-16 oz
centigrade to Fahrenheit conversion - CORRECT ANSWERS-F= C+40 multiply 5/9 and
subtract 40
C=F+40 multiply 9/5 and subtract 40
birth weight - CORRECT ANSWERS-doubles by 6 months
triples by 1 year
early sign of cystic fibrosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-meconium in ileus at birth
hemophilia is x linked - CORRECT ANSWERS-passed from mother to son
perform amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWERS-before 20 weeks to check for cardiac
and pulmonary abnormalities
Rh mothers receive Rhogam - CORRECT ANSWERS-to protect next baby
anterior fontanelle closes by...posterior by.. - CORRECT ANSWERS-18 months, 6-8
weeks
caput succedaneum - CORRECT ANSWERS-diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that
crosses the suture lines. reabsorbes within 1 to 3 days
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No phenylalanine - CORRECT ANSWERS-to a kid with PKU. No meat, dairy or
aspartame
never give potassium - CORRECT ANSWERS-to a pt who has low urine output!
nephrotic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-characterized by massive proteinuria
caused by glomerular damage. corticosteroids are the mainstay
the first sign of ARDS - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased respirations! followed by
dyspnea and tachypnea
normal PCWC (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) - CORRECT ANSWERS-is 8-13
readings 18-20 are considered high
first sign of PE - CORRECT ANSWERS-sudden chest pain followed by dyspnea and
tachypnea
Digitalis - CORRECT ANSWERS-increases ventricular irritability ----could convert a
rhythm to v-fib following cardioversion
Cold stress and the newborn - CORRECT ANSWERS-biggest concern resp. distress
Parathyroid relies on - CORRECT ANSWERS-vitamin D to work
Glucagon increases the effects of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-anticoagulants
Sucking stab wound - CORRECT ANSWERS-cover wound and tape on 3 sides to allow
air to escape. If you cover and occlude it--it could turn into a closed pneumo or tension
pneumo!
chest tube pulled out? - CORRECT ANSWERS-occlusive dressing
PE - CORRECT ANSWERS-Needs O2!
DKA - CORRECT ANSWERS-acetone and keytones increase! once treated expect
postassium to drop! have K+ ready
Hirschprung's - CORRECT ANSWERS-diagnosed with rectal biopsy. S/S infant-failure
to pass meconium and later the classic ribbon-like/foul smelling stools
Intussusception - CORRECT ANSWERS-Common in kids with CF. Obstruction may
cause fecal emesis, current jelly stools. enema---resolution=bowel movements
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, laboring mom's water breaks? - CORRECT ANSWERS-first thing--worry about
prolapsed cord!
NCLEX answer tips - CORRECT ANSWERS-choose assessment first! (assess, collect,
auscultate, monitor, palpate) only choose intervention in an emergency or stress
situation. If the answer has an absolute, discard it. Give priority to the answers that deal
with the patient's body, not machines, or equipment.
1 tsp - CORRECT ANSWERS-5 mL
1 oz - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 mL
1 cup - CORRECT ANSWERS-8 oz
1 quart - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 pints
1 pint - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 cups
1 g (gram) - CORRECT ANSWERS-1000 mg
1 kg - CORRECT ANSWERS-2.2 lbs
I lb - CORRECT ANSWERS-16 oz
centigrade to Fahrenheit conversion - CORRECT ANSWERS-F= C+40 multiply 5/9 and
subtract 40
C=F+40 multiply 9/5 and subtract 40
birth weight - CORRECT ANSWERS-doubles by 6 months
triples by 1 year
early sign of cystic fibrosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-meconium in ileus at birth
hemophilia is x linked - CORRECT ANSWERS-passed from mother to son
perform amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWERS-before 20 weeks to check for cardiac
and pulmonary abnormalities
Rh mothers receive Rhogam - CORRECT ANSWERS-to protect next baby
anterior fontanelle closes by...posterior by.. - CORRECT ANSWERS-18 months, 6-8
weeks
caput succedaneum - CORRECT ANSWERS-diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that
crosses the suture lines. reabsorbes within 1 to 3 days
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