Rn Ati Concept Based Assessment Level 3 Exam
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orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT-ANSWER-caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid
loos and electrolyte imbalance
gross motor skills - CORRECT-ANSWER-physical abilities involving large body
movements, such as walking and jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback - CORRECT-ANSWER-technique that uses audio and visual signals
that allow client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over autonomic
physiologic functions.
How should phenytoin be administered? Why? - CORRECT-ANSWER--
administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
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Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT-ANSWER-tremor, rigidity,
BRADYKINESIA, postural instability, depression and other psychiatric changes,
dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - CORRECT-ANSWER-spreads ERRATICALLY through the
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM to other organs. It also manifest in PAINLESS, swollen lymph
nodes found in the CERVICAL, AXILLLARY, INGUINAL, & FEMORAL areas.
Hodgkin's lymphoma - CORRECT-ANSWER-spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one group
of lymph nodes to the next group of nodes.
Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM. -
CORRECT-ANSWER--should remain in place for 6HR FOLLOWING INTERCOURSE
-should remove diaphragm NO MORE THAN 24HRS following intercourse
-insert diaphragm NO MORE THAN 6HR PRIOR to intercourse
-apply about 10ml (2tsp) of SPERMICIDE inside diaphragm prior to intercourse
-replace every 2 yrs.
-client should be refitted if their weight FLUCTUATE BY 20%
-client should be refitted following a ABDOMINAL SURGERY, PELVIC SURGERY, &
after each pregnancy
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A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... - CORRECT-ANSWER-have BREAST
PAIN and tenderness as well ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER QUADRANT
of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.
Client with COPD will experience... - CORRECT-ANSWER-DIGITAL CLUBBING,
which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout - CORRECT-ANSWER-hard, painless nodule on first toe,
collection of NA urate crystals due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky
discharge
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Swan neck deformity - CORRECT-ANSWER--hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion
of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
scleroderma - CORRECT-ANSWER-chronic progressive disease of the skin and
internal organs with hardening and shrinking of connective tissue
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late manifestation)
Preferred meal plan for a patient with DIVERTICULITIS - CORRECT-ANSWER--
advance to high-fiber diet. Best source of fiber is a BANANA which yields 3.1g of
FIBER.
Diverticulitis - CORRECT-ANSWER-inflammation of the diverticula
What type of medication can increase a patient's risk for a stroke? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--oral contraceptives B/C this will INCREASE the risk for developing a
THROMBOEMBOLISM.