ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Proctored Exam 2019
Breast Cancer Risk Factor AnswerOral contraceptives increase breast cancer risk.
IBS-C Treatment AnswerUse bulk-forming laxatives like psyllium.
VAP Prevention AnswerMonitor oral secretions every 2 hours.
Oral Care Frequency AnswerProvide oral care every 2 hours.
Client Positioning for VAP AnswerElevate head of bed at least 30°.
Extubation Readiness Assessment AnswerAssess daily for extubation readiness.
PICC Line Care AnswerPlan care for intermittent IV fluids.
PICC infusion system assessment AnswerAssess the PICC infusion system
systematically.
Vancomycin Administration AnswerCan be given up to 2 hours late.
Living Kidney Donor Contraindication AnswerHypertension disqualifies potential kidney
donors.
Preoperative Teaching AnswerConnect new information to past experiences.
Elder Abuse Suspicion AnswerPrivately interview client about injuries.
Cushing's Syndrome Finding AnswerExpected finding includes osteoporosis.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Lesion AnswerIdentified as a pearly, waxy nodule.
Chvostek's Sign AnswerFacial twitching indicates hypocalcemia.
Low Urine Specific Gravity AnswerExpected in diuretic overuse with hyponatremia.
Alzheimer's Care Instruction AnswerReview daily schedule every morning.
ARDS Manifestation AnswerRefractory hypoxemia is a key symptom.
Status Asthmaticus Indicator AnswerUse of accessory muscles for breathing.
Phenytoin Adverse Effect AnswerReport skin rash immediately to provider.
, Lumbar Laminectomy Complication AnswerClear drainage on dressings indicates issue.
Naproxen and Warfarin AnswerNaproxen should be avoided with warfarin.
Echinacea and Warfarin AnswerEchinacea has no known warfarin interaction.
Dextromethorphan and Warfarin AnswerDextromethorphan has no known interaction.
Ferrous Sulfate and Warfarin AnswerFerrous sulfate does not interact with warfarin.
Dextromethorphan AnswerCough suppressant with no warfarin interaction.
Naproxen AnswerNSAID that may increase bleeding risk with warfarin.
Tuberculosis Infection Control AnswerUsed tissues should be placed in plastic bags.
Radioactive Iodine Therapy AnswerUse disposable utensils for meals.
PCA Pump AnswerUsed for postoperative pain control after surgery.
Atrial Fibrillation AnswerIrregular heart rate with no clear P waves.
Peritoneal Dialysis AnswerReport cloudy dialysate drainage to provider.
Acute Appendicitis AnswerElevated WBC count indicates possible appendicitis.
Rebound Tenderness AnswerPain upon release of pressure in abdomen.
Type 1 Diabetes AnswerKetones in urine indicate diabetes mellitus.
Surgical Infection Signs AnswerAssess incision for infection post-surgery.
LEEP Procedure AnswerMild cramping expected post-loop electrosurgical excision.
Palliative Care Referral AnswerFor ineffective Parkinson's disease management.
Cephalexin Storage AnswerMedication should be kept refrigerated.
Peaked T Waves AnswerECG change expected in hyperkalemia.
Wound Evisceration AnswerCover with sterile saline-soaked dressing.
IV Access Verification AnswerFirst action for hemorrhaging hypotensive client.
Hyperglycemia Manifestation AnswerIncreased thirst indicates high blood sugar.
Breast Cancer Risk Factor AnswerOral contraceptives increase breast cancer risk.
IBS-C Treatment AnswerUse bulk-forming laxatives like psyllium.
VAP Prevention AnswerMonitor oral secretions every 2 hours.
Oral Care Frequency AnswerProvide oral care every 2 hours.
Client Positioning for VAP AnswerElevate head of bed at least 30°.
Extubation Readiness Assessment AnswerAssess daily for extubation readiness.
PICC Line Care AnswerPlan care for intermittent IV fluids.
PICC infusion system assessment AnswerAssess the PICC infusion system
systematically.
Vancomycin Administration AnswerCan be given up to 2 hours late.
Living Kidney Donor Contraindication AnswerHypertension disqualifies potential kidney
donors.
Preoperative Teaching AnswerConnect new information to past experiences.
Elder Abuse Suspicion AnswerPrivately interview client about injuries.
Cushing's Syndrome Finding AnswerExpected finding includes osteoporosis.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Lesion AnswerIdentified as a pearly, waxy nodule.
Chvostek's Sign AnswerFacial twitching indicates hypocalcemia.
Low Urine Specific Gravity AnswerExpected in diuretic overuse with hyponatremia.
Alzheimer's Care Instruction AnswerReview daily schedule every morning.
ARDS Manifestation AnswerRefractory hypoxemia is a key symptom.
Status Asthmaticus Indicator AnswerUse of accessory muscles for breathing.
Phenytoin Adverse Effect AnswerReport skin rash immediately to provider.
, Lumbar Laminectomy Complication AnswerClear drainage on dressings indicates issue.
Naproxen and Warfarin AnswerNaproxen should be avoided with warfarin.
Echinacea and Warfarin AnswerEchinacea has no known warfarin interaction.
Dextromethorphan and Warfarin AnswerDextromethorphan has no known interaction.
Ferrous Sulfate and Warfarin AnswerFerrous sulfate does not interact with warfarin.
Dextromethorphan AnswerCough suppressant with no warfarin interaction.
Naproxen AnswerNSAID that may increase bleeding risk with warfarin.
Tuberculosis Infection Control AnswerUsed tissues should be placed in plastic bags.
Radioactive Iodine Therapy AnswerUse disposable utensils for meals.
PCA Pump AnswerUsed for postoperative pain control after surgery.
Atrial Fibrillation AnswerIrregular heart rate with no clear P waves.
Peritoneal Dialysis AnswerReport cloudy dialysate drainage to provider.
Acute Appendicitis AnswerElevated WBC count indicates possible appendicitis.
Rebound Tenderness AnswerPain upon release of pressure in abdomen.
Type 1 Diabetes AnswerKetones in urine indicate diabetes mellitus.
Surgical Infection Signs AnswerAssess incision for infection post-surgery.
LEEP Procedure AnswerMild cramping expected post-loop electrosurgical excision.
Palliative Care Referral AnswerFor ineffective Parkinson's disease management.
Cephalexin Storage AnswerMedication should be kept refrigerated.
Peaked T Waves AnswerECG change expected in hyperkalemia.
Wound Evisceration AnswerCover with sterile saline-soaked dressing.
IV Access Verification AnswerFirst action for hemorrhaging hypotensive client.
Hyperglycemia Manifestation AnswerIncreased thirst indicates high blood sugar.
