ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 3
Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1. orthostatic hypotension Ans caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and
elec- trolyte imbalance
2. gross motor skills Ans physical abilities involving large body movements,
such as walking and jumping
-EX Ans 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 M
3. Biofeedback Ans technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow
client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over autonomic physiologic
functions.
4. How should phenytoin be administered? Why? Ans -administered IV bolus
at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
5. Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease Ans tremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA,
pos- tural instability, depression and other psychiatric changes, dementia,
autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
,6. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Ans 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.
7. Hodgkin's lymphoma Ans spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph
nodes to the next group of nodes.
8. Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM. Ans
-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
9. A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... Ans have BREAST PAIN
and tenderness as well ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER QUADRANT
of the breast.
10. Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? Ans
find- ing will include Ans
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
11. Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? Ans
Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.
12. Client with COPD will experience... Ans DIGITAL CLUBBING, which
DECREAS- ES arterial O2 levels.
, ection of NA
13. tophi with chronic gout: hard, painless nodule on first toe, coll charge
urate crystals due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky dis
f DIP joint
14. Swan neck deformity: -hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion o
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
15. scleroderma: chronic progressive disease of the skin and intern
hardening and shrinking of connective tissue al organs with
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late manifestation)
16. Preferred meal plan for a patient with DIVERTICULITIS Ans -advance
to high-fiber diet. Best source of fiber is a BANANA which yields 3.1g of
FIBER.
17. Diverticulitis Ans inflammation of the diverticula
18. What type of medication can increase a patient's risk for a stroke? Ans -
oral contraceptives B/C this will INCREASE the risk for developing a
THROMBOEM- BOLISM.
19. A client with HYPOPITUITARISM places the them at risk for developing
what type of condition? Ans -osteoporosis
20. How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz of wine each day) affect
the client's risk for having a stroke? Ans it doesn't increase, it actually
DECREASES the risk for stroke. f this dis-
21. What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected manifestations o children
ease? Ans -rare malignant tumor arising in bone; most often ZED PAIN,
occurring in
-client will experience pain in the UPPER THIGH as well as LOCALI
SWELLING, & PALPABLE MASS.
, 22. What are expected findings of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Ans -decrease
visual acuity, diplopia, changes in peripheral vision, & nystagmus (repeat of
uncontrolled movements).
23. What are expected finding of Amyotrophic Later Sclerosis (ALS)? Ans -
fasciful- cations of the face, twitching of the face or tongue.
24. What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? Ans Also known an Lou
Gherig's disease, ALS is a motor neuron disease which can lead to paralysis.
25. borderline personality disorder Ans condition marked by extreme
instability in mood, identity, and impulse control.
Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1. orthostatic hypotension Ans caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and
elec- trolyte imbalance
2. gross motor skills Ans physical abilities involving large body movements,
such as walking and jumping
-EX Ans 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 M
3. Biofeedback Ans technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow
client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over autonomic physiologic
functions.
4. How should phenytoin be administered? Why? Ans -administered IV bolus
at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
5. Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease Ans tremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA,
pos- tural instability, depression and other psychiatric changes, dementia,
autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
,6. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Ans 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.
7. Hodgkin's lymphoma Ans spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph
nodes to the next group of nodes.
8. Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM. Ans
-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
9. A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... Ans have BREAST PAIN
and tenderness as well ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER QUADRANT
of the breast.
10. Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? Ans
find- ing will include Ans
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
11. Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? Ans
Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.
12. Client with COPD will experience... Ans DIGITAL CLUBBING, which
DECREAS- ES arterial O2 levels.
, ection of NA
13. tophi with chronic gout: hard, painless nodule on first toe, coll charge
urate crystals due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky dis
f DIP joint
14. Swan neck deformity: -hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion o
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
15. scleroderma: chronic progressive disease of the skin and intern
hardening and shrinking of connective tissue al organs with
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late manifestation)
16. Preferred meal plan for a patient with DIVERTICULITIS Ans -advance
to high-fiber diet. Best source of fiber is a BANANA which yields 3.1g of
FIBER.
17. Diverticulitis Ans inflammation of the diverticula
18. What type of medication can increase a patient's risk for a stroke? Ans -
oral contraceptives B/C this will INCREASE the risk for developing a
THROMBOEM- BOLISM.
19. A client with HYPOPITUITARISM places the them at risk for developing
what type of condition? Ans -osteoporosis
20. How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz of wine each day) affect
the client's risk for having a stroke? Ans it doesn't increase, it actually
DECREASES the risk for stroke. f this dis-
21. What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected manifestations o children
ease? Ans -rare malignant tumor arising in bone; most often ZED PAIN,
occurring in
-client will experience pain in the UPPER THIGH as well as LOCALI
SWELLING, & PALPABLE MASS.
, 22. What are expected findings of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Ans -decrease
visual acuity, diplopia, changes in peripheral vision, & nystagmus (repeat of
uncontrolled movements).
23. What are expected finding of Amyotrophic Later Sclerosis (ALS)? Ans -
fasciful- cations of the face, twitching of the face or tongue.
24. What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? Ans Also known an Lou
Gherig's disease, ALS is a motor neuron disease which can lead to paralysis.
25. borderline personality disorder Ans condition marked by extreme
instability in mood, identity, and impulse control.
