ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES(Questions And Answers)

ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES(Questions And Answers)  Asthma Meds – Contraindicated in BETA BLOCKERS  Inhalers – can cause hoarseness, dry mouth o Candidiasis  S/sx: white patches, soreness, redness  This should be reported  Difference between PVD/PAD  Know the Difference b/w drug reaction vs. blood product reaction vs. IV site reaction o Know nursing intervention for each  Know Maslow’s and Erickson’s theory  ABCs  Vital Signs o 9/10 it will not be pain and it will not be temperature (you can live with these for a little bit)  PAIN - Kidney stones can cause cardiac arrest  TEMP - neutropenic, chemo and HIV  1 in 3 older adults will fall o Look over fall risk reduction precautions  Change in LOC is #1 indicator that something is wrong o Ex: hypoxia - confusion first symptom o FAT EMBOLI is an emergency!!!!!!  First thing to change is levels of consciousness  Priority Strategy o RED - ABC, hemorrhage, choking, impaired airway o YELLOW - Hypoglycemia, fracture o GREEN - PTSD , bruises and cuts o BLACK - DC to JC o Survival Potential o Least Restrictive/Invasive PVD PAD Painless Edema Discoloration of the skin and it will be thick Most common in diabetes patient RAISE UP THE EXTREMITY To bring the fluid back to the organs Painful Decreased/pulseless Shiny leg Clubbing nails, loose hair Skin will be thin LOWER EXTREMITY Gravity will help bring the blood to the lower h