ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES

ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES  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