ATI Comprehensive Predictor Test Questions and Revised Answers 2023

ATI Comprehensive Predictor Test Questions and Revised Answers 2023 Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain, thick-brittle fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension Nursing care for hypothyroidism Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema and monitor weight. A task an AP can do Specimen collection A task an AP can do Obtain clean urine specimen samples What is something you would report if a patient has hypothyrodism Chest pain Drug of choice for hypothyroidism levothyroxine Levothyroxine can increase the effects of? Warfarin What is the antidote for warfarin? Vitamin K How many mg of minerals are required through dietary sources each day? 100mg Nursing actions when a patient is taking phosphorus? Evaluate the use of antacids and use of alcohol because alcohol impairs absorption Colostomies end in the Colon Ileostomies end in the Ileum Stool samples should come from where? Fresh stools, avoid contaminating with water or urine. How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for an adult? 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches) How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for a child? 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches) Ostomy care includes Wash hands. Don gloves. Remove pouch from stoma. Stoma should be moist, shiny and pink. Use mild soap and water to cleanse it. Cut about 1/8 inch larger to fit over.