ATI TEAS SECRETS STUDY GUIDE: TEAS 7 PREP BOOK PRACTICE TESTS

(Colgout) treats: gouty arthritis - avoid alcohol notify MD of bleeding, bruising, sore throat Avoid aspirin (Salicylates) **Assessing an Arterial line? (assessing not accessing) - Arterial lines are placed in the radial (most common), brachial, or femoral artery. • Arterial lines provide continuous information about changes in blood pressure and permit the withdrawal of samples of arterial blood. Intra-arterial pressures can differ from cuff pressures. • The integrity of the arterial waveform should be assessed to verify the accuracy of blood pressure readings. •Monitor circulation in the limb with the arterial line (capillary refill, temperature, color). •Arterial lines are not used for IV fluid administration. 3-4 cups of milk a day okay for a child? - NO too much milk can reduce the intake of other nutrients especially iron. Watch for ANEMIA a client taking Buspar for 3 days calls and says not helping to sleep or w anxiety. Nurse response... - initial response to Buspar takes 1 week. Several weeks to reach therapeutic peak a nurse makes a mistake? - take it to him/her first then take up the chain abrupt withdrawal from baclofen cause...s - seizures Accessing an implanted port? - - Apply local anesthetic to skin if indicated.