ATI MedSurg Comprehensive Review Exam Questions & Answers

ATI MedSurg Comprehensive Review Exam Questions & Answers Diabetic Ketoacidosis - ANSWER-- assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia - admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV - kussmaul resp Beta blockers (Propanolol) - ANSWER-- monitor: sore throat, vision changes, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, abd cramping, colitis, acute pancreatitis - notify provider: night cough Factors that affect wound healing - ANSWER-- dehydration (UO) - infection - BMI 18.5 or 25 - malnutrition (low protein, vita C) - age - decreased hgb, tissue perfusion - wound stress HIV/AIDS - ANSWER-- positive response to treatment monitored by viral load - risk for infection: do not drink fluids left out for longer than 60 min, clean toothbrush in dishwasher weekly, avoid fresh produce, check temp daily - dx test: ELISA confirmed by western blot/IFA, viral load Fluid replacement - ANSWER-- monitor BUN Cerebrovascular accident - ANSWER-- right sided: visual, spatial, proprioception; poor impulse control/judgment; unilateral neglect