Fundamentals ATI Proctored Exam Questions with Complete Solutions, A+

Basic critical thinking - thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules, such as obtaining the prescription for diet progression Complex critical thinking - express autonomy by analyzing and examining data to determine the best alternative Commitment critical thinking - - expects to make choices without help from others and fully assumes the responsibility for those choices - expert level of knowledge and experience Open irrigation technique with indwelling urinary catheter - subtract the amount of irritant used from the clients urine output Fluid volume deficit - causes tachycardia Adverse effects of opioids - bradypnea, orthostatic hypotension, nausea Aloe - wound healing Chamomile - anti-inflammatory, calming Echinacea - enhances immunity Ginkgo biloba - enhances memory Ginseng - increases physical endurance Evening primrose - used for relief of arthritis Valerian - promotes sleep, reduces anxiety Adequate fluid intake - - 2L /day for females - 3L /day for males Hemorrhoids - engorged, dilated blood vessels in the rectal wall from difficult defecation, pregnancy, liver disease, and heart disease Fecal occult blood testing - the specimen cannot be contaminated with urine Pt has had diarrhea for 4 days - - hypotension - elevated skin temperature - poor skin turgor Pt has stress incontinence. What are somethings that a nurse could suggest? - - decrease/avoid alcohol - avoid caffeine Clogged/kincked cathater - stimulates the need to urinate