ATI COMP PREDICTOR EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Fluoxetine (SSRI's) - Answer-*AE:*
-*Serotonin Syndrome* occurs within 2 to 72 hr after starting treatment. The client can
experience *tremors, agitation, confusion, anxiety, and hallucinations*
-GI bleeding
-Rash
-weight gain
Physiologic changes of aging: - Answer--decreased lung expansion due to decreased
mobility of the ribs
-
Kawasaki disease - Answer-
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - Answer--Pain, stiffness, and swelling are worse in the
morning
-frequent rest periods
-Clients who have inflamed joints can use moist heat (or a warm shower) to enhance
comfort
-
Oseoarthritis (OA) - Answer-
methadone - Answer-*can take methadone to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms during
pregnancy*
*AE:*
-Drowsiness
-respiratory depression
-physical dependency with long-term use
saw palmetto - Answer-can result in false low prostate-specific antigen levels
valerian - Answer-can use as a tranquilizer or sedative, can lower blood pressure.
ginseng - Answer-can use to stimulate mental activity and increase the appetite, can
interact with caffeine and cause irritability
Turning a pt onto their right side: - Answer--Use a draw sheet to move the client to the
left side of the bed
-Lower the side rails on one side of the bed (right side rail is left up)
-place a pillow under the client's left arm to prevent internal rotation of the left shoulder
-Raising the height of the bed to waist level prevents injury
, Delerium - Answer-exhibit rapid, inappropriate, incoherent, and rambling speech
patterns.
Misoprostol - Answer-can induce uterine contractions. Women of childbearing age must
rule out pregnancy first.
*AE:*
-Diarrhea
Care of a tunneled CVS: - Answer--Flush with heparin daily when not in use
-Clamp catheter when not in use
-restrict physical activities until the tissue adheres to the cuff
-Do not not take part in water sports
-change the dressing at least every 5 to 7 days
Fire! - Answer-*R*escue/*R*emove
*A*activate alarm
*C*onfine
-Turn off 02
*E*xtinguish
Type 1 DM - Answer-type 1 diabetes mellitus is a contraindication for receiving cold
therapy
Health Education Program - Answer-1)assess the clients living in the community to
identify the current health problems
2)
DVT Management - Answer--Encourage ambulation
-Place warm compresses on the affected area to reduce swelling and promote comfort
-Elevate the client's affected extremity to reduce edema and decrease the risk of
chronic venous insufficiency
-Encourage the client to drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily
DNR status and end of life - Answer--The nurse's responsibility is to provide the client
with information about specific instructions for addressing medical treatment in a living
will. The nurse should assist the client who is able to make decisions for himself by
providing information about what end-of-life preferences to document.
-The nurse cannot ensure that no one will perform life saving measures unless the client
has a living will, a health care proxy is in place, or if the provider has written a do-not-
resuscitate order for the client.
-A health care proxy is not necessary if the client is alert and able to document his own
wishes in a living will.
Blood admin - Answer--20g needle or more
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Fluoxetine (SSRI's) - Answer-*AE:*
-*Serotonin Syndrome* occurs within 2 to 72 hr after starting treatment. The client can
experience *tremors, agitation, confusion, anxiety, and hallucinations*
-GI bleeding
-Rash
-weight gain
Physiologic changes of aging: - Answer--decreased lung expansion due to decreased
mobility of the ribs
-
Kawasaki disease - Answer-
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - Answer--Pain, stiffness, and swelling are worse in the
morning
-frequent rest periods
-Clients who have inflamed joints can use moist heat (or a warm shower) to enhance
comfort
-
Oseoarthritis (OA) - Answer-
methadone - Answer-*can take methadone to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms during
pregnancy*
*AE:*
-Drowsiness
-respiratory depression
-physical dependency with long-term use
saw palmetto - Answer-can result in false low prostate-specific antigen levels
valerian - Answer-can use as a tranquilizer or sedative, can lower blood pressure.
ginseng - Answer-can use to stimulate mental activity and increase the appetite, can
interact with caffeine and cause irritability
Turning a pt onto their right side: - Answer--Use a draw sheet to move the client to the
left side of the bed
-Lower the side rails on one side of the bed (right side rail is left up)
-place a pillow under the client's left arm to prevent internal rotation of the left shoulder
-Raising the height of the bed to waist level prevents injury
, Delerium - Answer-exhibit rapid, inappropriate, incoherent, and rambling speech
patterns.
Misoprostol - Answer-can induce uterine contractions. Women of childbearing age must
rule out pregnancy first.
*AE:*
-Diarrhea
Care of a tunneled CVS: - Answer--Flush with heparin daily when not in use
-Clamp catheter when not in use
-restrict physical activities until the tissue adheres to the cuff
-Do not not take part in water sports
-change the dressing at least every 5 to 7 days
Fire! - Answer-*R*escue/*R*emove
*A*activate alarm
*C*onfine
-Turn off 02
*E*xtinguish
Type 1 DM - Answer-type 1 diabetes mellitus is a contraindication for receiving cold
therapy
Health Education Program - Answer-1)assess the clients living in the community to
identify the current health problems
2)
DVT Management - Answer--Encourage ambulation
-Place warm compresses on the affected area to reduce swelling and promote comfort
-Elevate the client's affected extremity to reduce edema and decrease the risk of
chronic venous insufficiency
-Encourage the client to drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily
DNR status and end of life - Answer--The nurse's responsibility is to provide the client
with information about specific instructions for addressing medical treatment in a living
will. The nurse should assist the client who is able to make decisions for himself by
providing information about what end-of-life preferences to document.
-The nurse cannot ensure that no one will perform life saving measures unless the client
has a living will, a health care proxy is in place, or if the provider has written a do-not-
resuscitate order for the client.
-A health care proxy is not necessary if the client is alert and able to document his own
wishes in a living will.
Blood admin - Answer--20g needle or more
