ATI Comprehensive Exam questions with correct answers

For cataract extraction surgery, what are the protocols? Correct answers - -avoid taking aspirin -use cool compress on eye before calling MD if itchy -avoid bending at the waist b/c it can raise intraoccular pressure (BEND AT THE KNEES) -don't lift anything over 10 lbs If a patient 24 hours p/o refuses to ambulate, what should you do first? Correct answers - -assess pain -THEN you can educate, turn patient, give PRN analgesic What happens during true labor? Correct answers - -cervix transitions to anterior position -contractions felt in low ab and back -increases w/ ambulation -cervix thins What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)? Correct answers - -dry mouth and constipation (eat fiber and chew gum) and BLURRED VISION -take a night to minimize drowsiness -lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating What should you do for diabetes insipidus? Correct answers - -monitor increase urine output (polyuria->over 4 L/day) -monitor tachycardia -orthostatic hypotension -increased BUN -monitor for hyperthermia d/t dehydration What should you do to minimize risk of increased ICP? Correct answers - -place client in quiet environment