2024 ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

2024 ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism - ANSWER Intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain, thick-brittle fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension Nursing care for hypothyroidism - ANSWER Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema and monitor weight. A task an AP can do - ANSWER Specimen collection A task an AP can do - ANSWER Obtain clean urine specimen samples What is something you would report if a patient has hypothyrodism - ANSWER Chest pain Drug of choice for hypothyroidism - ANSWER levothyroxine Levothyroxine can increase the effects of? - ANSWER Warfarin What is the antidote for warfarin? - ANSWER Vitamin K How many mg of minerals are required through dietary sources each day? - ANSWER 100mg Nursing actions when a patient is taking phosphorus? - ANSWER Evaluate the use of antacids and use of alcohol because alcohol impairs absorption Colostomies end in the - ANSWER Colon Ileostomies end in the - ANSWER Ileum Stool samples should come from where? - ANSWER Fresh stools, avoid contaminating with water or urine. How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for an adult? - ANSWER 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches) How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for a child? - ANSWER 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches) Ostomy care includes - ANSWER Wash hands. Don gloves. Remove pouch from stoma. Stoma should be moist, shiny and pink. Use mild soap and water to cleanse it. Cut about 1/8 inch larger to fit over. Arthroplasty refers to the surgical removal of what? - ANSWER A diseased joint due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma or congenital anomalies, and replaced with prosthetics or artificial components made of metal or plastic. Post-op care of a patient recovering from a knee arthroplasty? - ANSWER Avoid knee gatches and pillows, place one pillow under the lower calf and foot to cause a slight extension of the knee joint, and to prevent flexion contracturas. The knee can rest flat on the bed. Place a small pillow/blanket above the ankle area to keep heals off the bed. Post-op care of a patient recovering from a hip arthroplasty? - ANSWER Monitor HgB and HCT levels. They can continue to drop for 48 hours after and neuromuscular status every 2-4 hours. Apply ice following ambulation to decrease pain. How would you position a patient recovering from a hip arthroplasty? - ANSWER Place head slightly elevated with the affected leg in neutral position. Place a pillow or abduction device between the legs when turning to the unaffected side. DO NOT TURN TO THE OPERATIVE SIDE. How do you store nitroglycerin tablets? - ANSWER Store tablets in original bottles and in a cool, dark place.