ATI MedSurg Comprehensive Review
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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)
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- 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
- left sided: language, math, analytical skills
Preventing UTIs - ....ANSWER ...-- wipe from front to back
- void after intercourse
- avoid baths
- drink 2-3 L of fluid daily
- cotton underwear
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, - urinate Q2-4h
Radiation therapy - ....ANSWER ...-- do not remove ink markings
- wash area gently with warm water and mild soap
- avoid sun esposure for 1 year
- dispose body fluids in lead container
- limit visits to 30 min a day
- staff should wear dosimeter badge to monitor exposure
- keep all soiled linens in room until implant is removed
Kidney transplants - ....ANSWER ...-- hemodialysis sometimes needed
following surgery because kidneys from deceased donors may not function
immediately
- requires lifelong immunosuppressive therapy
- complications: cardiovascular disease
Hemodialysis - ....ANSWER ...-- expected: weight loss, decrease BP, increase
temp
- complications: hypocalcemia, bleeding, infection, hypovolemia, anemia
- disequilibrium syndrome: nausea, restlessness, dysrhythmias, seizures, headache
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2025 Questions and Answers |100%
Solved
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)
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,- 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
- left sided: language, math, analytical skills
Preventing UTIs - ....ANSWER ...-- wipe from front to back
- void after intercourse
- avoid baths
- drink 2-3 L of fluid daily
- cotton underwear
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, - urinate Q2-4h
Radiation therapy - ....ANSWER ...-- do not remove ink markings
- wash area gently with warm water and mild soap
- avoid sun esposure for 1 year
- dispose body fluids in lead container
- limit visits to 30 min a day
- staff should wear dosimeter badge to monitor exposure
- keep all soiled linens in room until implant is removed
Kidney transplants - ....ANSWER ...-- hemodialysis sometimes needed
following surgery because kidneys from deceased donors may not function
immediately
- requires lifelong immunosuppressive therapy
- complications: cardiovascular disease
Hemodialysis - ....ANSWER ...-- expected: weight loss, decrease BP, increase
temp
- complications: hypocalcemia, bleeding, infection, hypovolemia, anemia
- disequilibrium syndrome: nausea, restlessness, dysrhythmias, seizures, headache
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