ATI PN Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What o2 equipment has the highest level of O2? - ANSWER-Non-rebreather Signs of depression - ANSWER-powerlessness and hopelessness What types of questions should be asked with someone who has asphagia - ANSWER-Closed ended question What should you inspect on a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcers - ANSWER-Skin What do you administer before a wound irrigation - ANSWER-Pain medications With COPD patients, should the air be hot or cold to lessen the work of breathing - ANSWER-C...

A nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client? - ANSWER-Standard precautions. HIV is not spread through cough or casual contact. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a pressure ulcer on his heel. Should the nurse: keep the ulcer bed dry, clean the ulcer with hydrogen peroxide, provide the client a diet high in vitamin C, or reposition them every 4 hour...

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is hypovolemic shock. While waiting for a unit of blood, the nurse should plan to administer which of the following IV solutions? - ANSWER-0.9% sodium chloride A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced heart failure Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Enforce fluid restrictions A nurse is collecting data from a client who has abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse ex...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs The patient has manifestations of ____ as evidenced by the patient's _____- - ANSWER-allergic reaction, itching A nurse in an emergency department (ED) is assisting with the care of a patient. What findings indicate the patient might be malnourished? - ANSWER-- patient is cachectic with flaccid muscle tone - skin is dry and scaly with bruises on extremities -pulse rate 118/min - abdomen...

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client to prevent atelectasis? - ANSWER-Fowler's A nurse is assisting with preparing a poster presentation about the musculoskeletal system. The nurse should include that which of the following is responsible for body posture? - ANSWER-Muscles A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following actions by the...

Hypoxia s/s (4) - ANSWER-1. Fatigue (decreased energy production) 2. Tachypnea (increased respiratory rate) 3. Tachycardia (increased heart rate to circulate red blood cells more freely) 4. Pallor (pale skin and mucous membranes caused by decreased red blood cells in blood vessels) Note: Assess for anemia by checking inside of person's mouth for pale colored mucosa and gums. Indicators of severe Hypoxia (3) - ANSWER-d position of accessory muscles 3. cyanosis Symptoms of Hypoxia E...

A nurse is teaching a young adult client about health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I already had my immunizations as a child, so I'm protected in that area." B. "It is important to schedule routine health care visits even if I am feeling well." C. "If I am having any discomfort, I'll just go to an urgent care center." D. "If I am feeling stressed, I will remind myself that this is so...

A nurse is giving a presentation about accident prevention to a group of parents of toddlers. Which of the following accident-prevention strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Keep toxic agents in locked cabinets. B. Keep toilet seats up. C. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. D. Place safety gates across stairways. E. Make sure balloons are fully inflated. - ANSWER-A. Correct: Parents must prevent toddlers from accessing dangerous substances. C. Correc...

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse is aware that health care professionals are required to report communicable and infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for reporting? (Select all that apply.) A. Planning and evaluating control and prevention strategies B. Determining public health priorities C. Ensuring proper medical treatment D. Identifying endemic disease E. Monitoring for common-source outbr...

A nurse is performing an admission assessment for an older adult client. After gathering the assessment data and performing the review of systems, which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse? A. Orient the client to his room. B. Conduct a client care conference. C. Review the client's medical orders. D. Develop a plan of care. - ANSWER-A. CORRECT: The greatest risk to this client is injury from unfamiliar surroundings. Therefore, the priority action is to orient the client ...