NURSING 4764 (NURSING 4764)

ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2016 A, 2016 B, 2019 A, 2019B Practice questions

ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2016 A, 2016 B, 2019 A, 2019B Practice questions

A nurse is caring for a pt who is receiving Haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the med? -Akathisia = CORRECT ANSWER An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia. -Paresthesia Haloperidol, an antipsychotic neuroleptic medication, can cause CNS adverse effects such as seizures, confusion, and neuroleptic syndrome. However, paresth...

Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain Concepts  The priority concept in this chapter is comfort  The interrelated concepts in this chapter are cognition sensory Perception Pain The Scope of the Problem  Pain is a major economic problem and a leading cause of disability that changes the lives of many people, especially older adults.  Chronic non-cancer pain such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic neuropathy is the most common cause of long-term disabilit...

Infusion Therapy a. Begin the prescribed infusion via the new access. b. Ensure an x-ray is completed to confirm placement. c. Check medication calculations with a second RN. d. Make sure the solution is appropriate for a central line. ANS: B A central venous access device, once placed, needs an x-ray confirmation of proper placement before it is used. The bedside nurse would be responsible for beginning the infusion once placement has been verified. Any IV solution can be given through a c...

Bacteriostatic (inhibits) o inhibits growth of Bacteria by preventing bacteria from multiplying and then hosts defences deal with the small number of bacteria left  Bactericidal (kills) o kills Bacteria, so eliminates bacteria  Principles of Antibiotic Guidelines o Specimens for microbiology should be taken prior to the start of empiric Abx treatment. o In an emergency, at a minimum a set of blood cultures should be taken (meningitis). o Ensure any history of allergy is documented o...

A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? CORRECT ANSWER = Speak to the client about one idea at a time RATIONALE = The nurse should speak using sentences that contain one clear thought or idea for better communication and understanding. Incorrect: Ask the client to multi-task. The nurse use simple one-step directions, rather than ask the client to multi-task. Incorrect: Limit questions to yes and no answers. The nurse shou...

NURSING 4764 ATI Mental Health 2019 B Practice/NURSING 4764 ATI Mental Health 2019 B Practice

Based on a typical 2000-calorie diet, the daily vegetable serving should be at least 2 ½ cups per day. Of the four choices, milk contains the most calcium per serving.Milk c ontains 276 mg calcium per one cup serving. Sunflower margarine is a good source of Vitamin B12 Carbohydrates contain 4 cal per Proteins contain 4 cal per g Fats contain 9 cal per g This adds up to a total of -----?----_cal. Protein promotes wound healing Formula feedings should last 20 to 30 minutes. During 2nd tr...