Ati community health 2021 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAMS 2020-2021. A nurse is measuring vital signs for a client and notices an irregularity in the pulse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Measure the pulse using a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope. B) Check the client's pedal pulses. C) Count the apical pulse rate for a full minute and describe the rhythm in the chart. D) Take the pulse at each peripheral site and count the rate for 30 seconds. C If the peripheral pulse is irregular, the nurse should auscu...

1. A nurse is planning to obtain a 12-lead ECG for a client who has a history of cardiac dysrhythmias. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - tell the client to expect a mild stinging sensation during the test - attach a blood pressure cuff to the clients upper arm - assist the client to the orthopneic position - instruct the client to remain as still as possible during the recording 2. A home health nurse is conducting a home inspection for a client who is at risk...

ATI Community Health Proctor Exam STUDY GUIDE ANSWER KEY (2019, 2020, 2021). A home health nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has leukemia about methods to prevent complications. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I’m sure my child will feel better now that he can ride his bike b. I should inspect my child’s mouth for sores c. I should take my child’s rectal temperature daily d. I will make sure...

ATI Community Health Proctor Exam STUDY GUIDE ANSWER KEY (2019, 2020, 2021) 1. A home health nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has leukemia about methods to prevent complications. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I’m sure my child will feel better now that he can ride his bike b. I should inspect my child’s mouth for sores c. I should take my child’s rectal temperature daily d. I will make su...

A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina and has a prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for the nurse to take when administering this medication? oMassage the nitroglycerin ointment completely into the skin. o Replace the nitroglycerin transdermal patch every 4 hours. oAdminister a sustained nitroglycerin tablet orally. oAdminister a nitroglycerin tablet sublingually every 5 minutes. 2.A nurse is preparing to administer inflixim...

ATI FINAL GERONTOLOGY | ATI FINAL GERONTOLOGY; (LATEST 2021) COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 1.A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted to a long term care facility and requires total care. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action whileproviding mouth care? Turn the client on his side before starting mouth care 2.A nurse is educating a group of assistive personnel about the care of older adult clients.The nurse educator is including information about the developme...

28. The nurse is concerned about pulmonary aspiration when providing the patient with an intermittent tube feeding. Which action is the priority? a. Observe the color of gastric contents. b. Verify tube placement before feeding. c. Add blue food coloring to the enteral formula. d. Run the formula over 12 hours to decrease overload. ANS: B A major cause of pulmonary aspiration is regurgitation of formula. The nurse needs to verify tube placement and elevate the head of the bed 30 to 45 de...

1. The patient has a risk for skin impairment and has a 15 on the Braden Scale upon admission. The nurse has implemented interventions. Upon reassessment, which Braden score will be the best sign that the risk for skin breakdown is removed? a. 12 b. 13 c. 20 d. 23 ANS: D The best sign is a perfect score of 23. The Braden Scale is composed of six subscales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction and shear. The total score ranges from 6 to 23, and a lo...

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