NURS PHARM ATI EXIT EXAM:
THINGS TO REMEMBER
What are some expected findings of theophylline
toxicity? Anorexia, Tachycardia, Albuminuria, and
Hypotension How is breast engorgement treated?
Cold therapy (ice packs on breasts for 15 minutes, 3-4 times per day).
What do you do if your patient experiences bowel protrusion?
1. Stay with client and call for help.
2. Place saline-soaked gauze on wound.
3. Position client supine with knees
bent. 4. Take vital signs.
What are the side effects of
estradiol? Headache, Hypertension.
What should you NOT do when ambulating with a quad cane?
Place can on affected side (canes should ALWAYS be placed on the UNaffected
side!)
What statement should the client make if they understand teaching related to
warfarin therapy?
"I should report a change in the color of my stools." (Blood in the stool indicates
bleeding)
What are some expected findings in a client with increased ICP?
Altered mental status, memory loss (nuchal rigidity is a sign of bacterial
meningitis, NOT increased ICP!)
What should you teach a client regarding preeclampsia?
1. Report swelling of hands and face.
2. Rest in side-lying position.
, 3. Notify provider of decreased
UOP.
4. Perform daily fetal kick
counts.
When performing CPR on an infant, where should you check for the pulse?
Brachial site.
What electrolyte changes will occur with dehydration?
Serum sodium <130
Potassium >5.0
Chloride <95
Glucose <70
BUN >25
Creatinine >1.5
Urine Specific Gravity >1.030
How should a client climb the stairs using crutches?
1. Tripod position.
2. Place body weight on
crutches. 3. Advance unaffected
leg.
4. Advance crutches and affected leg.
What should you AVOID regarding nutrition following a tonsillectomy?
Do not give ice cream! It will make the client cough.
What are the major manifestations of a hemolytic blood transfusion reaction?
Tachycardia and LOW BACK PAIN
For pregnant women, why would a bead be placed on the P6 meridian of the
wrist?
This is an alternative medical technique that aids in alleviation of
nausea/vomiting.
What are some normal findings during the newborn assessment that are usually
thought to be abnormal?
Apnea for up to 10 seconds
Acrocyanosis (hands and feet are
THINGS TO REMEMBER
What are some expected findings of theophylline
toxicity? Anorexia, Tachycardia, Albuminuria, and
Hypotension How is breast engorgement treated?
Cold therapy (ice packs on breasts for 15 minutes, 3-4 times per day).
What do you do if your patient experiences bowel protrusion?
1. Stay with client and call for help.
2. Place saline-soaked gauze on wound.
3. Position client supine with knees
bent. 4. Take vital signs.
What are the side effects of
estradiol? Headache, Hypertension.
What should you NOT do when ambulating with a quad cane?
Place can on affected side (canes should ALWAYS be placed on the UNaffected
side!)
What statement should the client make if they understand teaching related to
warfarin therapy?
"I should report a change in the color of my stools." (Blood in the stool indicates
bleeding)
What are some expected findings in a client with increased ICP?
Altered mental status, memory loss (nuchal rigidity is a sign of bacterial
meningitis, NOT increased ICP!)
What should you teach a client regarding preeclampsia?
1. Report swelling of hands and face.
2. Rest in side-lying position.
, 3. Notify provider of decreased
UOP.
4. Perform daily fetal kick
counts.
When performing CPR on an infant, where should you check for the pulse?
Brachial site.
What electrolyte changes will occur with dehydration?
Serum sodium <130
Potassium >5.0
Chloride <95
Glucose <70
BUN >25
Creatinine >1.5
Urine Specific Gravity >1.030
How should a client climb the stairs using crutches?
1. Tripod position.
2. Place body weight on
crutches. 3. Advance unaffected
leg.
4. Advance crutches and affected leg.
What should you AVOID regarding nutrition following a tonsillectomy?
Do not give ice cream! It will make the client cough.
What are the major manifestations of a hemolytic blood transfusion reaction?
Tachycardia and LOW BACK PAIN
For pregnant women, why would a bead be placed on the P6 meridian of the
wrist?
This is an alternative medical technique that aids in alleviation of
nausea/vomiting.
What are some normal findings during the newborn assessment that are usually
thought to be abnormal?
Apnea for up to 10 seconds
Acrocyanosis (hands and feet are
