ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored
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Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - ANSWERS-left side lying
Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - ANSWERS--NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
In what order do you open the sterile package? - ANSWERS-flap furthest from body,
side flaps, then closest
What to watch for when on Isoniazid: - ANSWERS-numb/tingling in the hands & feet
What to watch for when on Ethambutol: - ANSWERS-vision changes
Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin? - ANSWERS-ibuprofen
Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with... - ANSWERS-other NSAIDS
Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken with... - ANSWERS-
non-opioid analgesics
To access an implanted port, you must use a... - ANSWERS-noncoring (Huber) needle
When done accessing an implanted port... - ANSWERS-flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium
chloride
Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid? - ANSWERS-dark leafy green veggies
Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg - ANSWERS-0.8 g
What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What electrical management? -
ANSWERS-med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
, What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical management? - ANSWERS-
meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for SVT? What electrical management? - ANSWERS-
meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/a pulse? What electrical management? -
ANSWERS-meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/out a pulse or V-fib? What electrical
management? - ANSWERS-meds= amiodarone, lidocaine, & epi
elec= defibrillation
If a pt is complaining of pain and there is no irrigation fluid coming out of the catheter
what will the priority nursing action be? - ANSWERS-irrigate catheter with saline
solution
If the pt has had their prostate removed and the irrigating 3 way catheter shows bright
red clotted blood being released from the end what should you do? - ANSWERS-
increase the flow rate
What assessment finding would be a cause for concern in an immobile pt? -
ANSWERS-diminished pedal pulses
redness/edema in legs
How would you care for a pt with a stage III pressure ulcer? - ANSWERS-Apply
proteolytic enzymes
What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for a stage II pressure ulcer in the
heel? - ANSWERS-increase IV fluids
pillow/sheet under ankle
What foods would you teach a pt suffering from cholescystitis to eliminate from their diet
at home? - ANSWERS-fried eggs
What assessment finding would lead you to believe a pt suffers from Hypovolemia? -
ANSWERS-increased blood osmolarity
Exam With Correct Verified And
Detailed Answers
Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - ANSWERS-left side lying
Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - ANSWERS--NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
In what order do you open the sterile package? - ANSWERS-flap furthest from body,
side flaps, then closest
What to watch for when on Isoniazid: - ANSWERS-numb/tingling in the hands & feet
What to watch for when on Ethambutol: - ANSWERS-vision changes
Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin? - ANSWERS-ibuprofen
Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with... - ANSWERS-other NSAIDS
Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken with... - ANSWERS-
non-opioid analgesics
To access an implanted port, you must use a... - ANSWERS-noncoring (Huber) needle
When done accessing an implanted port... - ANSWERS-flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium
chloride
Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid? - ANSWERS-dark leafy green veggies
Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg - ANSWERS-0.8 g
What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What electrical management? -
ANSWERS-med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
, What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical management? - ANSWERS-
meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for SVT? What electrical management? - ANSWERS-
meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/a pulse? What electrical management? -
ANSWERS-meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/out a pulse or V-fib? What electrical
management? - ANSWERS-meds= amiodarone, lidocaine, & epi
elec= defibrillation
If a pt is complaining of pain and there is no irrigation fluid coming out of the catheter
what will the priority nursing action be? - ANSWERS-irrigate catheter with saline
solution
If the pt has had their prostate removed and the irrigating 3 way catheter shows bright
red clotted blood being released from the end what should you do? - ANSWERS-
increase the flow rate
What assessment finding would be a cause for concern in an immobile pt? -
ANSWERS-diminished pedal pulses
redness/edema in legs
How would you care for a pt with a stage III pressure ulcer? - ANSWERS-Apply
proteolytic enzymes
What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for a stage II pressure ulcer in the
heel? - ANSWERS-increase IV fluids
pillow/sheet under ankle
What foods would you teach a pt suffering from cholescystitis to eliminate from their diet
at home? - ANSWERS-fried eggs
What assessment finding would lead you to believe a pt suffers from Hypovolemia? -
ANSWERS-increased blood osmolarity
