Answer Guide ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
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1. Better peripheral per- Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries
fusion?
2. Airborne precautions private room, neg pressure with 6-12 air exchanges/hr mask & respirator
protective equip N95 for TB;measles, chickenpox (varicella) Herpes zoster/shingles TB
3. Droplet precautions spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis, parvovirus,
pneumonia, pertussis,
influenza,
diptheria,
epiglottitis,
rubella,
mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeN-
ovirus
(Private room and mask)
4. Contact precautions Protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt.
Multidrug-resistant organisms
RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies,
Enteric diseases caused by micro-organisms (C diff),
Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag
without touching the outside of the bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
5. Skin infections- Varicella zoster
*VCHIPS* Cutaneous diptheria
Herpes simplez
Impetigo
Peduculosis
Scabies
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, Answer Guide ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
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6. Air or Pulmonary Em- S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending
bolism doom.
7. Tube feeding with de- Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) Head of bed
creased LOC elevated (prevent aspiration)
8. After lumbar puncture pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
9. After Cataract surgery pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for *1-4 weeks*
10. After Thyroidectomy low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and shoulders.
11. After total hip replace- don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress,
ment don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction
by separating thighs with pillows.
12. To prevent dumping (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie
syndrome down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low
CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
13. AKA (above knee am- elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position prone daily to maintain hip
putation) extension.
14. BKA (below knee am- foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours. position prone to provide hip
putation) extension.
15. administration of ene- pt should be left side lying (Sim's) with knee flexed.
ma
16. Autonomic Dysreflex- S/S pounding headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, chills,
ia/Hyperreflexia bradycardia, hypertension. Place client in sitting position (elevate HOB)
FIRST!
17. Head Injury elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease ICP
2 4/16/2026
ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cayqg1
1. Better peripheral per- Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries
fusion?
2. Airborne precautions private room, neg pressure with 6-12 air exchanges/hr mask & respirator
protective equip N95 for TB;measles, chickenpox (varicella) Herpes zoster/shingles TB
3. Droplet precautions spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis, parvovirus,
pneumonia, pertussis,
influenza,
diptheria,
epiglottitis,
rubella,
mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeN-
ovirus
(Private room and mask)
4. Contact precautions Protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt.
Multidrug-resistant organisms
RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies,
Enteric diseases caused by micro-organisms (C diff),
Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag
without touching the outside of the bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
5. Skin infections- Varicella zoster
*VCHIPS* Cutaneous diptheria
Herpes simplez
Impetigo
Peduculosis
Scabies
1 4/16/2026
, Answer Guide ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cayqg1
6. Air or Pulmonary Em- S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending
bolism doom.
7. Tube feeding with de- Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) Head of bed
creased LOC elevated (prevent aspiration)
8. After lumbar puncture pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
9. After Cataract surgery pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for *1-4 weeks*
10. After Thyroidectomy low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and shoulders.
11. After total hip replace- don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress,
ment don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction
by separating thighs with pillows.
12. To prevent dumping (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie
syndrome down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low
CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
13. AKA (above knee am- elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position prone daily to maintain hip
putation) extension.
14. BKA (below knee am- foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours. position prone to provide hip
putation) extension.
15. administration of ene- pt should be left side lying (Sim's) with knee flexed.
ma
16. Autonomic Dysreflex- S/S pounding headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, chills,
ia/Hyperreflexia bradycardia, hypertension. Place client in sitting position (elevate HOB)
FIRST!
17. Head Injury elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease ICP
2 4/16/2026
