ATI Capstone Funds Review Questions and Answers

ATI Capstone Funds Review Questions and Answers Manifestations of Dehydration -Urine SG 1.030 -Increased hematocrit 64% -Increased temp 98.6 F or 37 C Do not administer TPN if... There is "cracking" of solution Cancer Tx Patient Education (What to Avoid) -Avoid sun -Avoid moist heat -Avoid antimicrobial soaps (can irritate more) Cancer Tx Patient Education (What to Encourage) Use prescription hydrating lotions BMI Healthy Weight 18.5-24.9 BMI Overweight 25-29.9 BMI Obesity 30 or greater When to administer regular insulin 30 minutes before meals VEAL CHOP V- Variable C- Cord Comphression E- Early Decels H- Head Compression A- Accelerations O - Oxygenated L-Late Decels P - Placenta Gastric Content Expected pH 0-4 Restraints: frequency of assessments Assess neuromuscular and neurosensory status every 2 hours Hypoxia position Semi-fowlers or fowlers position to promote chest expansion and maximize ventilation Four Point Gait requires patient to bear weight on BOTH legs Three Point Gait requires patient to bear weight on ONE foot while using both crutches Two Point Gait requires patient o have PARTIAL weight bearing on BOTH feet Extreme heat/cold caution... use extreme caution with clients who are very young, very fair-skinned, and older adults Sleep Promotion: exercise education exercise regularly at least 2 hours before bedtime Sleep Promotion: alcohol/caffeine/nicotine education limit these things at least 4 hours before bedtime Sleep Promotion: fluid education limit fluids 2-4 hours before bedtime NG meds (best type) liquid if available! If not, crush meds if allowed NG sublingual Do NOT administer sublingual meds! NG meds and enteral feedings Do NOT mix meds with enteral feedings. IV infiltration or extravasation S/S -Pallor -Swelling -Decreased temp around site -Decreased rate of infusion -Damp dressing IV infiltration or extravasation Tx -Stop infusion -Remove catheter -Elevate extremity -Encourage active ROM -Apply warm or cold compress (depends on solution infusing) -Restart infusion proximal to site or another extremity