Latest ATI RN Predictor Study Questions And Answers

Latest ATI RN Predictor Study Questions And Answers A 12 month old infant recently had a fever, runny nose, cough and white spots in the mouth for 3 days. A rash developed that started on the face and spread to the whole body. What should you suspect that the child has? - correct answer--- Rubeola (Measles) A big cue with lithium toxicity is what? - correct answer--- If a pt complains of metallic taste in mouth. Abruptio placentae - correct answer--- Persistent uterine contractions - Painful - Placenta separates from the uterus - Bleeding inside the uterus - Life-threatening to the fetus Ace Inhibitors - correct answer--- Watch for dry cough (discontinue and report) - Hypotension - Increased K+ levels (can cause hyperkalemia) - Common meds: Captopril, Enalapril (Ends in "pril") Acetazolamide - correct answer--- This is a med used for open angle glaucoma - Adverse effect of this med is tingling of fingers and hyperglycemia Active TB treatment duration? - correct answer--- Active TB is usually treated with the simultaneous administration of a combo of meds to which the organisms are susceptible. Such therapy is continued until the disease is controlled. A 6-9 month regimen consisting of two meds is frequently used. Acupressure band - correct answer--- These bands can be worn on the wrists and can help alleviate nausea and vomiting. - An alternative therapy option for pregnancy n/v. Acute phase of Kawasakis - correct answer--- Beginning stage - Starts with high fever uncontrolled by antipyretics - Tachycardia - Irritability - Strawberry tongue - Conjunctival redness Addison's Disease - correct answer--- Is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. - The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low BP and hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin in both exposed and non-exposed parts of the body. Addison's Disease Treatment: - correct answer--- High protein, high carb diet - Weigh daily - Injectable IV fast acting steroid may be ordered or indicated for a pt experiencing an Addisonian crisis until the pt is no longer at risk for dehydration, hypotension and shock. Addisons Disease - correct answer--- Think of ADD as needs to add hormones Adverse effects of glucocorticoids are? - correct answer--- Osteoporosis, which needs to be monitored regularly w/bone density scans After a shunt placement, what is the bed position? - correct answer--- Flat (so fluid doesn't reduce too rapidly) - If you see signs of increasing ICP, then raise the HOB to 15-30 degrees. After cataract surgery - correct answer--- Pt will sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks Agoraphobia - correct answer--- Fear of being in places in which help may not be available Agranulocytosis - correct answer--Is a rare adverse reaction to Clozapine (Clozaril) in which WBC's drop causing pt to become susceptible to acute infections. Air/Pulmonary Embolism - correct answer--S/S: Chest pain, difficulty breathing, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom, bloody sputum Tx: Heaprin, d-dimer lab, O2 Airborne Precaution - correct answer--**Think MTV** M= Measles T= TB V= Varicella-Chicken pox/herpes Zoster-Shingles Akathisia - correct answer--- Motor restlessness, person needs to keep going - Tx with antiparkinsons meds - Can be mistaken for agitation Albuterol - correct answer--- Used for acute asthma attacks