ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
diet for chronic renal failure - ANSWER-low protein & potassium
DM pt teaching - ANSWER-change shoes, wash bfeet w/soap & water
pulse pressure - ANSWER-subtract systolic value from diastolic value
lantus - ANSWER-never mix, long lasting, no peak
rhogam - ANSWER-given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery
when mom is negative & baby positive
indication of baby dehydration improving - ANSWER-smooth fontannel
pt w/orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER-put near nursing station
cleaning a wound - ANSWER-clean to dirty
use bulb syringe
peripheral arterial disease - ANSWER-cramp in leg while walking
intermitment claudication
seizure precautions - ANSWER-supine position
20 weeks gestation, having urinary frequency - ANSWER-u/a & c/s
report to new nurse @ shift change - ANSWER-pt @ xray
s/s of hemolytic blood transfusion - ANSWER-flank pain
ER rape victim priority - ANSWER-acess anxiety
nutrition - ANSWER-carbs 45%, protein 10-15%
latex allergy - ANSWER-tape up cords
,first ingredient on a food label - ANSWER-most content
thoracentesis, & painful w/breathing - ANSWER-put pt on UNAFFECTED side for 1 hour or longer
pt w/IV sedation - ANSWER-check LOC if not responsive
help older brother get used to baby - ANSWER-get a gift for big brother
early decelerations - ANSWER-head compressions
methergine contraindication - ANSWER-HTN
delegate to AP - ANSWER-I & O
HF monitoring - ANSWER-weights
location for peripheral line - ANSWER-radial
prioritizing care for multiple pt's - ANSWER-low flank pain
ativan - ANSWER-for seizures
med for diabetes insipidus - ANSWER-desmopressin
radiation tatoo - ANSWER-use mild soap & water
uric acid stones - ANSWER-eat low fat yogurt
antigout med decreases uric acid level - ANSWER-allopurinol
non-pharm relation technique for pain management in labor - ANSWER-hypnosis
psychotic disorder assessment finding - ANSWER-flat affect
newborn withdrawal from heroin (opioids) - ANSWER-hypertonicity
mitral valve location - ANSWER-5th intercostal
amniocentesis - ANSWER-go pee before procedure
,total gastrectomy - ANSWER-lack b 12
takes 30-60 meal to eat a meal
stoma color - ANSWER-pink or red is normal
MAOI's diet - ANSWER-no pepperoni, no tyramine, COTTAGE CHEESE OKJ
give iron w/? - ANSWER-OJ
statins contraindication - ANSWER-Grapefruit juice
haldol - ANSWER-lip smacking
mag sulfate - ANSWER-decreased urine output
decreased respirations
decreased pulmonary edema
antidote for mag sulfate - ANSWER-calcium gluconate
clozaril interventions - ANSWER-monitor WBC
valproic acid - ANSWER-liver function
thyroid med effectiveness - ANSWER-weight loss
diuretics - ANSWER-don't skip doses
DIG adverse effects - ANSWER-N/V & HA
prednisone - ANSWER-take with milk
hemo/peritoneal dialysis pt teaching - ANSWER-medical asepsis
cranial nerve 11 - ANSWER-shoulder
peripheral catheter insertion - ANSWER-advance catheter when you see flash back of blood return
, dispose of insulin needles @ home - ANSWER-in coffee container
confirmation of ng placement - ANSWER-x ray
swallowing difficulty referral - ANSWER-speech therapy
acrabose - ANSWER-skip a meal, skip dose, give w/1st bite of food
sprains & strains - ANSWER-RICE
pt DNR-CC & family asking questions related to. therapeutic communication: THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE -
ANSWER-What did the dr tell you?
delegating to AP about skeletal traction: NEEDS MORE TEACHING - ANSWER-AP places weight on bed
daughter feeling guilty about admitting parent into long-term facility: THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE -
ANSWER-rephrase what daughter is feeling
how good nurse plans her day - ANSWER-rechecks her priorities half way through her shift
good nurse sets these when she works - ANSWER-GOALS
pt gets bad dx, & asks you not to tell her spouse:YOUR RESPONSE - ANSWER-you have a right to privacy
delegate to AP - ANSWER-CPR
baby in contact precautions in a private room, what would you do to save hospital $? - ANSWER-bring
formula prn
how does a nurse properly manage her time mid-shift? - ANSWER-reevaluates goals
which psych pt would you see first? - ANSWER-hallucinations
dementia pt @ ER, w/marks on coccyx & wrist, suspected abuse. what do you do? - ANSWER-ask pt.
INTERVIEW HIM
psych pt yelling in front of group. very agitated, what do you do? - ANSWER-isolate pt
charge nurse scheduling resolution between nurses - ANSWER-nurse listens to both sides
diet for chronic renal failure - ANSWER-low protein & potassium
DM pt teaching - ANSWER-change shoes, wash bfeet w/soap & water
pulse pressure - ANSWER-subtract systolic value from diastolic value
lantus - ANSWER-never mix, long lasting, no peak
rhogam - ANSWER-given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery
when mom is negative & baby positive
indication of baby dehydration improving - ANSWER-smooth fontannel
pt w/orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER-put near nursing station
cleaning a wound - ANSWER-clean to dirty
use bulb syringe
peripheral arterial disease - ANSWER-cramp in leg while walking
intermitment claudication
seizure precautions - ANSWER-supine position
20 weeks gestation, having urinary frequency - ANSWER-u/a & c/s
report to new nurse @ shift change - ANSWER-pt @ xray
s/s of hemolytic blood transfusion - ANSWER-flank pain
ER rape victim priority - ANSWER-acess anxiety
nutrition - ANSWER-carbs 45%, protein 10-15%
latex allergy - ANSWER-tape up cords
,first ingredient on a food label - ANSWER-most content
thoracentesis, & painful w/breathing - ANSWER-put pt on UNAFFECTED side for 1 hour or longer
pt w/IV sedation - ANSWER-check LOC if not responsive
help older brother get used to baby - ANSWER-get a gift for big brother
early decelerations - ANSWER-head compressions
methergine contraindication - ANSWER-HTN
delegate to AP - ANSWER-I & O
HF monitoring - ANSWER-weights
location for peripheral line - ANSWER-radial
prioritizing care for multiple pt's - ANSWER-low flank pain
ativan - ANSWER-for seizures
med for diabetes insipidus - ANSWER-desmopressin
radiation tatoo - ANSWER-use mild soap & water
uric acid stones - ANSWER-eat low fat yogurt
antigout med decreases uric acid level - ANSWER-allopurinol
non-pharm relation technique for pain management in labor - ANSWER-hypnosis
psychotic disorder assessment finding - ANSWER-flat affect
newborn withdrawal from heroin (opioids) - ANSWER-hypertonicity
mitral valve location - ANSWER-5th intercostal
amniocentesis - ANSWER-go pee before procedure
,total gastrectomy - ANSWER-lack b 12
takes 30-60 meal to eat a meal
stoma color - ANSWER-pink or red is normal
MAOI's diet - ANSWER-no pepperoni, no tyramine, COTTAGE CHEESE OKJ
give iron w/? - ANSWER-OJ
statins contraindication - ANSWER-Grapefruit juice
haldol - ANSWER-lip smacking
mag sulfate - ANSWER-decreased urine output
decreased respirations
decreased pulmonary edema
antidote for mag sulfate - ANSWER-calcium gluconate
clozaril interventions - ANSWER-monitor WBC
valproic acid - ANSWER-liver function
thyroid med effectiveness - ANSWER-weight loss
diuretics - ANSWER-don't skip doses
DIG adverse effects - ANSWER-N/V & HA
prednisone - ANSWER-take with milk
hemo/peritoneal dialysis pt teaching - ANSWER-medical asepsis
cranial nerve 11 - ANSWER-shoulder
peripheral catheter insertion - ANSWER-advance catheter when you see flash back of blood return
, dispose of insulin needles @ home - ANSWER-in coffee container
confirmation of ng placement - ANSWER-x ray
swallowing difficulty referral - ANSWER-speech therapy
acrabose - ANSWER-skip a meal, skip dose, give w/1st bite of food
sprains & strains - ANSWER-RICE
pt DNR-CC & family asking questions related to. therapeutic communication: THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE -
ANSWER-What did the dr tell you?
delegating to AP about skeletal traction: NEEDS MORE TEACHING - ANSWER-AP places weight on bed
daughter feeling guilty about admitting parent into long-term facility: THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE -
ANSWER-rephrase what daughter is feeling
how good nurse plans her day - ANSWER-rechecks her priorities half way through her shift
good nurse sets these when she works - ANSWER-GOALS
pt gets bad dx, & asks you not to tell her spouse:YOUR RESPONSE - ANSWER-you have a right to privacy
delegate to AP - ANSWER-CPR
baby in contact precautions in a private room, what would you do to save hospital $? - ANSWER-bring
formula prn
how does a nurse properly manage her time mid-shift? - ANSWER-reevaluates goals
which psych pt would you see first? - ANSWER-hallucinations
dementia pt @ ER, w/marks on coccyx & wrist, suspected abuse. what do you do? - ANSWER-ask pt.
INTERVIEW HIM
psych pt yelling in front of group. very agitated, what do you do? - ANSWER-isolate pt
charge nurse scheduling resolution between nurses - ANSWER-nurse listens to both sides
