Summary ATI_TEAS_7_LATEST_EXAMS(1)

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The RNteachesaptnewlydx'd with DM1aboutstoringHumulinN insulin.Whichstatement
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indicates to the RN that the pt understood the d/c teaching?
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a) "Iwouldkeeptheinsulin inthecabinetduringthedayonly."
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b) "IknowIhavetokeepmyinsulin intherefrigeratoratalltimes."
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c) "Icanstoretheopeninsulinbottlesinthekitchen cabinetfor1month."
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d) "Thebestplaceformy insulin isonthe windowsill,but inthecupboardis justas good." -
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CORRECT ANSWERS c) "I can store the open insulin bottles in the kitchen cabinet for 1 month."
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Rationale:
Aninsulinvialincurrentusecanbekeptatroomtemperaturefor1monthwithout
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significantlossofactivity.Directsunlightandheatmustbeavoided.Therefore,options1,2, and 4
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are incorrect.
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TheRNiscaringforaptscheduledforatranssphenoidalhypophysectomy.Thepre-op teaching
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instructions would include which statement?
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a) "Yourhairwillneedtobe shaved." x x x x x x




b) "Youwillreceivespinalanesthesia." x x x x




c) "Youwillneedtoambulateaftersurgery." x x x x x x




d) "Brushing yourteethneeds to be avoided forat least 2 weeks post-op." - CORRECT x x x x x x x x x x x x x x




ANSWERS d)"Brushingyourteethneedstobeavoidedforatleast2weekspost-op."
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Rationale:
Atranssphenoidalhypophysectomyisasurgicalapproachthatusesthenasalsinusesand
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noseforaccesstothepituitarygland.Based onthe locationofthesurgicalprocedure, spinal
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anesthesia would not be used. In addition, the hair would not be shaved. Although ambulating is
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important,specific to this procedure is avoiding brushing theteeth to prevent disruption of the
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surgical site.
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During a routine prenatal visit, a pt complains of easily bleeding gums when brushing. The RN
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does an assessment & teaches the pt about proper nutrition to minimize this problem. Which pt
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statement indicates an understanding?
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a) "I willdrink8oz ofwater with each meal."
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b) "Iwilleat3servingsofcracked wheatbreadeach day."
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c) "Iwilleat2saltinecrackersbeforeIgetupeachmorning."
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d) "Iwilleatfreshfruits&veggiesfor snacks&for desserteachday." - CORRECT ANSWERS
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d)"Iwill eatfreshfruits&veggiesfor snacks &for dessert eachday."
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Rationale:
Freshfruitsandvegetablesprovide vitaminsandmineralsneededforhealthygums.Drinking water
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with meals has nodirect effect on gums. Cracked wheat bread may abrade the tender gums. Eating
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saltine crackers can also abrade the tender gums.
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A6yochildwasjustdx'dwithHodgkin'sdisease&chemoisplannedtobeginimmediately. The
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parent asks the RN why XDR was not ordered as part of tx.The RN should make which response?
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a) "It'svery costly&chemoworks justas well." x x x x x x x x




b) "I'm not sure. I'lldiscuss it with theHCP." x x x x x x x x




c) "Sometimesagehasto dowiththedecisionfor XDR." x x x x x x x x x




d) "TheHCPwouldprefer thatyoudiscussthetxoptionswiththeoncologist." - CORRECT
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ANSWERS c) "Sometimes age has to do with the decision for XDR."
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Rationale:
Radiation therapy is usually delayed, whenever possible, until a child is 8 years old to prevent
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retardationofbonegrowthandsofttissuedevelopment.Options1,2,and4are inappropriate
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responses to the parent and place the parent's question on hold.
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The RNisdoinganinitialassessmentonanewborn infant.When assessingthe infant'shead, the RN
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notes that the ears are low-set. Which RN action is most appropriate?
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a) Documentthe findings. x x

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b) Arrangeforahearingtest. x x x x




c) Notify the pediatrician. x x




d) Coverthe earswith gauzepads.- CORRECT ANSWERS
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Rationale:
Low or oddly placed ears are associated with various congenital defects and need to be reported
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immediately.Althoughthefindingsneedtobedocumented,themostappropriate actionwouldbe
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tonotifythepediatrician.Options2and4areinaccurateandinappropriate nursing actions.
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What PO2 value indicates respiratory failure in adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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mmHg
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Whatbloodvalueindicateshypercapnia?- CORRECTANSWERS
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WhatconditionoccurswhenthePO2is< 60mmHg(acutehypoxemia),theCO2tension rises > 50
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mmHg (acute hypercarbia, hypercapnia) & the pH drops < 7.35, or both? -
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CORRECTANSWERS Acuterespiratoryfailure x x x




What are the S/S of respiratory failure in adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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x Tachypnea
Intercostal&sternalretractions x x x




x Cyanosis
Tachycardia
Coughthatproducessputum
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x Fatigue
Fever
Crackles,wheezes x




Chestpain(especiallywhentryingtodeepbreathe) Hypotension
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Confusion

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Agitation,restlessness x




What are the common causes of respiratory failure in peds? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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RDS
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Infection,sepsis x




x NM diseases x




x Trauma, burns x




x Aspiration
FVO & dehydration Anesthesia x x x




&narcoticOD
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Structuralanomaliesresultinginairwayobstruction x x x x x




WhatpercentageofO2shouldachildinsevererespiratorydistressreceive? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS 100% O2
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What is shock? - CORRECT ANSWERS Widespread,seriousreductionoftissueperfusion,
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which leads to generalized impairment of cellular function.
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Whatisthe mostcommoncauseofshock? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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What causes septic shock? - CORRECT ANSWERS Release of endotoxins from bacteria,
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which act on the nerves in peripheral vascular spaces, causing vascular pooling, reduced
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venous return, decreased CO & results in poor systemic perfusion.
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What is the goal of tx for hypovolemic shock? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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CO & tissue perfusion.
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It's important to differentiate between hypovolemic & cardiogenic shock. How might the RN
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determine the existence of cardiogenic shock? - CORRECT ANSWERS H/o MI with LV failure or
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possible cardiomyopathy, with S/S of pulmonary edema.
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Ifaptisincardiogenicshock,whatmightresultfromadministrationofvolume-expanding fluids,
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and what intervention can the RN expect to perform in the event of such an
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