ATI Med-Surg Exam Practice 2023 with Complete Solution!

S/Sx hypoparathyroidism - ANSWER-involuntary muscle spasms protamine sulfate - ANSWER-antidote to heparin monitor aPTT levels for... - ANSWER-heparin chest petechaie in a pt with a fractured long bone - ANSWER-notify HCP- could be an indication of fat emboli antipurinol - ANSWER-antigout medication -also teach the client to increase exercise & fluids and decrease purines in the diet (red meats) EEG - ANSWER--come sleep deprived -wash hair thoroughly -eat as usual -awaken the morning of the EEG SLE (Lupus) - ANSWER--methotrexate even during remission -sunblock of at least 30 everyday -affects skin, joints, organs and connective tissue -report fever to HCP immediately (exacerbation) thrombocytopenia with epistaxis - ANSWER--sitting position, leaning forward -apply direct, lateral pressure for 10 minutes -apply ice and cold pressure to the nose & face -reframe from blowing nose for 24 hrs after nose bleed stops giving TPN - ANSWER--give D10W or D20W if TPN is temporarily unavailable -check cap blood glucose level q4hrs -monitor weight daily -change TPN tubing q24hrs basilar skull fracture - ANSWER-clear drainage from the nose or ears hypoglycemia S/Sx - ANSWER-weakness, hunger, diaphoresis, nausea, shakiness, confusion hyperglycemia s/sx - ANSWER-kussmauls respirations, dehydration & decreased skin turgor, ketonuria