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Fundamentals Comprehensive Final 1. What is the Nursing Process? a. A way of thinking and acting based on scientific method. Dynamic, overlapping, and continuous process which centers on the patient. 2. What is Dynamic? a. Ever changing, ever adapting 3. What is it called when you’re the nurse that develops good clinical judgement based on decision making? a. Critical thinking 4. SOB patient would be what priority? a. High priority 5. What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? a. A...

Summarizing a Complex Text (R.1.1) The passage contains the TOPIC (or subject) and the CONTROLLING IDEA (or supporting details) ● The topic is a noun or noun phrase that encapsulates the subject matter of the writing ○ Examples of topics include: arteries, acid, alleles, mammals, and recycling ● The author will include supporting details that show and support the point the author is trying to make Key Terms Controlling Idea - The main idea of the text Key Ideas - Ideas that support ...

ATI TEAS PRACTICE TEST: SCIENCE The first four steps of the scientific method are as follows: I. Identify the problem II. Ask questions III. Develop a hypothesis IV. Collect data & experiment on that data *Which of the following is the next step in the scientific method? A) Observe the data B) Analyze the results C) Measure the data D) Develop a conclusion What are the two types of measurement important in science? A) Quantitative & Numerical B) Qualitative & Descriptive C) Numeric...

Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis? Follicle stimulating hormones When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart which of the following structures does it enter next? Aorta Calcium Concentration in the blood is controlled by which of the following glands? Control by Parathyroid Which of the following occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormones? Fluid volume in the body increase. Which of the following is responsible f...

1) A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to teacher at school. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment? a) Tell me about your siblings b) Tell me what kind of music you like c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol d) Tell me about your school schedule 2) *A nurse is observing bonding to the client her newborn. Which of following actions by the client...

A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client says, "The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!" The nurse should recognize the client's statement as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms? A. Regression B. Splitting C. Undoing D. Identification A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nur...

1. A nurse manager is preparing to institute a new system for scheduling staff. Several nurses have verbalized their concern over the possible changes that will occur. Which of the following is an appropriate method to facilitate the adoption of the new scheduling system? A. Identify nurses who accept the change to help influence other staff nurses B. Provide a brief overview of the new scheduling system immediately before it implementation C. Introduce the new scheduling system by describi...

1. Two days after delivery, a postpartum client prepares for discharge. What should the nurse teach her about lochia flow? Incorrect: Lochia does change color but goes from lochia rubra (bright red) on days 1-3, to lochia serosa (pinkish brown) on days 4-9, to lochia alba (creamy white) days 10-21. Incorrect: Numerous clots are abnormal and should be reported to the physician. Incorrect: Saturation of the perineal pad is considered abnormal and may indicate postpartum hemorrhage. Correct: L...

1. A nurse manager is preparing to institute a new system for scheduling staff. Several nurses have verbalized their concern over the possible changes that will occur. Which of the following is an appropriate method to facilitate the adoption of the new scheduling system? A. Identify nurses who accept the change to help influence other staff nurses B. Provide a brief overview of the new scheduling system immediately before it implementation C. Introduce the new scheduling system by describi...

1. A nurse working in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client has dementia. The clients often agitated and frequently wanders the halls. Which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? a) Give the client several choices when scheduling activities. b) Confront the client regarding unacceptable behavior c) Maintain Nutritional requirements by offering finger foods d) Stimulate the client by leaving the television on throughout the day ...

A nurse is completing medication reconciliation for an older adult client who is receiving multiple medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A- Clarify the client list of medications with the pharmacist B- compare the current list against the new medication prescriptions C- investigate any discrepancies on that list D- ask the client about over the counter medications she is taking Answer- D The nurse should apply the nursing process priority-setting ...

ATI TEAS MATH - TEAS 6 5 to it's equivalent decimal and percent. Mixed Review Part 1 (These questions are similar problems 1 through 4 found in the Mathematics Section Quiz in the ATI Teas Study Manual). 1a. Convert 1/ 1b. Convert 1.28 to it's equivalent fraction and percent. 1c. Convert 46.2% to it's equivalent fraction and decimal.

• Asthma Meds – Contraindicated in BETA BLOCKERS • Inhalers – can cause hoarseness, dry mouth o Candidiasis  S/sx: white patches, soreness, redness  This should be reported PVD PAD >Painless >Edema >Discoloration of the skin and it will be thick >Most common in diabetes patient RAISE UP THE EXTREMITY To bring the fluid back to the organs >Painful >Decreased/pulseless >Shiny leg >Clubbing nails, loose hair >Skin will be thin LOWER EXTREMIT...

During a home health visit a school age child who has muscular dystrophy confides in the nurse that he was struck by his parents. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 1. report the incident to local authorities 2. check the child for injuries 3. refer the parent to a social service agency 4. enroll the parent in anger management classes. 2. a nurse is planning a program about healthy eating at an elementary school where most students select French fries and p...

1. Which of the following is not an anatomical direction? A. Supine Correct Body position Prone B. Proximal / Distal C. Medial / Lateral D. Anterior / Posterior 2. Anatomy is defined as the study of the A. function of a living organism and its parts. Physiology B. diseases of a living organism. Pathology C. structure of a living organism and the relationship of its parts. Correct D. growth of a living organism. Embryology / Developmental Biological Science 3. The smallest l...

STUCK IN A QUESTION? • Having problems answering a question? • The following strategies may help if you are having difficulty identifying the correct option. ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES • Eliminate options that contain closed-ended words • Eliminate options that contain medical rather than nursing interventions • Eliminate comparable or alike options • Ensure that all components of an option are correct • Select the umbrella option • Visualize the information ...

1. My father and I looked at her/hers. 2. I am looking forward to my birthday party next week. a. Going b. Go c. Have d. Having 3. Coffee experts feel that the coffee blend is a dark blend. a. More greater b. Great c. Best d. More greatest 4. The nurse made a error with the medication, do the doctor made notes about it in the patients file. a. About it b. A c. With d. Made 5. Finishing isn’t as important as answering correctly. a. Quick b. As quick c. So quickist d. Quic...

1. A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hrs. administration. a. Of b. Since c. As d. From 2. The student for the final exam. a. Didn¶t stXdied b. Was studying c. Studied hardly d. Would have study 3. My mother and went shopping for clothes yesterday. a. Us b. Me c. Myself d. I 4. She went to the party her dislike for the host. a. Although b. Even though c. Despite of d. In spite of 5. The accident if the motorist had obeyed the speed limit sign. a. N...

1. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (SWAN GANZ) ● Assess/monitor for dysrhythmias 2. Pt w/ dysrhythmias (pg 99) ● Calcium of 7.2 (low) 3. LOW Cardiac output ● MI 4. Renal Failure (pg 79) ● 45% BUN 5. S/S of shock (pg 30) ● Hypotension, thready pulse 6. How to check for Carbon monoxide poisoning ● Cherry red mouth or tongue 7. Paracentesis ● Empty bladder completely before procedure ...