ATI RN Adult Medical-Surgical 2025/2026 –
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Correct Answers
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,Air or Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER>>>S/S chest pain, dyspnea,
tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT
side and LOWER the head of bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - ANSWER>>>(late decels,
decreased variability, fetal bradycardia, etc) Turn pt on Left side, give
O2, stop pitocin, Increase IV fluids!
Tube feeding with decreased LOC - ANSWER>>>Pt on Right side
(promotes emptying of the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent
aspiration)
After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - ANSWER>>>pt
is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
Pt with heat stroke - ANSWER>>>flat with legs elevated
during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - ANSWER>>>catheter
is taped to the thigh. leg must be kept straight.
, After Myringotomy - ANSWER>>>position on the side of
AFFECTED ear, allows drainage.
After Cateract surgery - ANSWER>>>pt sleep on UNAFFECTED
side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks
after Thyroidectomy - ANSWER>>>low or semi-fowler's position,
support head, neck and shoulders.
Infant with Spina Bifida - ANSWER>>>Prone so that sac does not
rupture
Buck's Traction (skin) - ANSWER>>>elevate foot of bed for counter
traction
After total hip replacement - ANSWER>>>don't sleep on side of
surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of
Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs
with pillows.
Prolapsed cord - ANSWER>>>Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
Verified NGN Proctored Exam with 100%
Correct Answers
,
,Air or Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER>>>S/S chest pain, dyspnea,
tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT
side and LOWER the head of bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - ANSWER>>>(late decels,
decreased variability, fetal bradycardia, etc) Turn pt on Left side, give
O2, stop pitocin, Increase IV fluids!
Tube feeding with decreased LOC - ANSWER>>>Pt on Right side
(promotes emptying of the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent
aspiration)
After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - ANSWER>>>pt
is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
Pt with heat stroke - ANSWER>>>flat with legs elevated
during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - ANSWER>>>catheter
is taped to the thigh. leg must be kept straight.
, After Myringotomy - ANSWER>>>position on the side of
AFFECTED ear, allows drainage.
After Cateract surgery - ANSWER>>>pt sleep on UNAFFECTED
side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks
after Thyroidectomy - ANSWER>>>low or semi-fowler's position,
support head, neck and shoulders.
Infant with Spina Bifida - ANSWER>>>Prone so that sac does not
rupture
Buck's Traction (skin) - ANSWER>>>elevate foot of bed for counter
traction
After total hip replacement - ANSWER>>>don't sleep on side of
surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of
Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs
with pillows.
Prolapsed cord - ANSWER>>>Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
