ATI EXAM
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Exam Solution
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OLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (37E39) zm zm zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Endoscopy (EGD) positioning zm zm
ANSWER
left side lying
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QUESTION 2 zm
Before an Endoscopy (EGD):
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ANSWER
-NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures
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QUESTION 3 zm
Gastroenteritis care plan: zm zm
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-restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions
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QUESTION 4 zm
In what order do you open the sterile package?
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ANSWER
flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest
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A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean wor
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A. closest to body
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B. right side
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C. left side
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D. farthest from body
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 zm
TB is suspected, what precautionary actions to do?
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ANSWER
-negative airflow room, airborne precautions -
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nurses wear N95 mask, client wears if going out of the room -
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admin heat & humidified O2 therapy as prescribed
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QUESTION 7 zm
TB interventions:
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-family members should be screened -4 meds taken for 6-12 months -
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not contagious when they have 3 negative sputum cultures
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QUESTION 8 zm
What to watch for when on Isoniazid:
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QUESTION 9 zm
What to watch for when on Rifampin:
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-orange secretions normal -watch for jaundice -interferes with birth control
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,QUESTION 10 zm
What to watch for when on Ethambutol:
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ANSWER
vision changes
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QUESTION 11 zm
Client teaching for genital herpes:
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ANSWER
-can be transmitted with or w/out blisters -sexual partners should be informed & screened -
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no cure, just meds to help w/symptoms -
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abstain from intercourse until lesions are completely healed -
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gently clean areas w/mild soap & water
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QUESTION 12 zm
Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-sided hemipalegia:
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ANSWER
-thicken liquids/foods -high fowlers -speech therapist for helping w/eating & speech -
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monitor gag reflex/swallowing abilities -have suction equipment available -occupational therapy -
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support left arm with pillows, slings, etc
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QUESTION 13 zm
High sodium foods clients with HF & Pulmonary edema should avoid:
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ANSWER
-cheese -soups -bread -cold cuts/cured meats -pizza -eggs & omelets -hot dogs -baked ham
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QUESTION 14 zm
Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin?
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ANSWER
ibuprofen
QUESTION 15 zm
Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with...
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other NSAIDS
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QUESTION 16 zm
Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken with...
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non-opioid analgesics zm
QUESTION 17 zm
To access an implanted port, you must use a...
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ANSWER
noncoring (Huber) needle
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QUESTION 18 zm
When done accessing an implanted port...
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ANSWER
flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium chloride
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QUESTION 19 zm
Therapeutic effects of furosemide (Lasix)
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-decreases preload of the heart -decreases potassium levels -increases urine output -decrease BP -
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QUESTION 20 zm
Valsartan for HF expected outcomes/findings:
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-vasodilation -excretion of sodium & water -reduces BP -reduces risk of mortality in post-
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MI pts left w/vent dysfunction
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QUESTION 21 zm
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Exam Solution
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OLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (37E39) zm zm zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Endoscopy (EGD) positioning zm zm
ANSWER
left side lying
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QUESTION 2 zm
Before an Endoscopy (EGD):
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ANSWER
-NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures
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QUESTION 3 zm
Gastroenteritis care plan: zm zm
ANSWER
-restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions
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QUESTION 4 zm
In what order do you open the sterile package?
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ANSWER
flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest
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,QUESTION 5 zm
A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean wor
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A. closest to body
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B. right side
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C. left side
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D. farthest from body
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ANSWER
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TB is suspected, what precautionary actions to do?
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QUESTION 7 zm
TB interventions:
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ANSWER
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not contagious when they have 3 negative sputum cultures
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QUESTION 8 zm
What to watch for when on Isoniazid:
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QUESTION 9 zm
What to watch for when on Rifampin:
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ANSWER
-orange secretions normal -watch for jaundice -interferes with birth control
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,QUESTION 10 zm
What to watch for when on Ethambutol:
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ANSWER
vision changes
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QUESTION 11 zm
Client teaching for genital herpes:
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ANSWER
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no cure, just meds to help w/symptoms -
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abstain from intercourse until lesions are completely healed -
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gently clean areas w/mild soap & water
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QUESTION 12 zm
Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-sided hemipalegia:
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ANSWER
-thicken liquids/foods -high fowlers -speech therapist for helping w/eating & speech -
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monitor gag reflex/swallowing abilities -have suction equipment available -occupational therapy -
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support left arm with pillows, slings, etc
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QUESTION 13 zm
High sodium foods clients with HF & Pulmonary edema should avoid:
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ANSWER
-cheese -soups -bread -cold cuts/cured meats -pizza -eggs & omelets -hot dogs -baked ham
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QUESTION 14 zm
Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin?
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ANSWER
ibuprofen
QUESTION 15 zm
Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with...
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other NSAIDS
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QUESTION 16 zm
Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken with...
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ANSWER
non-opioid analgesics zm
QUESTION 17 zm
To access an implanted port, you must use a...
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ANSWER
noncoring (Huber) needle
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QUESTION 18 zm
When done accessing an implanted port...
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ANSWER
flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium chloride
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QUESTION 19 zm
Therapeutic effects of furosemide (Lasix)
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ANSWER
-decreases preload of the heart -decreases potassium levels -increases urine output -decrease BP -
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decrease edema zm
QUESTION 20 zm
Valsartan for HF expected outcomes/findings:
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ANSWER
-vasodilation -excretion of sodium & water -reduces BP -reduces risk of mortality in post-
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MI pts left w/vent dysfunction
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QUESTION 21 zm