Summary ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES

ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES

, ATI TEST TAKING STRATEGIES


 Asthma Meds – Contraindicated in BETA BLOCKERS
 Inhalers – can cause hoarseness, dry mouth
o Candidiasis
 S/sx: white patches, soreness, redness
 This should be reported
 Difference between PVD/PAD

PVD PAD
>Painless >Painful
>Edema >Decreased/pulseless
>Discoloration of the skin and it will >Shiny leg
be thick >Clubbing nails, loose hair
>Most common in diabetes patient >Skin will be thin
RAISE UP THE EXTREMITY LOWER EXTREMITY
To bring the fluid back to the organs Gravity will help bring the blood to the
lower half
 Know the Difference b/w drug reaction vs. blood product reaction vs. IV site
reaction
o Know nursing intervention for each
 Know Maslow’s and Erickson’s theory
 ABCs
 Vital Signs
o 9/10 it will not be pain and it will not be temperature (you can live with
these for a little bit)
 PAIN -> Kidney stones can cause cardiac arrest
 TEMP -> neutropenic, chemo and HIV
 1 in 3 older adults will fall
o Look over fall risk reduction precautions
 Change in LOC is #1 indicator that something is wrong
o Ex: hypoxia -> confusion first symptom
o FAT EMBOLI is an emergency!!!!!!
 First thing to change is levels of consciousness
 Priority Strategy
o RED -> ABC, hemorrhage, choking, impaired airway
o YELLOW -> Hypoglycemia, fracture
o GREEN -> PTSD , bruises and cuts
o BLACK -> DC to JC
o Survival Potential
o Least Restrictive/Invasive


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