HEALTH STU 2142 ATI Capstone Responses.
1. A client is receiving home oxygen. What teaching points should the nurse
provide the client and the caregiver regarding home oxygen safety?
Instructed patient / caregiver about a few simple precautions that can be
taken to create a safe home environment when using oxygen. Post signs in
every room where oxygen is in use. Make sure that absolutely no smoking
occurs in the home or in the car when oxygen is in use. Secure an oxygen
cylinder to a solidly fixed object to avoid creating a missile out of the tank.
This might happen if it was accidentally knocked over and gas was allowed to
escape. Use caution with oxygen tubing so you do not trip over it or become
entangled in furniture. Be familiar with the equipment and the safety checks
established by the medical equipment provider. Keep their contact telephone
numbers, and the numbers for other emergency services, posted near a
phone. Do not try to repair broken equipment on your own. Request this
service from the oxygen provider.
Make sure smoke detectors in the home are working. Have fresh batteries
installed. Perform monthly checks. Have a fire extinguisher available
2. A nurse is teaching a community course in home safety and providing first aid.
What
instructions should the nurse include for a client that is bleeding?
Obtain consent: Tell the person your name, describes type and level of
training, states what you think is wrong and what you plans to do, and asks
permission to provide care.
- Tell a bystander to get the AED and first aid kit: Point to a bystander and
speak out loud. - Use appropriate PPE: Put on gloves, if available.
3. What are nursing interventions and appropriate communication
techniques to utilize with a client who is anxious?
Deep breathing. One of the easiest stress reducing exercises to learn is deep
breathing; it's easy to use in any situation Listening to music. Music works
as a relaxation
method. ... Visualization and redirecting thoughts. ... Mindful movement
.................................................................................................................................. Play out the
scenarios.
4. What actions should be taken by the nurse when caring for a client that
has refused prescribed medications?
The main reason patients refuse treatment is that they have concerns about
it. These concerns can range from not thinking the procedure is necessary, to
being afraid that it will kill them. It is important to bring these concerns to
light so that you can talk to the patient about them.
5. What are three (3) indications for folic acid therapy?
,HEALTH STU 2142 ATI Capstone Responses.
For the treatment of folate deficiency megaloblastic anemia. For the
treatment of folate deficiency megaloblastic anemia or macrocytic anemia
secondary to folic acid deficiency, hepatic disease, alcoholism, intestinal
obstruction, or excessive hemolysis
, HEALTH STU 2142 ATI Capstone Responses.
6. A critical care client has received propranolol to treat supraventricular
tachycardia. What are three (3) complications the nurse should
monitor for?
The more common side effects of propranolol can include: slower heart rate.
diarrhea. dry eyes. hair loss. nausea. weakness or tiredness.
7. A nurse is caring for a client with many different medications who is newly
prescribed acetazolamide. What medications can interact with
acetazolamide?
Acetazolamide may interact with cisapride, methenamine, anticonvulsants,
other diuretics, cyclosporine, digoxin, drugs for diabetes, drugs that cause
loss of potassium, lithium, memantine, procainamide, quinidine, aspirin and
other salicylates, sodium bicarbonate, stimulants, or tricyclic
antidepressants.
8. A client has been prescribed misoprostol for the treatment of peptic ulcer
disease. What is a true contraindication for this medication?
Misoprostol is contraindicated during pregnancy for use to reduce the risk of
stomach ulcers associated with NSAIDs (the FDA-approved indication). This
agent causes reproductive risk, including uterine contractions, miscarriage,
and other problems if administered during pregnancy.
9. A client has been prescribed oxybutynin for treatment of overactive bladder
and has
been experiencing anticholinergic side effects. List two (2) actions the client
will take to prevent adverse effects of the medication therapy.
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to
the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you
about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your
health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are
bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Acid or
sour stomach belching decreased sweating diarrhea difficulty having a bowel
movement (stool) drowsiness dryness of the eyes, mouth, nose, or throat
heartburn indigestion runny nose stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
10. A nurse is preparing to administer acetylcysteine. What are indications for
therapy?
When inhaled by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to help thin and loosen mucus
in the airways due to certain lung diseases (such as emphysema, bronchitis,
cystic fibrosis, pneumonia). This effect helps you to clear the mucus from your
lungs so that you can breathe easier.
1. A client is receiving home oxygen. What teaching points should the nurse
provide the client and the caregiver regarding home oxygen safety?
Instructed patient / caregiver about a few simple precautions that can be
taken to create a safe home environment when using oxygen. Post signs in
every room where oxygen is in use. Make sure that absolutely no smoking
occurs in the home or in the car when oxygen is in use. Secure an oxygen
cylinder to a solidly fixed object to avoid creating a missile out of the tank.
This might happen if it was accidentally knocked over and gas was allowed to
escape. Use caution with oxygen tubing so you do not trip over it or become
entangled in furniture. Be familiar with the equipment and the safety checks
established by the medical equipment provider. Keep their contact telephone
numbers, and the numbers for other emergency services, posted near a
phone. Do not try to repair broken equipment on your own. Request this
service from the oxygen provider.
Make sure smoke detectors in the home are working. Have fresh batteries
installed. Perform monthly checks. Have a fire extinguisher available
2. A nurse is teaching a community course in home safety and providing first aid.
What
instructions should the nurse include for a client that is bleeding?
Obtain consent: Tell the person your name, describes type and level of
training, states what you think is wrong and what you plans to do, and asks
permission to provide care.
- Tell a bystander to get the AED and first aid kit: Point to a bystander and
speak out loud. - Use appropriate PPE: Put on gloves, if available.
3. What are nursing interventions and appropriate communication
techniques to utilize with a client who is anxious?
Deep breathing. One of the easiest stress reducing exercises to learn is deep
breathing; it's easy to use in any situation Listening to music. Music works
as a relaxation
method. ... Visualization and redirecting thoughts. ... Mindful movement
.................................................................................................................................. Play out the
scenarios.
4. What actions should be taken by the nurse when caring for a client that
has refused prescribed medications?
The main reason patients refuse treatment is that they have concerns about
it. These concerns can range from not thinking the procedure is necessary, to
being afraid that it will kill them. It is important to bring these concerns to
light so that you can talk to the patient about them.
5. What are three (3) indications for folic acid therapy?
,HEALTH STU 2142 ATI Capstone Responses.
For the treatment of folate deficiency megaloblastic anemia. For the
treatment of folate deficiency megaloblastic anemia or macrocytic anemia
secondary to folic acid deficiency, hepatic disease, alcoholism, intestinal
obstruction, or excessive hemolysis
, HEALTH STU 2142 ATI Capstone Responses.
6. A critical care client has received propranolol to treat supraventricular
tachycardia. What are three (3) complications the nurse should
monitor for?
The more common side effects of propranolol can include: slower heart rate.
diarrhea. dry eyes. hair loss. nausea. weakness or tiredness.
7. A nurse is caring for a client with many different medications who is newly
prescribed acetazolamide. What medications can interact with
acetazolamide?
Acetazolamide may interact with cisapride, methenamine, anticonvulsants,
other diuretics, cyclosporine, digoxin, drugs for diabetes, drugs that cause
loss of potassium, lithium, memantine, procainamide, quinidine, aspirin and
other salicylates, sodium bicarbonate, stimulants, or tricyclic
antidepressants.
8. A client has been prescribed misoprostol for the treatment of peptic ulcer
disease. What is a true contraindication for this medication?
Misoprostol is contraindicated during pregnancy for use to reduce the risk of
stomach ulcers associated with NSAIDs (the FDA-approved indication). This
agent causes reproductive risk, including uterine contractions, miscarriage,
and other problems if administered during pregnancy.
9. A client has been prescribed oxybutynin for treatment of overactive bladder
and has
been experiencing anticholinergic side effects. List two (2) actions the client
will take to prevent adverse effects of the medication therapy.
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to
the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you
about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your
health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are
bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Acid or
sour stomach belching decreased sweating diarrhea difficulty having a bowel
movement (stool) drowsiness dryness of the eyes, mouth, nose, or throat
heartburn indigestion runny nose stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
10. A nurse is preparing to administer acetylcysteine. What are indications for
therapy?
When inhaled by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to help thin and loosen mucus
in the airways due to certain lung diseases (such as emphysema, bronchitis,
cystic fibrosis, pneumonia). This effect helps you to clear the mucus from your
lungs so that you can breathe easier.
