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ATI Comprehensive Study
Guide
Med Term (Lamar University)
,RN Fundamentals of Nursing
1. Lab values
a. Sodium 136-145 mEq/L
b. Potassium 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
c. Total Calcium 9.0-10.5 mg/dL
d. Magnesium 1.3-2.1 mg/dL
e. Phosphorus 3.0 –4.5 mg/dL
f. BUN 10-20 mg/dL
g. Creatinine 0.6 – 1.2mg/dL M, 0.5 – 1.1 F
h. Glucose 70 -105 mg/dL
i. HbA1c <6.5%
j. AST 0-35 units/L
k. ALT 4-36 units/L
l. Albumin 3.5-5.0 g/dL
m. Total cholesterol < 200 mg/dL
n. HDL: Male > 45 mg/dL, women > 55 mg/dL
o. LDL < 130 mg/dL
p. WBC 5,000-10,000/mm3
q. RBC: Male 4.7-6.1, Female 4.2-5.4
r. Hemoglobin: Male 14-18, Female 12-16
s. Hematocrit: Male 42-52%, Female 37-47%
t. Platelet 150,000-400,000/mm3
u. pH 7.35-7.45
v. pC02 35 to 45 mm Hg
w. HCO3 21-28 mmol/L
x. p02 80-100 mmHg
y. Normal PT = 11-12.5 sec, Normal INR = 0.7-
1.8 (Therapeutic INR 2-3)
i. Normal PT = 11-12.5
ii. PT on Coumadin should be 2-3x higher
iii. INR of 3.9 means it is 3.9x higher
than normal person
z. Normal PTT = 30-40 sec (Therapeutic PTT 1.5 –
2 x normal or control values)
i. PTT on heparin should be 1.5-2x higher
aa. Digoxin 0.5 to 2.0ng/mL
bb. Lithium 0.8 to 1.4
mEq/L cc. Dilantin 10-20
mcg/mL
dd. Theophylline 10 to 20 mcg/mL
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,2. Latex allergies
a. Note that clients allergic to bananas, apricots, cherries, grapes, kiwis, passion fruit, avocados,
chestnuts, tomatoes, and/or peaches may experience latex allergies as well
3. Order of assessment Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
a. Except with abdomen it is IAPP-inspect, auscultate, percuss and palpate.
4. Cane walking COAL (Cane, Opposite, Affected, Leg)
5. Crutch walking Remember the phase <step up= when picturing a person going up stairs with crutches. The
good leg goes up first followed by the crutches and the bad leg. The opposite happens going down the
stairs .OR <up to heaven down to hell=
6. 3 point gait Allows pt to be mobile without bearing weight on affected extremity
a. Used when pt is non-weight bearing on a leg
7. Delegation RNs DO NOT delegate what they can EAT (Evaluate, Assess, Teach)
a. A nursing assistant can perform tasks such as taking vital signs, range of motion exercises,
bathing, bed making, obtaining urine specimens, enemas and blood glucose monitoring. Nursing
assistants cannot interpret results or perform any task beyond the skill level of the certification
they received.
i. Performing gastrostomy feeding thru an established gastrostomy tube
b. The PN is managed under the supervision of the RN. Certain higher level skills can be delegated
after competency has been established by the RN (e.g., dressing changes or suctioning).
8. Medical asepsis is <clean technique= and surgical asepsis is sterile technique
9. Isolation Precautions
a. AIRBORNE <My chicken hez TB=
i. Measles, chicken pox, herpes zoster, TB
ii. Management Neg pressure room, private room, mask, n95 for TB
b. DROPLET SPIDERMAn
i. Sepsis, scarlet fever, strep, pertussis, pneumonia, parvovirus, influenza, diphtheria, epiglottitis,
rubella, mumps, adenovirus
ii. Management private room, mask
c. CONTACT MRS WEE
i. MRSA, VRSA, RSV, skin infection (herpes zoster, cutaneous diphtheria, impetigo,
pediculosis, scabies, and staphylococcus), wound infections, enteric infection (C diff), eye
infections (conjunctivitis)
ii. Management gown, gloves, goggles, private room
10. Venturi mask (4-10L/min) is most precise O2 delivery. Best for pt w/ chronic lung disease (i.e. COPD)
11. Aerosol mask/Face tent good for pt w/ facial trauma or burns
12. Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing; Dysphasia is difficulty speaking
a. Dysphagia Aspiration precautions; Avoid thin liquids and sticky food and provide oral
care prior to eating (helps to enhance taste of food)
13. Home oxygen education Avoid synthetic or wool fabrics (encourage wearing cotton)
a. Educate to apply a water-soluble lubricant to soothe irritation of the mucous membranes
14. Incentive Spirometer use Instruct pt to keep a tight mouth seal around mouthpiece and to inhale
and hold breath for 3-5 secs
15. Restraints Assess and document pt physical needs, safety and comfort q 15-30 mins
a. Renew of perscription Adults - q4h, 9-17 y/o - q2h, under 9 y/o - q1h
b. Staff member must remain continuously w/ pt or view the pt via camera
16. Trendelenburg position (legs in the air) Used to promote venous circulation
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, 17. Arterial disorder Place legs in a dependent position)
18. Venous disorder Elevate legs
a. Make a v with your 2 fingers (the 2 fingers being the legs) to help remember care for pt
with arterial vs venous disorder
RN Pharmacology
ANTAGONISTS
Agonists Drugs that allow the body9s neurotransmitters, hormones, and other regulators to perform the
jobs they are supposed to perform (i.e. Morphine sulfate is an opioid agonist that works on mu receptor)
Antagonists Prevent the body from performing a function that it would normally perform (i.e. Narcan)
I.e. Narcan
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ATI Comprehensive Study
Guide
Med Term (Lamar University)
,RN Fundamentals of Nursing
1. Lab values
a. Sodium 136-145 mEq/L
b. Potassium 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
c. Total Calcium 9.0-10.5 mg/dL
d. Magnesium 1.3-2.1 mg/dL
e. Phosphorus 3.0 –4.5 mg/dL
f. BUN 10-20 mg/dL
g. Creatinine 0.6 – 1.2mg/dL M, 0.5 – 1.1 F
h. Glucose 70 -105 mg/dL
i. HbA1c <6.5%
j. AST 0-35 units/L
k. ALT 4-36 units/L
l. Albumin 3.5-5.0 g/dL
m. Total cholesterol < 200 mg/dL
n. HDL: Male > 45 mg/dL, women > 55 mg/dL
o. LDL < 130 mg/dL
p. WBC 5,000-10,000/mm3
q. RBC: Male 4.7-6.1, Female 4.2-5.4
r. Hemoglobin: Male 14-18, Female 12-16
s. Hematocrit: Male 42-52%, Female 37-47%
t. Platelet 150,000-400,000/mm3
u. pH 7.35-7.45
v. pC02 35 to 45 mm Hg
w. HCO3 21-28 mmol/L
x. p02 80-100 mmHg
y. Normal PT = 11-12.5 sec, Normal INR = 0.7-
1.8 (Therapeutic INR 2-3)
i. Normal PT = 11-12.5
ii. PT on Coumadin should be 2-3x higher
iii. INR of 3.9 means it is 3.9x higher
than normal person
z. Normal PTT = 30-40 sec (Therapeutic PTT 1.5 –
2 x normal or control values)
i. PTT on heparin should be 1.5-2x higher
aa. Digoxin 0.5 to 2.0ng/mL
bb. Lithium 0.8 to 1.4
mEq/L cc. Dilantin 10-20
mcg/mL
dd. Theophylline 10 to 20 mcg/mL
1
,2. Latex allergies
a. Note that clients allergic to bananas, apricots, cherries, grapes, kiwis, passion fruit, avocados,
chestnuts, tomatoes, and/or peaches may experience latex allergies as well
3. Order of assessment Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
a. Except with abdomen it is IAPP-inspect, auscultate, percuss and palpate.
4. Cane walking COAL (Cane, Opposite, Affected, Leg)
5. Crutch walking Remember the phase <step up= when picturing a person going up stairs with crutches. The
good leg goes up first followed by the crutches and the bad leg. The opposite happens going down the
stairs .OR <up to heaven down to hell=
6. 3 point gait Allows pt to be mobile without bearing weight on affected extremity
a. Used when pt is non-weight bearing on a leg
7. Delegation RNs DO NOT delegate what they can EAT (Evaluate, Assess, Teach)
a. A nursing assistant can perform tasks such as taking vital signs, range of motion exercises,
bathing, bed making, obtaining urine specimens, enemas and blood glucose monitoring. Nursing
assistants cannot interpret results or perform any task beyond the skill level of the certification
they received.
i. Performing gastrostomy feeding thru an established gastrostomy tube
b. The PN is managed under the supervision of the RN. Certain higher level skills can be delegated
after competency has been established by the RN (e.g., dressing changes or suctioning).
8. Medical asepsis is <clean technique= and surgical asepsis is sterile technique
9. Isolation Precautions
a. AIRBORNE <My chicken hez TB=
i. Measles, chicken pox, herpes zoster, TB
ii. Management Neg pressure room, private room, mask, n95 for TB
b. DROPLET SPIDERMAn
i. Sepsis, scarlet fever, strep, pertussis, pneumonia, parvovirus, influenza, diphtheria, epiglottitis,
rubella, mumps, adenovirus
ii. Management private room, mask
c. CONTACT MRS WEE
i. MRSA, VRSA, RSV, skin infection (herpes zoster, cutaneous diphtheria, impetigo,
pediculosis, scabies, and staphylococcus), wound infections, enteric infection (C diff), eye
infections (conjunctivitis)
ii. Management gown, gloves, goggles, private room
10. Venturi mask (4-10L/min) is most precise O2 delivery. Best for pt w/ chronic lung disease (i.e. COPD)
11. Aerosol mask/Face tent good for pt w/ facial trauma or burns
12. Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing; Dysphasia is difficulty speaking
a. Dysphagia Aspiration precautions; Avoid thin liquids and sticky food and provide oral
care prior to eating (helps to enhance taste of food)
13. Home oxygen education Avoid synthetic or wool fabrics (encourage wearing cotton)
a. Educate to apply a water-soluble lubricant to soothe irritation of the mucous membranes
14. Incentive Spirometer use Instruct pt to keep a tight mouth seal around mouthpiece and to inhale
and hold breath for 3-5 secs
15. Restraints Assess and document pt physical needs, safety and comfort q 15-30 mins
a. Renew of perscription Adults - q4h, 9-17 y/o - q2h, under 9 y/o - q1h
b. Staff member must remain continuously w/ pt or view the pt via camera
16. Trendelenburg position (legs in the air) Used to promote venous circulation
2
, 17. Arterial disorder Place legs in a dependent position)
18. Venous disorder Elevate legs
a. Make a v with your 2 fingers (the 2 fingers being the legs) to help remember care for pt
with arterial vs venous disorder
RN Pharmacology
ANTAGONISTS
Agonists Drugs that allow the body9s neurotransmitters, hormones, and other regulators to perform the
jobs they are supposed to perform (i.e. Morphine sulfate is an opioid agonist that works on mu receptor)
Antagonists Prevent the body from performing a function that it would normally perform (i.e. Narcan)
I.e. Narcan
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