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ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment
Level 3 Study Guide 2024/2025 . Graded
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orthostatic hypotension - ✔ caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance
gross motor skills - ✔ physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback - ✔ technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension
by gaining control over autonomic physiologic functions.
How should phenytoin be administered? Why? - ✔ -administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than
50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease - ✔ tremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA, postural instability,
depression and other psychiatric changes, dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - ✔ spreads ERRATICALLY through the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM to other organs. It
also manifest in PAINLESS, swollen lymph nodes found in the CERVICAL, AXILLLARY, INGUINAL, &
FEMORAL areas.
Hodgkin's lymphoma - ✔ spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph nodes to the next group of
nodes.
Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM. - ✔ -should remain in place for
6HR FOLLOWING INTERCOURSE
-should remove diaphragm NO MORE THAN 24HRS following intercourse
-insert diaphragm NO MORE THAN 6HR PRIOR to intercourse
-apply about 10ml (2tsp) of SPERMICIDE inside diaphragm prior to intercourse
-replace every 2 yrs.
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-client should be refitted if their weight FLUCTUATE BY 20%
-client should be refitted following a ABDOMINAL SURGERY, PELVIC SURGERY, & after each pregnancy
A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... - ✔ have BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well ass LUMPS
usually in the UPPER OUTER QUADRANT of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? - ✔ finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? - ✔ Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple
discharge.
Client with COPD will experience... - ✔ DIGITAL CLUBBING, which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout - ✔ hard, painless nodule on first toe, collection of NA urate crystals due to
chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky discharge
Swan neck deformity - ✔ -hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
scleroderma - ✔ chronic progressive disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and
shrinking of connective tissue
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late manifestation)
Preferred meal plan for a patient with DIVERTICULITIS - ✔ -advance to high-fiber diet. Best source of
fiber is a BANANA which yields 3.1g of FIBER.
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Diverticulitis - ✔ inflammation of the diverticula
What type of medication can increase a patient's risk for a stroke? - ✔ -oral contraceptives B/C this will
INCREASE the risk for developing a THROMBOEMBOLISM.
A client with HYPOPITUITARISM places the them at risk for developing what type of condition? - ✔ -
osteoporosis
How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz of wine each day) affect the client's risk for having a
stroke? - ✔ it doesn't increase, it actually DECREASES the risk for stroke.
What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected manifestations of this disease? - ✔ -rare malignant tumor
arising in bone; most often occurring in children
-client will experience pain in the UPPER THIGH as well as LOCALIZED PAIN, SWELLING, & PALPABLE
MASS.
What are expected findings of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? - ✔ -decrease visual acuity, diplopia, changes in
peripheral vision, & nystagmus (repeat of uncontrolled movements).
What are expected finding of Amyotrophic Later Sclerosis (ALS)? - ✔ -fascifulcations of the face,
twitching of the face or tongue.
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? - ✔ Also known an Lou Gherig's disease, ALS is a motor
neuron disease which can lead to paralysis.
borderline personality disorder - ✔ condition marked by extreme instability in mood, identity, and
impulse control.
-client's with this condition experience SUICIDAL IDEATION & SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
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ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment
Level 3 Study Guide 2024/2025 . Graded
A+
A+ Page 1
,Created by AllNursingTestBanks
orthostatic hypotension - ✔ caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance
gross motor skills - ✔ physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback - ✔ technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension
by gaining control over autonomic physiologic functions.
How should phenytoin be administered? Why? - ✔ -administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than
50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease - ✔ tremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA, postural instability,
depression and other psychiatric changes, dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - ✔ spreads ERRATICALLY through the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM to other organs. It
also manifest in PAINLESS, swollen lymph nodes found in the CERVICAL, AXILLLARY, INGUINAL, &
FEMORAL areas.
Hodgkin's lymphoma - ✔ spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph nodes to the next group of
nodes.
Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM. - ✔ -should remain in place for
6HR FOLLOWING INTERCOURSE
-should remove diaphragm NO MORE THAN 24HRS following intercourse
-insert diaphragm NO MORE THAN 6HR PRIOR to intercourse
-apply about 10ml (2tsp) of SPERMICIDE inside diaphragm prior to intercourse
-replace every 2 yrs.
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-client should be refitted if their weight FLUCTUATE BY 20%
-client should be refitted following a ABDOMINAL SURGERY, PELVIC SURGERY, & after each pregnancy
A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... - ✔ have BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well ass LUMPS
usually in the UPPER OUTER QUADRANT of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? - ✔ finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? - ✔ Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple
discharge.
Client with COPD will experience... - ✔ DIGITAL CLUBBING, which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout - ✔ hard, painless nodule on first toe, collection of NA urate crystals due to
chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky discharge
Swan neck deformity - ✔ -hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
scleroderma - ✔ chronic progressive disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and
shrinking of connective tissue
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late manifestation)
Preferred meal plan for a patient with DIVERTICULITIS - ✔ -advance to high-fiber diet. Best source of
fiber is a BANANA which yields 3.1g of FIBER.
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Diverticulitis - ✔ inflammation of the diverticula
What type of medication can increase a patient's risk for a stroke? - ✔ -oral contraceptives B/C this will
INCREASE the risk for developing a THROMBOEMBOLISM.
A client with HYPOPITUITARISM places the them at risk for developing what type of condition? - ✔ -
osteoporosis
How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz of wine each day) affect the client's risk for having a
stroke? - ✔ it doesn't increase, it actually DECREASES the risk for stroke.
What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected manifestations of this disease? - ✔ -rare malignant tumor
arising in bone; most often occurring in children
-client will experience pain in the UPPER THIGH as well as LOCALIZED PAIN, SWELLING, & PALPABLE
MASS.
What are expected findings of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? - ✔ -decrease visual acuity, diplopia, changes in
peripheral vision, & nystagmus (repeat of uncontrolled movements).
What are expected finding of Amyotrophic Later Sclerosis (ALS)? - ✔ -fascifulcations of the face,
twitching of the face or tongue.
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? - ✔ Also known an Lou Gherig's disease, ALS is a motor
neuron disease which can lead to paralysis.
borderline personality disorder - ✔ condition marked by extreme instability in mood, identity, and
impulse control.
-client's with this condition experience SUICIDAL IDEATION & SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
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