ATI Fundamentals NUR 111 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

What is an early indication of osteoporosis? loss of height What is the most important factor in a patient's ability to learn a new skill? the involvement of the patient in planning the change What is a nonpharmacologic treatment of a fever? keep the patient's bed linens dry and reduce external coverings While talking with a patient, the patient informs the nurse that no one has spoken to her about her surgical procedure. What should the nurse do? check with the surgeon about informed consent How can a nurse intervene with a cancer patient that is not eating? limit drinking liquids with foods so that the patient doesn't fill up with liquids What is an expected physical development in the first year of life? an 8-10 month old can pull themselves up to a standing position What diagnosis is indicated if ABG's come back with a low pH but the PaCO2 is in expected ranges? metabolic acidosis What is stereognosis? the ability to identify an object's size, shape, and texture via tactile sensation What cranial nerve is associated with sticking your tongue out? XII What is the first action the nurse should take after noticing he/she administered the wrong medication to a patient? assess the patient What is an intervention for a patient that is a fall risk due to a recent stroke? the nurse to monitor the patient frequently How often should a patient's glucose be checked while on TPN? q4h What is the term for drainage that is thicker than others? purulent What is the term for drainage that appears watery? serous