ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++

ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Terms in this set (251) Air or Pulmonary Embolism S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the head of bed.) Tube feeding with decreased LOC Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent aspiration) After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF) Pt with heat stroke flat with legs elevated during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) catheter is taped to the thigh. leg must be kept straight. After Myringotomy position on the side of AFFECTED ear, allows drainage. After Cataract surgery pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks after Thyroidectomy low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and shoulders. Infant with Spina Bifida Prone so that sac does not rupture Buck's Traction (skin) elevate foot of bed for counter traction After total hip replacement don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs with pillows. Prolapsed cord Knee to chest or Trendelenburg Cleft Lip position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the suture line. while feeding hold in upright position. To prevent dumping syndrome (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals. AKA (above knee amputation) elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position prone daily to maintain hip extension. BKA (below knee amputation) foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours. position prone to provide hip extension. detached retina area of detachment should be in the dependent position administration of enema pt should be left side lying (Sim's) with knee flexed. After infratentorial surgery (incision at the nape of neck) position pt flat and lateral on either side. Autonomic Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia S/S pounding headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, chills, bradycardia, hypertension. Place client in sitting position (elevate HOB) FIRST!