ATI Comp. Predictor2K16
Xerostomia, what is it & how do you treat it = feeling of oral dryness-treat w/ sugarless candy or gum
Labs to check for
... [Show More] pernicious anemia = B12
Contraindication for the use of combination oral contraceptives = HYPERtension (↑ BP)
Sign of mild anxiety = Extreme focus
What is remote memory loss = Inability to remember things from YEARS ago
Heart failure dietary teaching = Low sodium & fluid restriction
Diverticulitis dietary teaching = Low fiber
Diverticulosis dietary teaching = High fiber
IBS dietary teaching = High fiber
Urine Culture on baby = straight catheter
Parents are nervous about how their 3-year-old will act when newborn arrives. What can they do = Provide gift from the infant to the sibling
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate lab to watch for? Serum glucose (because glucocorticoids cause hyperglycemia)
At 14 weeks' gestation, what should the patient report to the MD = Swelling of the face (sign of preeclampsia)
A patient is 14 weeks pregnant, where do you check to find the FHR = below the pubs symphysis area.
Change of shift report should include = The blood lost
Patient teaching for colostomy care = patient doesn't need to change the bag every day (only needs to be changed every 4-7 days)
Scoliosis manifestation = Lateral curvature of the spin & asymmetrical hips/ribs
Lab values that are elevated for Cushing's disease = ↑ Cortisol, ↑sodium, ↑ glucose
Cushing disease Sx: Moon face
Administering medications through an NG tube =
* Administer meds separately
* DO NOT mix with enteral feedings
* Dissolve crushed tablets in 15-30mL of water
* Flush tubing before & after each medication with 10-30mL of water
Tobramycin adverse reaction = Ototoxicity (hearing damage & loss of balance) & Cloudy/bloody urine (nephrotoxicity
Anorexia expected finding = pre-albumin 10 (normal is 3.5-5)
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