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S/Sx hypoparathyroidism - ANSWER-involuntary muscle spasms protamine sulfate - ANSWER-antidote to heparin monitor aPTT levels for... - ANSWER-heparin chest petechaie in a pt with a fractured long bone - ANSWER-notify HCP- could be an indication of fat emboli antipurinol - ANSWER-antigou...

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  • December 4, 2023
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ATI Med-Surg Exam Practice 2023 with
Complete Solution(ratedA+)!!
S/Sx hypoparathyroidism - ANSWER-involuntary muscle spasms

protamine sulfate - ANSWER-antidote to heparin

monitor aPTT levels for... - ANSWER-heparin

chest petechaie in a pt with a fractured long bone - ANSWER-notify HCP- could be an
indication of fat emboli

antipurinol - ANSWER-antigout medication
-also teach the client to increase exercise & fluids and decrease purines in the diet (red
meats)

EEG - ANSWER--come sleep deprived
-wash hair thoroughly
-eat as usual
-awaken 0200-0300 the morning of the EEG

SLE (Lupus) - ANSWER--methotrexate even during remission
-sunblock of at least 30 everyday
-affects skin, joints, organs and connective tissue
-report fever to HCP immediately (exacerbation)

thrombocytopenia with epistaxis - ANSWER--sitting position, leaning forward
-apply direct, lateral pressure for 10 minutes
-apply ice and cold pressure to the nose & face
-reframe from blowing nose for 24 hrs after nose bleed stops

giving TPN - ANSWER--give D10W or D20W if TPN is temporarily unavailable
-check cap blood glucose level q4hrs
-monitor weight daily
-change TPN tubing q24hrs

basilar skull fracture - ANSWER-clear drainage from the nose or ears

hypoglycemia S/Sx - ANSWER-weakness, hunger, diaphoresis, nausea, shakiness,
confusion

hyperglycemia s/sx - ANSWER-kussmauls respirations, dehydration & decreased skin
turgor, ketonuria

, ABCDE melanoma skin assessment - ANSWER-Asymmetry of shape
Border irregularity
Color variation within one lesion
Diameter greater than 6 mm
Evolving or changing in any feature

facilitate gas exchange - ANSWER-pursed lip breathing during dyspnea

thrombocytopenia (platelet count 48,000) - ANSWER-avoid invasive procedures & IM
injections
assess for bleeding q4hrs
avoid flossing

how is hepatitis A transmitted - ANSWER-fecal-oral route

What is always the FIRST step to take in the nursing process? - ANSWER-Assess the
client

transfusing RBC - ANSWER--assess and document vital signs
-use 20G or larger needle
-get another nurse to verify blood type & Rh on package
-only hang with 0.9% NS
-use IV tubing with a filter

reduce the risk of infective endocarditis - ANSWER-antibiotics before procedures - tell
HCP before dental procedures

isoniazid (for TB) - ANSWER-take on an empty stomach
-1 hr before or 2 hrs after a meal

Sickle Cell Teaching - ANSWER-increase fluids to avoid sickle cell crisis

low cholestrol - ANSWER-chicken breast and veggies

ethambutol - ANSWER-monitor for decreased visual acuity and report to HCP

Avoid "_____" questions - ANSWER-why

how to instill eye drops properly - ANSWER--instill medication into conjunctival sac
-apply pressure to the puncta for 1-2 minutes after to prevent systemic absorption

erythropoiten - ANSWER-increases energy level

pt with advanced COPD is expected to have - ANSWER-increase CO2

pt with radiation therapy - ANSWER-avoid sun exposure

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