ATI Assessment Level 2 Study Cards Correct Questions & Answers!!

right - ANSWER Which side should you be on to ambulate a patient with right side hemiparesis? albumin - ANSWER Which lab value is important in diagnosing malnutrition 3.5-5 - ANSWER The expected reference range for albumin is: ___-___ g/dL inflammation - ANSWER A nurse will monitor C-reactive protein to monitor: droplet - ANSWER The nurse should initiate __________ precautions for an infant who has pertussis. Other actions the nurse should take include providing humidified oxygen and suctioning secretions to prevent choking. hyponatremia - ANSWER Manifestations of what electrolyte imbalance: - Orthostatic hypotension - Deep tendon reflexes - Headache - Confusion - Lethargy Celecoxib - ANSWER (Celebrex) Medication that is a COX-2 Inhibitor that treats osteoarthritis pain, when NSAIDs are no longer effective in relieving pain Cyclobenzaprine - ANSWER The nurse should identify ___________________ as a muscle relaxant medication that relieves muscle spasms in the back that can occur with osteoarthritis of the vertebral column. Glucosamine - ANSWER Medication of a substance produced naturally in the body; often used as a supplement to maintain cartilage in the joints in a patient with osteoarthritis intraocular - ANSWER The nurse should instruct the client to avoid using the vacuum cleaner for several weeks following cataract surgery. The forward flexion and rapid, jerking movements that occur while vacuuming can increase _____________ pressure 4-6 - ANSWER Improvement in vision after cataract surgery should occur in ___-___ weeks acidosis - ANSWER The client who has respiratory ______________ can display mental cloudiness or confusion due to elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) retention as a result of hypoventilation.