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ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE (2023/2024)
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1 /12ATI Med Surg Retake1.Retinal Detachment: Curtain over visual field with occasional flashes of light
2.Cataracts: Cloudy/Blurry
3.3 NSAIDS that increase the risk of bleeding: Naproxen, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin
4.Thrombocytopenia: Low platelet level in blood Pt at risk for bleeding due to delayed
clotting
Nurse should measure abdominal girth daily for signs of internal bleeding NO ENEMA
Check IV site every 2 hrs
Require 2L (2,000 ml) of fluid per day
5.What are platelets also known as?: Thrombocytes
6.Response to phantom pain: "This type of pain usually decreases over time as the limb becomes less sensitive"
7.During chest tube removal: Use vagal maneuver "bear down" Use occlusive dressing 2 /128.Sickle Cell Crisis: When RBC's clump together and block small blood vessels Encourage fluids
Can give pt opioids
9.Graves Disease: Overproduction of thyroid hormone Expected Findings:
difficulty sleeping diarrhea
HEAT INTOLERANCE INCREASED APPETITE
10.Thyroid Strom: Can occur with Graves Disease (Overproduction of thyroid hormone)
REPORT HYPERTENSION
Other things to monitor for: tachycardia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, N/V, restlessness, confusion, possible seizures
11.Hemaglobin Normal Range: 12-18
12.When pt has a hypertensive crisis the nurse should FIRST: Elevate HOB
13.Normal aPTT: 30-40 sec
If pt is taking Heparin.... 60-80 sec
14.Alzheimer's disease: Add gestures when
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