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ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM A, B,& C QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023 GRADED A+ A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? - ANSWER-hemoglobin 14...

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ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
FORM A, B,& C QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2023 GRADED A+
A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of
the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? -
ANSWER-hemoglobin 14.9 g/Dl

Patient education for the first 48 hrs following placement of a fiberglass cast on a lower
extremity - ANSWER-Do not insert any objects between the cast and skin,
scratches/abrasions can lead to infection

Reston avoid strenuous activities but use the muscles of the leg and joints above and
below the cast

Keep the affected limb above the level of the heart to prevent edema and pain and
promote venous return

Keep cast dry

Nonpharmacological approaches to relieve osteoarthritis pain - ANSWER-Warm packs
or compresses

well balanced diet to maintain healthy weight

Rest joints in functional position, do not place pillows under knees to avoid flexion
contractures

sleep for 8 to 10 hours per night and rest for 1 to 2 hours when awake

Bleomycin (Blenoxane) - ANSWER-Antibiotic Antineoplastic

Adverse effects/ Rx factors: thrombocytopenia, decreased kidney function which leads
to peripheralperipheral edema and weight gain

Complications: severe lung injury, including pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis -->

Priority nursing assessment: pulmonary function

,*REMEMBER: mycin drugs = mon pulmonary function

Prednisone (Deltasone) - ANSWER-Glucocorticoid, corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory

Tx of arthritis; high doses required

At Rx for delayed wound healing

Nifedipine (Procardia) - ANSWER-Ca channel blocker

Tocolytic that is given to stop preterm labor

Adverse effects: dermatitis, urticaria

hemothroax - ANSWER-blood in the pleural cavity (chest)

Treatment: chest tube insertion to drain blood accumulated in chest cavity

Rubeola (measles) - ANSWER-Airborne infection, opportunistic infection

Manifestations: Koplik spots/oral lesions that are small, irregular spots w/ blue/white
center appearing on bucks mucosa opposite to molars (prodromal stage of measles)

Candidiasis (thrush) - ANSWER-Opportunistic fungus that develops and oral cavity of
patients who have amateur/compromised immune system's

Manifestations: cheesy white plaque that looks like milk curds on the bugle mucosa and
tongue

Often initial opportunistic infection and HIV-positive child who is developing AIDS

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) - ANSWER-Temporary disturbance of the blood supply
to the brain causes TIAs, which are brief alterations in neurological function

Most common causes: atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid arteries and hypertension

Monitor: BP regularly to promote hypertension management and reduce risk of another
TIA or cerebrovascular accident

D/C teaching:
Limit Na intake to help control HTN and prevent future TIAs
Increase K intake to manage HTN
Increase fiber intake
Limit alcohol intake to no > 2 serving for men and 1 serving for women per day

,What does it mean when the low-pressure alarm on a mechanical ventilator sounds? -
ANSWER-There is either a leak or the tubing has come apart or detached from the
patient

What equipment should be available at the bedside of a patient following a subtotal
thyroidectomy? - ANSWER-Tracheostomy Tray

Laryngeal edema common post-thyroidectomy can lead to respiratory distress and
airway obstruction which makes emergency intubatuon difficult and increases risk for
hemorrhaging because it increases tension in incision during insertion

Metropolol d/c teaching - ANSWER-Do not stop taking abruptly because it increases
patient risk for angina, HTN, MI; reduce the dosage gradually over 1 to 2 weeks

Count your radio pulse daily

Change positions slowly d/t Rx of orthostatic hypotension

Expected findings of celiac disease - ANSWER-Foul, fatty, frothy stools known as
steatorrhea

Indications of an acute intravascular hemolytic reaction for a patient who is receiving a
transfusion of packed RBCs - ANSWER-This type of transfusion reaction causes acute
kidney injury (leading to oliguria and hemoglobinuria)

Manifestations: oliguria and hemoglobinuria, tachypnea, fever, hypotension

Indications that can make a hearing aid whistle include- - ANSWER-Poor seal with the
earmold, air infection, excessive wax in the canal, and proper fit, malfunction

hyperthyroidism - ANSWER-excessive activity of the thyroid gland

Manifestations: inability to sleep, creased attention span, mild to severe hyperactivity,
low-grade fever, diaphoresis, restlessness, increased systolic BP, tachycardia,
dysrhythmias, increased protein, lipid, carbohydrate metabolism rate

Recommendations for managing this disorder:
Frequent rest. periods in a quiet environment
Cool environment to decrease discomfort of heat intolerance
Increase caloric intake with meals to prevent muscle weakness and wasting from
increased metabolism rate

Pneumothorax - ANSWER-Air in the pleural cavity (chest cavity)

Rx after blunt chest trauma

, Tx: chest tube insertion

Addison's disease - ANSWER-occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough
of the hormones cortisol (glucocorticoids) or aldosterone

Manifestations: severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances -> Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia

Tx: (to Prevent addisonian crisis) nurse should do rapid infusion of IV fluids such as .9
percent sodium chloride and IV administration of high-dose corticosteroid such as
hydrocortisone to correct deficiency

Treatment for hypoparathyroidism - ANSWER-IV Ca+ or phosphate binding drugs

An 18-month-old infant has Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Results of enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing indicate that she is HIV positive. When planning
care, the nurse should consider which of the following factors?A. The infant's mother is
likely HIV positive.B. The infant's ELISA test result is probably a false positive for HIV.C.
Antiretroviral medications are inappropriate for infants and children who have HIV.D.
HIV-positive status is a contraindication for measles, mumps, and rubella immunizations
- ANSWER-A. The infant's mother is likely HIV positive

DKA therapy - ANSWER-Initial goal is a blood glucose level below 240

Patient should receive regular insulin via continuous IV infusion and have blood glucose
monitored hourly

Mantoux skin test - ANSWER-Negative result = reddened, flat area with no induration

Positive result = injection cite is raised and feels hard to the touch (induration), with
redness; determines exposure to TB not Dx of active TB

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving hemodialysis for the first time. Which of
the following findings indicates to the nurse that the client is developing dialysis
disequilibrium syndrome (DDS)? - ANSWER-headache

caused by the rapid removal of urea during hemodialysis; CNS disorder
Rx factors: elevated BUN above 175
Manifestations: headache, nausea, vomiting, decreased LOC, seizures, restlessness;
when severe, patient progress to confusion, seizures, coma, death

A nurse is assessing a child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia and is receiving
vincristine sulfate. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? - ANSWER-
parethesia

Tx of acute lymphocytic leukemia
Greatest Rx factor for the pt: neurotoxicity (adverse effect)

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