ATI PN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024
Methamphetamine manifestations
*Stimulant intoxications* - Answer-Dilated pupils
increased energy
hypervigilance
discharge teaching following lithotripsy
*ultrasound that breaks kidney stones into smaller pieces* - Answer-strain the urine to
collect stone fragments
*analysis of stones can prevent future stones*
Expected findings for patient 3 days post operative - Answer-serosanguineous drainage
pink incision line with slight crusting
slight swelling around the staples
How many Ml do you flush G tube with before and after medication - Answer-10 to 30
ML
*to reestabl
What can gonorrhea cause? - Answer-infertility
What do you do when yo notice edema at the catheter site and what does it indicate? -
Answer-stop the infusion
*indicates infiltration*
What would you recommend to decrease pain during first stage of labor? - Answer-
squatting using an exercise ball
*relaxes pelvis and perineal area to relieve pain*
counter pressure to the sacral area
pelvic rocking
*relieves backache*
What should a patient do after a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to reduce headaches? -
Answer-Increase fluid after procedure
*replace lost fluids*
Remain flat in bed 1 hour after procedure
*upright position increases likelihood of headache*
Normal Hct values - Answer-37-52%
,INR on warfarin - Answer-2 to 3
*5 or greater is risk for bleeding*
Normal Hgb levels - Answer-12-18
If patient is feeling cold or having chills during a hemolytic infusion what is this an
indication of? - Answer-Hemolytic transfusion reaction
*stop infusion, take vitals, notify provider*
*patients immune is destroying RBCs being used*
what would stool of 12 hour old infant look like? - Answer-Dark greenish to black
Dietary for COPD patient? - Answer-high protein and high calorie nutritional shakes
limit fluids while eating
*prevents getting full early and decreases adequate nutrition*
Position for Thoracentesis
*removal of fluid or air from around lungs* - Answer-upright with arms resting over table
end of life care for orthodox Jew - Answer-family member remains with body until burial
autopsy and cremation discouraged
end of life care for catholicism - Answer-last rites
what is an important question to ask a patient getting a cardiac cauterization? - Answer-
are you allergic to iodine?
*greatest risk is reaction to contrast agent that contains iodine*
adverse affect of atorvastatin - Answer-Muscle pain or tenderness
*sign of myopathy or muscle injury*
fidelity - Answer-tell the truth
Non-maleficence - Answer-do no harm
manifestations of hip fracture - Answer-external rotation
shortening of affected extremity
, body mechanics for transferring patient - Answer-use lower body strength
*reduces back stress*
maintain alignment
*do not turn waist, risk for lumbar injury*
lock wheels with bed in lowest position
*decreases fall risk*
gross skills for 7 month old - Answer-sitting and leaning forward
*using both hands for support*
gross motor skill for 9 month old - Answer-crawling on hands and knees
Normal pH range - Answer-7.35-7.45
Normal WBC count - Answer-5,000-10,000
normal hemoglobin levels - Answer-12-18 g/dL
Normal magnesium levels - Answer-1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Normal phosphorus levels - Answer-3.0-4.5 mg/dL
Normal creatinine levels - Answer-0.6-1.2
Normal glucose levels - Answer-70-105
Normal HbA1c - Answer-below 7%
Normal platelet count - Answer-150,000-400,000
Normal BUN levels - Answer-10-20
normal potassium levels - Answer-3.5-5
Kosher diet - Answer-meats and dairy are not eaten in the same meal
no pork
normal range for urine specific gravity - Answer-1.005-1.030
**diabetes insipidus clients will run low*
nursing care for alzheimers patient - Answer-encourage to reminisce about past
*remote memory remains in place for longer periods*
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