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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing care for a client while in the elevator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Contact the client's family about the incident. B. Notify the client's provider about the incident.'C. File a complaint with the facility's ethics committee. D. Report the incident to the AP's charge nurse. -Answer-D. Report the incident to the AP's charge nurse. A nurse ...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardians of a school-age child who has hearing loss. Which of the following techniques should the nurse recommend to facilitate communication with the child? - Use facial expressions when speaking A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a child who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following is the priority intervention for the nurse to recommend to include in the plan? - Promote oxygen utilizatio...

Cromolyn is used to treat ☑: exercise induced asthma Simvastatin is a ☑: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lipid lowering agent simvastatin can treat ☑: high cholesterol and triglycerides Furosemide side effects ☑: Skin (SJ syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) assess for rash frequently Fentanyl is used to treat ☑: breakthrough pain in cancer patients >18 yo fentanyl side effects ☑: respiratory depression EXCELLENCE 2 fentanyl has drug interactions with ☑: Benzos CNS depr...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation facilities C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers ☑: A, B, D - Correct: Restorative health care involves intermediate follow-up care for restoring health and promoting self-care. C-Incorrect: Diagnostic centers are a type of secondary health ...

Respiratory Alkalosis S/S ☑: lethargy lightheadedness confusion tachycardia dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia nausea vomiting epigastric pain numbness and tingling of the extremities hyperventilation (tachypnea) A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for Osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? ☑: Encourage weight bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by re...

Advance directives- teaching ☑: Communicates the client wishes regarding end of life care; are written before a client becomes ill Nurses role is to provide info about advance directives Document client's advance directive status Ensure advance directives reflects clients current decision Inform all members of the healthcare team of the client's advanced directives Culture (client who speaks a different language) ☑: Use an interpreter always; try to get someone around same age and g...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis ☑: - assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia - admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV - kussmaul resp Beta blockers (Propanolol) ☑: - monitor: sore throat, vision changes, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, abd cramping, colitis, acute pancreatitis - notify provider: night cough Factors that affect wound healing ☑: - dehydration (UO) - infection - BMI <18.5 or >25 - malnutrition (low prote...

10-20 ☑: normal BUN 1. Location (is the localized or radiating? Superficial or Deep?) 2. Character or Quality (burning, sharp, dull, aching, gnawing, throbbing, shooting) 3. Quantity or Severity ("profuse menstrual flow soaking five pads per hour") 4. Timing (when it started, how long its been happening, how frequent) 5. Setting(where were you when it started) 6. Aggravating or Relieving Factors 7. Associated Factors 8. Patient's Perception (patient states what they think it might b...

A nurse discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. Home Health Care B. Rehabilitation Facilities C. Diagnostic Centers D. Skilled Nursing Facilities E. Oncology Centers ☑: A, B, D A. CORRECT: Restorative health care involves intermediate follow-up care for restoring health and promoting self-care. Home health care is a type of restorative health care B. CORRECT: ...

☑☑: left side lying Before an Endoscopy (EGD): ☑: -NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures Gastroenteritis care plan: ☑: -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions In what order do you open the sterile package? ☑: flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean work surface in preparation for an invasive procedure. Which of the following flap...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) - Home Health Care - Rehabilitation Facilities - Diagnostic Centers - Skilled Nursing Facilities - Oncology Centers ☑: Home Health Care Rehabilitation Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities These promote self-care and restorative health. A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory agencies during a staff ...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation facilities C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers ☑: A B D A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms should the nurse in...