ATI 2

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A competent adult client refuses a blood transfusion for religious reasons. Which actions should the nure take?
  • Verify the client understands risks
  • Document the refusal
  • Notify the provider
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Which client should the nurse assess first?
COPD client with O2 sat 88% on room air
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Condition: Sepsis
Action:
  • Start IV fluids
  • Obtain blood cultures
  • Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics
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Which findings indicates digoxin toxicity?
  • Bradycardia
  • Green-yellow halos
  • Hypokalemia
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Which task can the RN delegate to an AP?
Obtain vital signs on a stable patient
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A client reports chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the first action?
Obtain ECG
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K+ level increases. What’s the nurse’s priority?
Place on cardiac monitor
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What intervention prevents infection? What treats infection?
  • Hand washing
  • Antibiotics
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Which finding indicates impending respiratory faailure?
PaCO2 rising
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Which are expected findings of a left-sided stroke?
  • Aphasia
  • Right-sided weakness
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Which lab requires immediate follow-up?
Creatinine 2.1
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Condition: hypoglycemia
Actions:
  • Administer 15g fast acting carb
  • recheck glucose
  • follow with protein
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Which finding indicates postpartum hemorrhage?
Boggy uterus
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Which statement indicates therapeutic communication?
“Tell me more about that”
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Which situations require airbourne precautions?
  • TB
  • Measles
  • Varicella
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Which medication requires apical pulse assessment?
Metoprolol
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Which finding suggests upper GI bleeding?
Coffee-ground emesis
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Correct order?
Gown-mask-goggles-gloves
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Which finding indicates DKA?
Fruity breath
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Which indicates effective charge nurse behavior?
Delegating based on scope
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Which toy is appropiate for a toddler?
Large stacking blocks
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Which findings increase fall risk in an older adult?i
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Polypharmacy
  • Visual impairment
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A client receiving IV potassium reports burning at the IV site. What is the nurse’s priority?
Stop infusion and assess site
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PE Risk/Action/OutcomeP
  • Immobility; recent surgery
  • administer O2; initiate anticoagulation
  • Improved oxygenation; decreased chest pain
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Which medication increases bleeding risk?P
  • Warfarin
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin
  • Clopidrogrel
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A client states “I don’t want to live anymore” What is the nurse’s first action?PP
Ask about a plan
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Contact precaution/ Droplet precaution/Airborne precaution
  • C. Diff
  • Influenza
  • TB
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Which finding indicates acute kidney injury?P
Urine output 20 mL/hr
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Which findings indicate DVT?
  • Unilateral leg swelling
  • Warmth
  • Pain with dorsiflexion
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Which task should the RN NOT delegate to a LPN?
Initial assessment
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Which symptom suggests bowel obstruction?
Absent bowel sounds
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Hgb decreasing hourly; Which is the priority?
Notify provider
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Which ABG indicates respiratory acidosis?
ph 7.32; PaCO2 52
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PPE removal order
Gloves-goggles-gown-mask
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Which finding indicates preeclampsia?
BP 148/96
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Which finding suggests increased intracranial pressure?
Bradycardia
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Anaphylaxis actions & outcome
  • administer epinephrine; maintain airway; give IV fluids
  • Stabilize BP & airway
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Which lab confirms DM?
Fasting glucose 132
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Which requires soap & water hand hygiene?
C. diff
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Which findings indicate hypovolemic shock?
  • Tachycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Decreased urine output
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Which client should be assigned to a new graduate RN?
Stable pneumonia on PO meds
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Which medication requires monitoring for ototoxicity?
Furosemide
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Oxygen Devices
  • Nasal cannula: 24-44%
  • Simple mask: 40-60%
  • Non-rebreather: 90-100%
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Which finding indicates cirrhosis?
Ascites
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Which are subjective pain findings?
“Pain is sharp”
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Which immunization is contraindicated in pregnancy?
MMR
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Which position improves oxygenation?
High Fowler’s
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Heart Failure Actions & Outcomes
  • administer diuretics; monitor weight; restrict sodium
  • reduced edema
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Which situation requires MANDATORY REPORTING?
Elder Abuse
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Which findings indicate hypocalcemia?
  • Trousseau sign
  • Chvostek sign
  • Muscle twitching
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A postop client reports calf pain & warmth. What’s the nurse’s priority action?
Notify the provider
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Which finding indicates warsening heart failure?
  • Weight gain 2 kg in 2 days
  • Crackles in lungs
  • Dyspnea on exertion
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Which medication should be held if the apical pulse is 52/min?
Digoxin
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Hypovolemia Causes/Actions/Outcomes
  • excessive bleeding; dehydration
  • administer IV isotonic fluids; monitor vital signs;
  • stabilized BP; improved urine output
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Which client requires droplet precautions?
Influenza
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Which actions prevent medication errors?
  • Use two patient identifiers
  • Read labels three times
  • Clarify unclear orders
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A patient with a head injury becomes restless and confused. What is the priority action?
Assess oxygen saturation
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Delegation
  • RN-inital assessment
  • LPN- oral meds
  • AP- vital signs (on a stable patient)
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Which findings indicate adequate oxygenation?
  • O2 sat 96%
  • Pink nail beds
  • Alert mental status
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Which symptom is expected in hyperthyroidism?
Heat intolerance
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BP lowers hourly. What is the priority?
Assess for shock
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Which finding requires immediate follow-up for an infant?
Bulging fontanel
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Which findings indicate hyperkalemia?
  • Peaked T-waves
  • Muscle weakness
  • Bradycardia
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Which ABG reflects metabolic acidosis?
pH 7.28 HCO3 -18
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PPE Selection
  • Blood exposure- Gloves
  • Splash risk- gown & face shield
  • TB- N95 respirator
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Which assessment is appropiate for a LPN?
Administer IM injection
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Which finding indicates fluid volume overload?
Crackles
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Which interventions prevent pressure injuries?
  • Turn every 2 hours
  • moisturize dry skin
  • use pressure-relieving mattress
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Which medication requires monitoring for nephrotoxicity?
Vancomycin
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Acute Ischemic Stroke Actions/Outcomes
  • Rapid CT scan; maintain airway; prepare for thrombolytics
  • reduced neurologic deficits
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Which diet is appripiate for acute pancreatitis?
Clear liquids initally
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Which actions support culturally competent care?
  • Use interpreter services
  • Ask about health beliefs
  • Respect cultural practices
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Which rhythm requires immediate intervention?
Atrial fibrillation with RVR
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Urine output decreases hourly. Priority action?
Notify provider
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Which client can legally give informed consent?
Alert adult
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Which findings indicate COPD exacerbation?
  • Increased sputum
  • Wheezing
  • Use of accessory muscles
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Which finding indicates placental abruption?
Firm tender uterus
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Insulin Types
  • Regular-short
  • NPH- intermediate
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Which lab confirms infection?
WBC 16,000
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Which actions are required during blood transfusion?
  • Verify with two nurses
  • stay with the patient for the first 15 minutes
  • monitor for reaction
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Which position helps reduce aspiration risk?
Side-lying
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Sepsis Actions & outcomes
  • Blood cultures; IV antibiotics; IV fluids
  • Improved perfusion
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Which finding indicates mania?
Flight of ideas
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Which is the best pain scale for a 4-years-old?
FACES scale
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Which interventions are priority for a client with burns?
  • Maintain airway
  • Fluid resuscitation
  • monitor urine output
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Which behavior demonstrates effective delegation?
Providing clear instructions
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A patient post-stroke is slurring speech and has right-sided weakness. What is priority?
Assss airway and swallowing
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A patient with shortness of breath has crackles in both lungs. What is the nurse’s first action?
Elevate the head of the bed
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