ATI comprehensive predictor -Virtual EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024

ATI comprehensive predictor -Virtual
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2023/2024
Do not delegate - ANSWER What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach
Addison's & Cushings - ANSWER Addison's = down down down up down
Cushings= up up up down up
hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia,
hypo/hyperglycemia
Better peripheral perfusion? - ANSWER EleVate Veins, DAngle Arteries
APGAR - ANSWER Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale)
Pulse (>100, <100, absent)
Grimace (cough, grimace, no response)
Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp)
Respirations (strong cry, weak cry, absent)
Airborne precautions - ANSWER MTV or My chicken hez tb measles, chickenpox
(varicella) Herpes zoster/shingles TB
Airborne precautions protective equip - ANSWER private room, neg pressure with 6-12
air exchanges/hr mask & respirator N95 for TB
Droplet precautions - ANSWER spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal
pharyngitis, parvovirus, pneumonia, pertussis,
influenza,
diptheria,
epiglottitis,
rubella,
mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeNovirus
(Private room and mask)
Contact precaution - ANSWER MRS WHISE
protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt.
Multidrug-resistant organisms
RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies, Enteric diseases
caused by micro-organisms (C diff),
Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without touching
the outside of the bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
Skin infection - ANSWER VCHIPS
Varicella zoster
Cutaneous diptheria
Herpes simplez
Impetigo
Peduculosis
Scabies
Air or Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia,
pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the head of
bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - ANSWER (late decels, decreased variability,
fetal bradycardia, etc) Turn pt on Left side, give O2, stop pitocin, Increase IV fluids!
Tube feeding with decreased LOC - ANSWER Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of
the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent aspiration)
After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - ANSWER pt is flat SUPINE (prevent
headache and leaking of CSF)
Pt with heat stroke - ANSWER flat with legs elevated
during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - ANSWER catheter is taped to the thigh. leg
must be kept straight.
After Myringotomy - ANSWER position on the side of AFFECTED ear, allows drainage.
After Cateract surgery - ANSWER pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield
for 1-4 weeks
after Thyroidectomy - ANSWER low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and
shoulders.
Infant with Spina Bifida - ANSWER Prone so that sac does not rupture
Buck's Traction (skin) - ANSWER elevate foot of bed for counter traction
After total hip replacement - ANSWER don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip
more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain
hip abduction by separating thighs with pillows.
Prolapsed cord - ANSWER Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
oxygen 8 to 10 L
Cleft Lip - ANSWER position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the suture
line. while feeding hold in upright position.
To prevent dumping syndrome - ANSWER (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat
in reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during
meals, low CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
AKA (above knee amputation) - ANSWER elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position
prone daily to maintain hip extension.
BKA (below knee amputation) - ANSWER foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours.
position prone to provide hip extension.
detached retina - ANSWER area of detachment should be in the dependent position
administration of enema