ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2022-2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A

ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2022-2023 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
1.Thenurseisconcernedabouttheskinintegrityofthepatientinthe
intraoperativephaseofsurgery.Whichactionwillthenursetaketominimizeskin
breakdown?
a.Encouragingthepatienttobathebeforesurgery
b.Securingattachmentstotheoperatingtablewithfoampadding
c.Periodicallyadjustingthepatientduringthesurgicalprocedure
d.Measuringthetimeapatientisinonepositionduringsurgery
ANS:B
Although it may be necessary to place a patient in an unusual position, try to
maintain correct alignment and protect the patient from pressure, abrasion, and
other injuries. Special mattresses, use of foam padding, and attachments to the
operatingsuitetableprovideprotectionfortheextremitiesandbonyprominences.
Bathingbeforesurgery helpstodecrease thenumberofmicrobesonthe skin.
Periodically adjusting the patient during the surgical procedure is impractical and
can present a safety issue with regard to maintaining sterility of the field and
maintaininganairway.Measuringthetimethepatientisinonepositionmayhelp
withmonitoringthesituationbut doesnot preventskinbreakdown.
2.Thenurseisassessingapostoperativepatientwithahistoryof
obstructivesleepapneaforairwayobstruction.Whichassessmentfindingwill
best alertthenurseto thiscomplication?
a.Dropinpulseoximetryreadings
b.Moaningwithreportsofpain
c.Shallowrespirations
d.Disorientation
ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2022-2023 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
1.Thenurseisconcernedabouttheskinintegrityofthepatientinthe
intraoperativephaseofsurgery.Whichactionwillthenursetaketominimizeskin
breakdown?
a.Encouragingthepatienttobathebeforesurgery
b.Securingattachmentstotheoperatingtablewithfoampadding
c.Periodicallyadjustingthepatientduringthesurgicalprocedure
d.Measuringthetimeapatientisinonepositionduringsurgery
ANS:B
Although it may be necessary to place a patient in an unusual position, try to
maintain correct alignment and protect the patient from pressure, abrasion, and
other injuries. Special mattresses, use of foam padding, and attachments to the
operatingsuitetableprovideprotectionfortheextremitiesandbonyprominences.
Bathingbeforesurgery helpstodecrease thenumberofmicrobesonthe skin.
Periodically adjusting the patient during the surgical procedure is impractical and
can present a safety issue with regard to maintaining sterility of the field and
maintaininganairway.Measuringthetimethepatientisinonepositionmayhelp
withmonitoringthesituationbut doesnot preventskinbreakdown.
2.Thenurseisassessingapostoperativepatientwithahistoryof
obstructivesleepapneaforairwayobstruction.Whichassessmentfindingwill
best alertthenurseto thiscomplication?
a.Dropinpulseoximetryreadings
b.Moaningwithreportsofpain
c.Shallowrespirations
d.Disorientation