ATI PN Med Surg Proctored Exam 7 Practice Questions

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• Excessive thrombosis and bleeding.
• Progressive increase in platelet production.
• Immediate sodium and fluid retention.
• Increased clotting factors.

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• A client who has a splinted open fracture of the left medial malleolus.
• A client who has a penetrating head injury and is experiencing seizures.
• A client who has severe respiratory stridor and a deviated trachea.
• A client who has a small circular partial-thickness burn of the left calf.

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• "Russell's traction uses a sling under the knee to treat a fracture of the femur."
• "Russell's traction uses a cervical halter to decrease cervical muscle spasms."
• "Russell's traction uses a pelvic girdle belt to decrease lower back pain."
• "Russell's traction uses skeletal pins to stabilize the fracture."

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• Have staff and visitors wear gowns while in the client’s room.
• Place the client in a private room with a special ventilation system.
• Move the client to a semi-private room with a client who requires droplet precautions.
• Remove personal protective equipment in the hallway outside of the client’s room.

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• "You are free to move around your room as you wish, but you should avoid the hallways."
• "You are on strict bed rest and must not be up."
• "Please call for assistance when you wish to get out of bed."
• "Why would we not allow you to walk if you wanted?"

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• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid crowded places.
• Participate in gardening for mild exercise.
• Take temperature weekly.

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• Insert an indwelling catheter to monitor for sediment in the urine.
• Take the client's temperature once per shift.
• Provide the client with fresh fruit to avoid constipation.
• Limit the number of health care workers entering the room.

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• Place tissue soiled with respiratory secretions in a paper bag for later disposal.
• Provide samples for sputum cultures every 6 weeks.
• Consume alcohol in moderation while taking antituberculosis medications.
• Wear a mask while out or around crowds of people.

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• Feed the client soft foods for several days.
• Position the client on the affected side to rest.
• The client should remain in bed for 3 days.
• The client should wear dark glasses while outdoors.

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• Squamous cell carcinoma occurs most often on the face and trunk.
• Radiation therapy is the treatment of choice for metastatic skin cancer.
• Sun exposure as a child is a significant risk factor for skin cancer.
• Basal cell carcinoma is an aggressive cancer with a high rate of metastasis.

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• History of bulimia
• History of ibuprofen use
• Drinks green tea
• Consumes spicy foods 5 to 8 times weekly