Ati Test Med Surg Study Guide Graded A+

Subclavian insertion site for a client for 3-4 weeks. {Ans: directly below the clavicle with a triple lumen catheter.}Teaching for IBS {Ans: Increase daily intake of fiber because it helps produce bulky soft stools and establish patterns of bowel relief.}Proprnolol Hydrochloride is a beta Blocker {Ans: non-selective beta blockers cause broncho-constriction especially in clients who have a pre-existing respiratory disorder}Low prealbumin places the client at risk for what {Ans: skin breakdown (normal prealbumin 23-43)}Medications that are time released {Ans: should not be opened}When a pulse oximeter provides you with an abnormal reading what is the first intervention {Ans: check the pulse oximeter and take it again}Possible complication post Eye surgery {Ans: Moderate pain and vomiting (this may represent intraocular pressure or hemorrhage)}Cholinergic Crisis {Ans: The client presents with increased muscle weakness and twitching due to administration of tensilon}Adverse side effect of Mannitol {Ans: Headache (notify the physician immediately)}A sign of digoxin toxicity {Ans: Visual disturbances}When should metformin be taken {Ans: in the evening with meals PO to slow the release of the medication.}Shingles patients should be isolated becuase {Ans: they are an airborne pathogen}Positive result of an albuterol