Ati Content Mastery Fundamentals Exam 2023/2024 Verified Answers

Diabetes mellitus manifestation of hypoglycemia {Ans: Blood glucose level less than 70 mg/DL remember "cold and clammy need some candy" Pallor, sweating, irritability, tachycardia, restlessness, lack of coordination, sleepiness, increased hunger, cool clammy skin}Promoting vein dilation prior to inserting IV {Ans: Apply a clean tourniquet or blood pressure cuff 10-15 cm above the IV insertion site to compress only venous flow}Assessing psychosocial history {Ans: Assessment including the following information: identifying the client, chief complaint, history of present illness, psychiatric history, medical or surgical history, medication list, alcohol/drug use, cultural assessment, financial assessment, coping skills, violence risk assessment, family/social history, occupational history, educational history, legal history, developmental history, spiritual assessment, interests, abilities, mental status examination}Airway management collecting sputum culture {Ans: Wait 1 to 2 hours after a client eats to obtain a specimen Perform chest physiotherapy to help mobilize secretion Use a sterile specimen cup Wear appropriate PPE- masks, gowns, gloves, goggles, hair covering If client unable to produce specimen may need to perform endotracheal suctioning to obtain specimen (Will need a doctors order)}Performing chest physiotherapy {Ans: Also called postural drainage with percussion Used for clients with thick respiratory secretions to help loosen secretions Cup hands