Ati Medical Surgical Test Bank Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Client teaching for self-admin of alendronate (fosamax): {Ans: -take w/ 8 oz of water in the early morning before eating -remain upright for 30 min after taking}Which of the following would lead you to believe that a client understands his teachings about using his ACE inhibitors? {Ans: decrease potassium and salt intake}What to watch for when on Ethambutol: {Ans: vision changes}Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-sided hemipalegia: {Ans: -thicken liquids/foods -high fowlers -speech therapist for helping w/eating & speech -monitor gag reflex/swallowing abilities -have suction equipment available -occupational therapy -support left arm with pillows, slings, etc}A client with peptic ulcer disease has a new NG tube in place with orders for NG tube monitoring for the nurse. What is an expected finding? {Ans: scant blood may be seen for the first 12-24 hrs}Hypoglycemia s/s: {Ans: -shakiness -confusion -diaphoresis -palpitations -headache -lack of coordination -blurred vision -seizures -coma}What precautions would you take with a person diagnosed with TB? {Ans: negative airflow room N95 mask on the nurse & the pt only when leaving the room}Which of the following is an expected lab value for a pt following