ATI Predictor 16 Study Notes 1
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Recognize indications - Emergencies vs. Expected
Delegate to LPN: Monitoring Findings, Reinforcing teaching, performing trach care, suctioning, checking NG tube paten
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ATI Predictor 16 Study Notes 1
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Recognize indications - Emergencies vs. Expected
Delegate to LPN: Monitoring Findings, Reinforcing teaching, performing trach care, suctioning, checking NG tube patency,
administer tube feedings, inserting urinary catheter, administering meds (No IV)
Delegate to AP: ADLs, Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, toileting, Ambulating, feeding w/out swallowing precautions, positioning,
routine tasks, bed making, specimen collection, I & O, VS for stable clients, monitoring clinical manifestations after initial RN
assess/eval.
Paracentesis (prep) - take out fluid from belly (peritoneal fluid) Have client VOID
Bariatric Surgery: (weight loss surgery) – Semi fowlers, 6 small meals/day, liquid/pureed food for first 6 weeks (not to exceed 1cup),
Vitamin / mineral supplements, & 2 servings of protein daily.
Ostomy (in small intestine) Avoid odorous & gas foods (dark green veges, dairy, fish, eggs, beans, corn), yogurt ↓ gas
Avoid ↑ fiber foods for first 2 months, ↑ fluid intake
Dumping Syndrome: Happens within 15mins of eating.
Sx: cramps, diarrhea, tachycardia, dizziness, fatigue, hypoglycemia
Interventions: small frequent meals, drink liquids 1hr b4/after
Parkinson’s disease: Tremor, muscle rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness in movement), postural instability
Stages:
1. Unilateral shaking / tremor of one limb
2. Bilateral limb involvement, difficulty walking/balance
3. Slowed physical movements
4. Akinesia & Rigidity make ADL’s difficult
5. Unable to stand/walk, dependent of cares, dementia
Assault: threat Battery: touching
Hypoglycemia Sx: Shakiness, confusion, sweating, tachycardia, diaphoresis, palpitations, H/A, lack of coordination, blurred vision,
seizures, coma
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: promote insulin release from pancreas (Type2 DM)
Glipizide (Glucotrol), Chlorpropamide (Diabines), Glyburide (Diabinese), Metformin (Glucophage).
* Med for insulin overdose = Glucagon
Radiation Adverse Effects: Skin changes, hair loss, debilitating fatigue, 30 minute visits / stays 6ft away / private room
Infection control in clients home: good hygiene, avoid crowded areas, avoid raw foods (veges/meats), avoid cleaning litter boxes,
clean home and avoid sick family.
Client evacuation in response to fire: greatest good for the greatest amount of people
Client in seclusion: 18 yo+ → 4 hours, 9 – 17 yo →2 hours, 8 yo & younger →1 hour
Conduct Disorders: lack of remorse, bullies, threatens, low self-esteem, tempers, physical cruelty, destroys property, truant, and
shoplifts
Manic Phase: ↑ mood, irritable, lasts at least a week, euphoria, agitation, restless, ↑ in talking, flight of ideas, grandiose view of
self, impulsive, manipulative, poor judgement, attention seeking.
Paranoid: distrust / suspiciousness
Schizoid: emotional detachment, disinterest in relationships, indifferent to praise/criticism, uncooperative
Schizotypal: odd beliefs, eccentric appearance, magical thinking, percep
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