A nurse is applying a new transdermal patch to a client which of the following actions

A nurse is applying a new transdermal patch to a client which of the following actions

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ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2022

1.A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The

nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the

nurse take?

A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr.

B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min

C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr.

D. Document the client’s condition every 15 minutes

2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following

perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of

care?

a. Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery (assess for gag reflex first)

b. Give cromolyn nebulizer solution every 6 hr (for asthma)

c. Apply a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hr

d. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr

3.A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following

clients should the nurse plan to assess first?

a. A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring

b. A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%

c. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities

d. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea

4.A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the

following actions should the nurse tak e?

a. Shave hairy areas of skin prior to application (apply to hairless, clean & dry areas to promote

absorption; avoid oily or broken skin)

b. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin

c. Apply the patch within 1 hr of removing it from the protective pouch (apply immediately)

d.Remove the previous patch and place it in a tissue (fold patch in half with sticky sides

pressed together)

5.A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following

clients should the nurse assess first?

a.A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level

b. A client who is schedule for a procedure in 1 hr (can wait)

c. A client who has 100 mL fluid remaining in his IV bag (can wait)

d. A client who received a pain medication 30 min ago for postoperative pain

6.A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of

the following places the client at risk for aspiration?

a.A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease

b. Receiving a high osmolarity formula

c. Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding

d. A residual of 65 mL 1hr postprandial

7. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has Cushing’s disease. The

nurse should expect the client to have an increase in which of the following laboratory values?

a. Serum glucose level- increased

When applying the transdermal patch What must the nurse do?

Remove the patch from its pouch and peel off half of its protective liner. Place the adhesive side on the skin, then peel off the other half of the liner. Press the skin patch firmly with the palm of your hand for at least 30 seconds, making sure it adheres to the skin, especially at the edges.

Which actions should the nurse take when applying transdermal patches select all that apply?

When administering the transdermal patch, what must the nurse do? Cleanse the skin area where the patch will be applied. Wear gloves when applying the patch. Remove old patches prior to applying a new patch.

When administering a transdermal patch What is the correct procedure?

Remove the liner covering the sticky side of the skin patch. Then press the patch firmly in place, using the palm of your hand, for a minimum of 30 seconds. Make sure that the entire adhesive surface is attached to your skin, especially around the edges. If the patch becomes loose, tape the edges with first aid tape.

When applying for new transdermal patch Do you remember?

Rotate locations Your doctor may suggest that you rotate the locations where you apply your patch. This is because placing a new patch in the same place as the old one may irritate your skin. When rotating patches, stay in the same area of the body.