1.

Complete an ATI Focused Review® and send me a detailed

summary (2-3 sentences each) of 4 concepts that you learned
from the focused review.
- Latex allergies are linked to foods, and an easy acronym is called BACK and it
stands for Bananas, Avocado, Chestnuts, Kiwi.
-Intermittent feedings have residual that exceeds 100 ml for or 2hrs worth of a
continuous feeding, hold or stop the feeding; do NOT refeed aspirate; and notify the
provider. Medications are to be given 1 at a time and flushed with 15mL between
each med, but Flushed with 20-30mL before a and after the complete administration.
-Dehydration Labs: elevated serum, elevated HCT, Elevated urine osmolarity and
urine specific gravity
-Acid-Base Balance I learned a rhyme for Symptoms of metabolic and acidosis…
Vomiting: Above waste loss acid (which is too much base), Diarrhea: Below the
waste loss base (too acidity—Acidosis)

2. Answer the following questions and review suggested learning

activities. Send me your answers here.
A nurse is preparing for a procedure with a client who has a latex allergy. What action should the
nurse take regarding this allergy?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Medical and Surgical Asepsis
- Schedule for the surgery to be the first case of the day, put stockinet on all
monitoring devices, and only use latex equipment, removing all latex items out of
the room

A bed-bound client needs to be repositioned. What guidelines should the nurse follow to prevent
personal injury?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Ergonomic Principles (Body Mechanics)
-Raise the bed to waist level, lower side rails, use slide boards or draw sheets, have pt fold
his his arms across chest while lifting the head off the bed

What safety precautions should be implemented when a client reports an allergy to latex?
Active Learning Template: Basic Concept
- Schedule for the surgery to be the first case of the day, put stockinet on all
monitoring devices, avoid certain foods, Floor rugs have latex in them, powered
gloves have latex

A client has recently undergone a TURP for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Which of the following
manifestations needs to be reported to the provider? (Select all that apply) Persistent bright red
bleeding, Decreased Hgb levels, Little or no urine output Use of antibiotics Request for
analgesics every 6-8 hours Irrigation Return is Light Pink
Suggested Med-Surg Learning Activity: Male Reproductive Disorders
A nurse is caring for an unresponsive client with a tracheostomy who is receiving mechanical
ventilation. How often should oral care be provided to this client?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Hygiene
- Give oral care every 2 hrs

A nurse is caring for a client that exhibits signs and symptoms of aspiration during their enteral
feeding. What is a priority intervention the nurse should carry out?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Enteral Feeding
-STOP the infusion, turn the patient to a side lying position, suction airways, provide
oxygen if needed and monitor vital signs for temp rising or rising respiratory rate, etc…
and notify provider for x-ray

Provide three (3) possible manifestations of hypokalemia.

Suggested Med-Surg Learning Activity: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
-Constipation, Rhabdomyolysis, Weakness

A client with partial dentures reports mouth pain. What is one (1) intervention the nurse could
provide for the client?
Suggested Fundamentals Learning Activity: Hygiene
-The client remove the dentures to allow the gums to rest and clean dentures daily to
remove any bacteria