Perioperative Review

Pregunta 1 de 20

1

An inpatient is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow. The nurse takes an incentive spirometer to the patient's room to provide education on its use in the postoperative period. Which of the following are instructions the nurse should include?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Standing position; deep breath; lips around mouthpiece; blow hard to make the ball rise
Prone position; lips around mouthpiece; exhale; slowly inhale to raise the marker and float the ball; hold breath for 3 seconds if possible
Upright position; lips around mouthpiece; exhale; slowly inhale to raise the marker and float the ball, hold breath for 3 seconds if possible
Upright position; lips on mouthpiece; deep breath; blow hard to move the marker and float the ball

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 20

1

A presurgical patient has signed the informed consent form, after which, the nurse signs the consent form. What is the purpose of the nurse's signature?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

agreement that the patient understands the procedure
witness to the physician explaining the procedure to the patient
witness to the patient's signature
the patient is ready to be taken to the operating room

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 20

1

A patient is scheduled for surgery in one hour and has had NPO after midnight orders. Blood was drawn for labwork 30 minutes ago. Under which of the following circumstances should the nurse contact the surgeon to inform them prior to the patient going to surgery? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

the patient states they have not been told about the procedure and informed consent has not been signed
the patient experienced nausea and the nurse administered an IV antiemetic per prn orders
prothrombin time (PT) 22 seconds (range 10-13 seconds) and international normalized ratio (INR) 4 (range 2-3 for valvular heart disease prophlaxis)
blood glucose 102 mg/dL
the patient's temperature is 99.8 degrees
the surgical site was prepped with electric clippers 8 hours ago

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 20

1

The patient is scheduled for an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy at 1200 today. At 1000 the patient returned from hemodialysis during which heparin was administered. What is the primary risk for this patient?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

aspiration
sedation
bleeding
infection

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 20

1

Which of the following may be allowed by the surgeon for a patient who is to have nothing by mouth (NPO) for a procedure involving sedation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

smoking
clear gelatin up to 1 teaspoon
a prescribed PO medication with a sip of water
broth up to one teaspoon

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 20

1

Which of the following are considered to be advance directives? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

informed consent
living will
durable power of attorney
life insurance

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 20

1

Selecciona la opción correcta de los menús desplegables para completar el texto.

Prior to surgery and prior to the patient receiving any ( sedative medication, lunch ), the patient ( marks, points to ) the surgical site and the surgeon confirms it with ( marking, pointing ) as well. This is to ensure that the correct site is ( operated on, marked ).

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 20

1

The nurse knows that infection is a primary risk to a surgical patient. Which of the following interventions is most important to protect a surgical patient from infection?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

adequate IV hydration
careful surgical site preparation
assessing WBCs prior to surgery
sterilization of the surgical incision after the procedure

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 20

1

Which of the following should the preoperative nurse replace prior to allowing the patient to be transported to surgery? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

an IV that has gone subcutaneous
the patient's earrings so they don't get lost
an identification band/bracelet that came off
1 mL : 1 mL IV fluid to replace urine output over the 8 hours prior to surgery

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 20

1

Which of the following is included in the group of three signs that, together, can be an early indication of malignant hyperthermia? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

decreased oxygen saturation (SpO2)
increased respiratory rate
restlessness
elevated end-tidal CO2 level
tachycardia
bradycardia

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 20

1

The surgical nurse is discussing the monitoring of end-tidal carbon dioxide (etCO2) during surgery with a student. Which of the following should the nurse include in the education?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

etCO2 is also called capnography monitoring and can more accurately and more quickly measure a patient's oxygenation than SpO2 monitoring
etCO2 is measured by a sensor on the patient's finger
etCO2 monitoring is used only under special circumstances
etCO2 is first measured in the preoperative area

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 20

1

Malignant hyperthermia is an emergency situation that any person undergoing surgery can experience.

Selecciona uno de los siguientes:

VERDADERO
FALSO

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 20

1

The nurse is discussing patient controlled analgesia with a patient and his family members prior to surgery. When the nurse stresses the requirement that only the patient push the button for a dose of pain medication, which concept is being discussed?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

the use of a pain scale
trust vs. mistrust
PCA by proxy
informed consent

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 20

1

The longer the surgical procedure, the higher the risk for:
(select all that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

a longer recovery period
complications of anesthesia
hypothermia
venous thromboembolism
blood loss

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 20

1

The nurse is receiving hand-off report from another nurse about a patient who had abdominal surgery 12 hours ago, is stable, and is ambulating several times a day without difficulty. Which of the following should the receiving nurse question and ask for clarification about?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

the patient has an order for anti-embolism stockings AND sequential compression boots
the patient should not be ambulating since surgery was only 12 hours ago
the patient is wearing sequential compression boots when in bed
the patient is doing coughing and deep breathing exercises q 2 hours

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 20

1

Which of the following would NOT be expected for a patient who had open abdominal surgery 24 hours ago?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

serous drainage on the dressing
serosanguinous drainage on the dressing
dehiscence of the wound
the surgeon performs the first dressing change

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 20

1

Which of the following increase the risk of delayed surgical wound healing? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

malnutrition
obesity
smoking
infection
location of surgical wound being on the head
history of oral steroid use
hypertension
history of diabetes
history of renal disease

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 20

1

Which of the following are acceptable actions to delegate to unlicensed personnel such as a patient care assistant or medical assistant who has received the proper training?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

measurement of vital signs
interpretation of vital signs
assessment of skin integrity
documentation of skin assessment
education of client on wound care
empty and record volume of surgical drains and foley catheter bags
check blood glucose using monitor

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 20

1

Rellena los espacios en blanco para completar el texto.

It important for a nurse to recall the anatomical of fingers and for confirmation of when one of these digits will be operated on.

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 20

1

Which of the following are true regarding malignant hyperthermia? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

it is an inherited disorder
diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle paralysis negatively affect respiratory status
the treatment includes IV dantrolene, a skeletal muscle relaxant
ongoing muscle contraction contributes to hypermetabolism
metabolic alkalosis occurs
hypotension, hypoxemia, hyperkalemia, renal injury or cardiac arrest can result

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(334 Materials) Nursing Test sobre Perioperative Review, creado por Angela Elenbaas el 18/03/2020.

Perioperative Review

Pregunta 1 de 20

An inpatient is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow. The nurse takes an incentive spirometer to the patient's room to provide education on its use in the postoperative period. Which of the following are instructions the nurse should include?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 20

A presurgical patient has signed the informed consent form, after which, the nurse signs the consent form. What is the purpose of the nurse's signature?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 20

A patient is scheduled for surgery in one hour and has had NPO after midnight orders. Blood was drawn for labwork 30 minutes ago. Under which of the following circumstances should the nurse contact the surgeon to inform them prior to the patient going to surgery? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 20

The patient is scheduled for an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy at 1200 today. At 1000 the patient returned from hemodialysis during which heparin was administered. What is the primary risk for this patient?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 20

Which of the following may be allowed by the surgeon for a patient who is to have nothing by mouth (NPO) for a procedure involving sedation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 20

Which of the following are considered to be advance directives? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 20

Selecciona la opción correcta de los menús desplegables para completar el texto.

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 20

The nurse knows that infection is a primary risk to a surgical patient. Which of the following interventions is most important to protect a surgical patient from infection?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 20

Which of the following should the preoperative nurse replace prior to allowing the patient to be transported to surgery? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 20

Which of the following is included in the group of three signs that, together, can be an early indication of malignant hyperthermia? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 20

The surgical nurse is discussing the monitoring of end-tidal carbon dioxide (etCO2) during surgery with a student. Which of the following should the nurse include in the education?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 20

Malignant hyperthermia is an emergency situation that any person undergoing surgery can experience.

Selecciona uno de los siguientes:

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 20

The nurse is discussing patient controlled analgesia with a patient and his family members prior to surgery. When the nurse stresses the requirement that only the patient push the button for a dose of pain medication, which concept is being discussed?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 20

The longer the surgical procedure, the higher the risk for: (select all that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 20

The nurse is receiving hand-off report from another nurse about a patient who had abdominal surgery 12 hours ago, is stable, and is ambulating several times a day without difficulty. Which of the following should the receiving nurse question and ask for clarification about?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 20

Which of the following would NOT be expected for a patient who had open abdominal surgery 24 hours ago?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 20

Which of the following increase the risk of delayed surgical wound healing? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 20

Which of the following are acceptable actions to delegate to unlicensed personnel such as a patient care assistant or medical assistant who has received the proper training?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 20

Rellena los espacios en blanco para completar el texto.

It important for a nurse to recall the anatomical of fingers and for confirmation of when one of these digits will be operated on.

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 20

Which of the following are true regarding malignant hyperthermia? Select all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

The longer the surgical procedure, the higher the risk for:
(select all that apply)