Misc
Potpourri
MS/ Vascular
Neuro
GI/ Reprod/GU
100

Which element does not promote wound healing:

K+ or Zince

 What is K+

100

Which task is best to delegated to an LPN

1. Change wound dressing

2. Give IVP Morphine

3. Empty foley

What is # 1

100

Pain, misalignment and one leg longer than the other is a sign of this

What is joint displacement

100

Mr. Smith's post brain surgery VS are 200/100, 50,8 from 120/70,80,16

What complication is he experiencing  

What is ICP

100

For which surgery is it essential to check Mrs. Smith pulse flap to ensure adequate blood flow to the area 

What is a Mastectomy

200

The nurse knows based on the patient's VS of BP 90/60, HR 110, and low urine output, the patient is in shock related to this

What is hypovolemia

200

Which intervention should the nurse implement as a priority for any cancer that metastasis to the brain?  

1. Seizure precautions

2. Fall precautions

3. Aspiration precautions

 

What is #1

200

A patient admitted with a femur fracture is complaining of pain despite being placed in skeletal traction and given pain medication. Which pain management technique should the nurse do first? 

1. Adjust pain medication

2. Ensure the weights are hanging freely

3. Turn the patient on the unaffected side    

What is #2

200

The nurses understands the rationale to initiate Colace post Craniectomy is to prevent this 

What is ICP

200

Total Hysterectomy can cause this in a woman in regards to having children

What is infertility

300

Which should the nurse report to the provider

1. K+ of  4.5

2. Na+ of 117 mEq/L 

3. PH of 7.40

4. JP drainage of 45 ML in 8 hours 

What is #2

300

Coordinates, oversees, and participates in the patient's nursing care while the patient is in the operating room

What is a circulating nurse

300

Mr. Smith has a cast on the Lt. Hand, this involves educating him to do elevate the limb how 

What is elevate the effected limb above the heart as much as possible

300

Mrs. Smith's understands her daughter can not undergo this procedure post VNS placement

What is a MRI

300

This surgery carry a risk of nerve damage and consequently a risk for erectile dysfunction

What is prostatectomies 

400

A nurse assesses pain and redness at a peripheral IV site. This is what the nurse needs to do first 

What is stop the IV

400

This type of anesthesia is used for a Laminectomy

What is General or Spinal (Do not confuse spinal with epidural)

400

Post knee amputation, Mr. Smith complains of intense burning sensation. The doctor orders Neurontin to manage this type of pain  

What is nerve pain

400

The best position of the head of the bed post Craniotomy is this 

What is semi-flower

400

•Desire to lie down, tachycardia, sweating, palpitations, vertigo, & dyspnea are all early signs of this 

What is Dumping Syndrome

500

The nurse notes that the Foley had a urine flow of 80 mL/hrs. at the beginning of the shift, but several hours later has dropped to 30 mL/hr.  The nurse should check out first

What is check the drainage system for kinks or obstructions to urine flow

500

A nurse is providing postoperative teaching to a client following cataract surgery. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? 

1. You can play your favorite sport in 2 days 

2. You can get water in your eyes in 1 day

3. You need to limit house cleaning 

What is #3

500

Post cataract surgery, teaching should include avoiding any strenuous activities to prevent this

What is IOP 

Examples:

500

This type of traction is best to stabilize the cervical spine post neck/head injury

Halo

500

Patient who has not voided since the catheter was removed is not considered a safe discharge home

1. True

2. False

What is #1

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