Surgical
A device to prevent atelectasis in the postoperative patient
What is an incentive spirometer
kept at the bedside in case of the need for emergency tracheostomy tube reinsertion.
What is an Obturator
Rate to initiate PRBC transfusion in the first 15 minutes
What is 50mL/hr
Most likely electrolyte imbalance from furosemide
What is hypokalemia
The first nursing action that a nurse would do for a postoperative patient who is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, including rapid and shallow breathing.
What is administering oxygen
The percentage of oxygen of 2L nasal prongs
What is 28%
Immediate nursing action for a patient experiencing hives, angioedema, and difficulty breathing 2 minutes into a blood transfusion
Most likely electrolyte imbalance from water drinking competition
What is hyponatremia
Separation of surgical incision
What is wound dehiscence
The priority action of the nurse who notes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber
What is assess for air leaks. Other answers: check for disconnection, dislodgement, and loose connection,
The nurse will anticipate giving this after the patient begins experiencing hemoglobinuria after a blood transfusion
What is normal saline
Most likely electrolyte complication from burns
What is hyperkalemia
Pain and Swelling in lower leg 2 days post-op for a patient who had a hip replacement surgery
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Immediate nursing action of a chest tube that is dislodged
What is taping a dressing over the insertion site on three sides
The most likely explanation for a fever and hives post-blood transfusion
What is febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reaction
pH 7.39, PaCO2 59, HCO3- 35
What is respiratory Acidosis, Fully Compensated
Very high body temperature, rigid muscles or spasms, a rapid heart rate, and other symptoms in the patient that was just given during anesthesia
What is Malignant hyperthermia
Priority treatment for a patient that has use of accessory muscles, a prolonged expiratory phase, and audible wheezing.
tip: think medication
What are bronchodilators
The most likely complication causing dyspnea, Cough, tachycardia, peripheral edema, hypertension within 12 hours post blood transfusion
What is transfusion-associated circulatory overload
This low lab value most associated with a twitch of the facial muscles that occurs when gently tapping an individual's cheek, in front of the ear.
What is hypocalcemai