Cardiac
What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?
60 - 100 bpm
What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?
12–20 breaths per minute.
A ________ should be completed prior to all surgeries with all members of the surgical staff present.
A "time-out".
Name one potential cause of peptic ulcer disease
H. pylori, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, stress
A patient with these two elevated labs should be worked up for renal injury/disease:
BUN and creatinine
What adventitious lung sound is most likely in a patient experiencing left-sided heart failure?
Crackles
Which lung sound is commonly heard in patients experiencing an acute asthma attack? And is it heard more commonly on inhalation or exhalation?
Expiratory wheezing.
What are the priority assessments in the PACU when the patient first comes back? (Think BLS acronym)
ABCs: Airway, breathing, circulation
Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat this common GI condition:
Gastroespophageal reflux disease (GERD)
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease is:
Diabetes mellitus
What does the acronym MONA stand for in acute coronary sydrome?
Morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerine, aspirin
A post-op patient is reluctant to use the incentive spirometer. What complication is the nurse trying to prevent by encouraging its use?
Atelectasis.
Name two potential post-surgical complications of any surgery
Blood clot, atelectasis, hypoxia, infection, bleeding, uncontrolled pain, constipation, urinary retention
After a bowel resection, the nurse notes absent bowel sounds and no flatus. What is the most likely condition?
Paralytic ileus
A patient with chronic kidney disease will most likely be prescribed dialysis ____ days of the week.
Name three risks for coronary artery disease
Genetics, hyperlipidemia, smoking, diabetes, HTN, obesity, high fat diet, lack of exercise, stress, etc.
A stroke patient presents with dysphagia. What respiratory condition is the patient at risk for as a direct result of this condition?
Aspiration pneumonia.
Antihypertensives, oral diabetic meds, insulins (long or short acting), blood thinners, NSAIDs, herbal supplements
Appendicitis, peritonitis
This is the first line procedure for acute urinary retention following surgery:
Straight/intermittent catheter
What is the most common cause of right-sided heart failure?
Left-sided heart failure.
Emphysema
Name two of the nurse's roles in obtaining informed consent for a surgical procedure.
Witness, ensure the patient understands, and advocate for further education, ensure no coercion
A patient with these two elevated labs should be worked up for pancreatitis:
Amylase and lipase
What is the most life-threatening result of skipping a dialysis session?
Hyperkalemia (high potassium)