All medications drawn up into a syringe and placed upon the sterile field must have this-
What is correct labeling?
100
This is the golden rule for changing dressings post-operatively-
What is the surgeon changes it the first time?
100
This lab value is obtained to establish a base-line and to assess for pre-op left-shifts in all patients-
What is CBC?
100
This is taught pre-operatively to prevent pneumonia
What is T,C, & DB?
200
Other than the procedure, the physician must presnt these to the patient for it to be informed consent
What are the risks and benefits?
200
A 24 y/o is scheduled for arthoscopy of the knee. This is the safety measure the patient must perform prior to surgery-
What is correct site identification?
200
This is when most patients should be ambulate for the first time-
What is 12 hours?
200
All premenopausal women having surgery have this test-
What is UCG?
200
The patient post hip surgery is taught to give self-injections of an anticoagulant. This is done to prevent this-
What is DVT?
300
The Emergency Department nurse is caring for a patient with a fractured hip and must get informed consent prior to this-
What is administering pain medication?
300
The PACU nurse is caring for a patient in the recovery room. The patient complains of nausea. This is the saftey measure the nurse must ensure before leaving the patient to obtain an anti-emetic-
What is raise the side rails?
300
The patient would receive this Sub q injection every 12 hours-
What is Lovenox or heparin?
300
This test allows for electrolyte correction pre-operatively and assessing kidney function-
What is complete or basic chemistry?
300
This is the diet the patient post colon resection with colostomy placement for Chron's disease will be taught-
What is low residual, bland diet?
400
A 16 y/o femaleadmitted in labor develops complications requiring an emergency c-section. This person will sign the imformed consent-
What is the patient?
400
This is the safety measure used to ensure the patient is not physically injured during surgery due to prolonged immobility-
What is padding and positioning?
400
A patient post laminectomy has respirations of 8 and is lethargic after receiving hydromorphone. The nurse knows to administer this-
What is narcan?
400
This lab exam is especially important in patients undergoing an orthopedic procedures. A positive result can lead to cancelling the procedure.
What is urinalysis?
400
The post abdominal surgery patient is placed on a PCA. This is what the nurse should teach the patient about potential overdose-
What is if the patient is the only one to push the button, they can't overdose?
500
A 78 y/o male is admitted after a fall at home with closed head trauma and is confused. He was brought in by friends. The CT confirms a subdural hematoma. The physician will proceed with surgery after doing this-
What is getting telephone consent from the next of kin?
500
This safety measure is used by the CRNA to prevent dislodging of lines-
What are restraints?
500
Stable pain control, use of less medication, decreased lethargy, less respiratory depression
What are advantages to using a PCA?
500
A 32 y/o patient is admitted for abdominal pain of unknown origin. This is the examination most likely to be ordered to rule out appendicitis-
What is CT of the abdomen?
500
The post open cholecystectomy patient is discharge with staples and a JP drainage collection device. This is how often the patient should empty the JP-