Misc
Which element does not promote wound healing:
K+ or Zince
What is K+
Which task is best to delegated to an LPN
1. Change wound dressing
2. Give IVP Morphine
3. Empty foley
What is # 1
Pain, misalignment and one leg longer than the other is a sign of this
What is joint displacement
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
For which surgery is it essential to check Mrs. Smith pulse flap to ensure adequate blood flow to the area
What is a Mastectomy
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
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
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
The nurses understands the rationale to initiate Colace post Craniectomy is to prevent this
What is ICP
Total Hysterectomy can cause this in a woman in regards to having children
What is infertility
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
Coordinates, oversees, and participates in the patient's nursing care while the patient is in the operating room
What is a circulating nurse
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
Mrs. Smith's understands her daughter can not undergo this procedure post VNS placement
What is a MRI
This surgery carry a risk of nerve damage and consequently a risk for erectile dysfunction
What is prostatectomies
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
This type of anesthesia is used for a Laminectomy
What is General or Spinal (Do not confuse spinal with epidural)
Post knee amputation, Mr. Smith complains of intense burning sensation. The doctor orders Neurontin to manage this type of pain
What is nerve pain
The best position of the head of the bed post Craniotomy is this
What is semi-flower
•Desire to lie down, tachycardia, sweating, palpitations, vertigo, & dyspnea are all early signs of this
What is Dumping Syndrome
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
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
Post cataract surgery, teaching should include avoiding any strenuous activities to prevent this
What is IOP
Examples:
This type of traction is best to stabilize the cervical spine post neck/head injury
Halo
Patient who has not voided since the catheter was removed is not considered a safe discharge home
1. True
2. False
What is #1