Surgical
Respiratory
Blood Products
Labs
100

A device to prevent atelectasis in the postoperative patient

What is an incentive spirometer 

100

kept at the bedside in case of the need for emergency tracheostomy tube reinsertion. 

What is an Obturator

100

Rate to initiate PRBC transfusion in the first 15 minutes

What is 50mL/hr

100

Most likely electrolyte imbalance from furosemide

What is hypokalemia

200

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


200

The percentage of oxygen of 2L nasal prongs

What is 28% 

200

Immediate nursing action for a patient experiencing hives, angioedema, and difficulty breathing 2 minutes into a blood transfusion

What is stop the transfusion 
200

Most likely electrolyte imbalance from water drinking competition

What is hyponatremia 

300

Separation of surgical incision

What is wound dehiscence

300

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, 

300

The nurse will anticipate giving this after the patient begins experiencing hemoglobinuria after a blood transfusion

What is normal saline

300

Most likely electrolyte complication from burns

What is hyperkalemia

400

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)

400

Immediate nursing action of a chest tube that is dislodged 

What is taping a dressing over the insertion site on three sides

400

The most likely explanation for a fever and hives post-blood transfusion

What is febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reaction

400

pH 7.39, PaCO2 59, HCO3- 35

What is respiratory Acidosis, Fully Compensated

500

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

500

Priority treatment for a patient that has use of accessory muscles, a prolonged expiratory phase, and audible wheezing.

tip: think medication

What are bronchodilators

500

The most likely complication causing dyspnea, Cough, tachycardia, peripheral edema, hypertension within 12 hours post blood transfusion

What is transfusion-associated circulatory overload 

500

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