Exam 17: Surgery

A nurse is performing a postoperative assessment on a patient who has just returned from a hernia repair.The patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, and the apical pulse is 108 beats/min.What should be the nurse's first action?

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Question 21

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has had spinal anesthesia.Which assessment is a priority for this patient?

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Question 22

During a nurse's preoperative assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is extremely anxious.The patient's blood pressure is 142/92 mm Hg, the heart rate is 104 beats/min, and respirations are 32 breaths/min.What nursing action should be implemented?

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Question 23

A patient who had a hysterectomy yesterday has not been allowed food or drink by mouth (NPO).The physician has now ordered the patient's diet to be clear liquids.What should the nurse assess prior to providing this patient with clear liquids?

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Question 24

A nurse has completed giving discharge instructions to a patient after a hernia repair.What verbalization by the patient should lead the nurse to determine that the patient understands the instructions?

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Question 25

Patients with preoperative disorders put them at risk during recovery.What disorders should a nurse be aware may pose this hazard? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 26

What should a nurse suggest to a patient to prevent the effects of postoperative immobility on the gastrointestinal system?

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Question 27

What are the responsibilities of a circulating nurse? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 28

What information should a nurse ask a patient during the preoperative assessment?

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Question 29

A patient has just returned to the surgical unit after varicose vein stripping and ligation.What is the best technique for a nurse to evaluate pain relief?

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Exam 17: Surgery

A nurse is performing a postoperative assessment on a patient who has just returned from a hernia repair.The patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, and the apical pulse is 108 beats/min.What should be the nurse's first action?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has had spinal anesthesia.Which assessment is a priority for this patient?

During a nurse's preoperative assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is extremely anxious.The patient's blood pressure is 142/92 mm Hg, the heart rate is 104 beats/min, and respirations are 32 breaths/min.What nursing action should be implemented?

A patient who had a hysterectomy yesterday has not been allowed food or drink by mouth (NPO).The physician has now ordered the patient's diet to be clear liquids.What should the nurse assess prior to providing this patient with clear liquids?

A nurse has completed giving discharge instructions to a patient after a hernia repair.What verbalization by the patient should lead the nurse to determine that the patient understands the instructions?

Patients with preoperative disorders put them at risk during recovery.What disorders should a nurse be aware may pose this hazard? (Select all that apply.)

What should a nurse suggest to a patient to prevent the effects of postoperative immobility on the gastrointestinal system?

What are the responsibilities of a circulating nurse? (Select all that apply.)

What information should a nurse ask a patient during the preoperative assessment?

A patient has just returned to the surgical unit after varicose vein stripping and ligation.What is the best technique for a nurse to evaluate pain relief?

Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing

Medical-Surgical Practice Settings

Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families, and Communities

Health, Illness, Stress, and Coping

Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Imbalance

The Patient With Cancer

Pain

Shock

The Older Adult Patient

Falls

Immobility

Delirium and Dementia

Incontinence

Nutrition

Intravenous Therapy

The Patient With an Ostomy

Palliative and Hospice Care

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Neurologic System Introduction

Neurologic Disorders

Cerebrovascular Accident

Spinal Cord Injury

Respiratory System Introduction

Upper Respiratory Disorders

Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders

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Hematologic System Introduction

Hematologic Disorders

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Immunologic Disorders

Cardiovascular System Introduction

Cardiac Disorders

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Musculoskeletal System Introduction

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Female Reproductive System Introduction

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Psychobiological Disorders

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