Question 1

When selecting a vascular graft for a vascular bypass or replacement procedure,what are the desirable characteristics that influence the surgeon's choice of graft?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombo-resistant, biocompatible, and easy to handle 
B)  Fairly priced, variety of sizes, and ability to clot blood 
C)  Sterilizable, nonantigenic, and able to last a lifetime 
D)  Reasonably priced, permit blood passage without clotting, and hypoallergenic 
A)  Thrombo-resistant, biocompatible, and easy to handle 
B)  Fairly priced, variety of sizes, and ability to clot blood 
C)  Sterilizable, nonantigenic, and able to last a lifetime 
D)  Reasonably priced, permit blood passage without clotting, and hypoallergenic

Question 2

The Doppler transducer is the most widely used instrument for vascular study.What statement regarding a Doppler is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doppler probes are expensive but can be steam sterilized. 
B)  The Doppler probe can provide five different types of information. 
C)  Water-soluble gel is needed when the Doppler is used on intact skin. 
D)  The Doppler is valuable in detecting accurate findings in the presence of stenosis. 
A)  Doppler probes are expensive but can be steam sterilized. 
B)  The Doppler probe can provide five different types of information. 
C)  Water-soluble gel is needed when the Doppler is used on intact skin. 
D)  The Doppler is valuable in detecting accurate findings in the presence of stenosis.

Question 3

The perioperative nurse with the vascular surgery service is preparing to discharge a 51-year-old man who recently had endovascular surgery.The patient will be taking anticoagulation therapy for the next 12 weeks.Which statement regarding anticoagulation therapy is true and relevant to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat foods high in vitamin K, such as tomatoes, dark leafy vegetables, bananas, and fish. 
B)  Wear padding when engaging in contact sports. 
C)  Use only hair removal cream; do not use an electric razor. 
D)  Do not use tools such as saws or hammers, which could lead to an accident. 
A)  Eat foods high in vitamin K, such as tomatoes, dark leafy vegetables, bananas, and fish. 
B)  Wear padding when engaging in contact sports. 
C)  Use only hair removal cream; do not use an electric razor. 
D)  Do not use tools such as saws or hammers, which could lead to an accident.

When selecting a vascular graft for a vascular bypass or replacement procedure,what are the desirable characteristics that influence the surgeon's choice of graft?

The Doppler transducer is the most widely used instrument for vascular study.What statement regarding a Doppler is true?

The perioperative nurse with the vascular surgery service is preparing to discharge a 51-year-old man who recently had endovascular surgery.The patient will be taking anticoagulation therapy for the next 12 weeks.Which statement regarding anticoagulation therapy is true and relevant to the patient?

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

Patient Safety and Risk Management

Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

Infection Prevention and Control

Anesthesia

Positioning the Patient for Surgery

Sutures, sharps, and Instruments

Surgical Modalities

Wound Healing, dressings, and Drains

Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgery of the Biliary Tract, pancreas, liver, and Spleen

Hernia Repair

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Breast Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Geriatric Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures

Integrative Health Practices: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

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Exam 24: Vascular Surgery

When selecting a vascular graft for a vascular bypass or replacement procedure,what are the desirable characteristics that influence the surgeon's choice of graft?

The Doppler transducer is the most widely used instrument for vascular study.What statement regarding a Doppler is true?

The perioperative nurse with the vascular surgery service is preparing to discharge a 51-year-old man who recently had endovascular surgery.The patient will be taking anticoagulation therapy for the next 12 weeks.Which statement regarding anticoagulation therapy is true and relevant to the patient?

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

Patient Safety and Risk Management

Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

Infection Prevention and Control

Anesthesia

Positioning the Patient for Surgery

Sutures, sharps, and Instruments

Surgical Modalities

Wound Healing, dressings, and Drains

Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgery of the Biliary Tract, pancreas, liver, and Spleen

Hernia Repair

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Breast Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Geriatric Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures

Integrative Health Practices: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Filters