Exam 27: General Anesthetics

A patient receives a neuromuscular blocking agent as an adjunct to inhalation anesthesia. When caring for this patient,it is important for the nurse to remember that neuromuscular blocking agents:

A patient in the postanesthesia recovery unit received ketamine [Ketalar] for right open reduction internal fixation surgery. What drug would be beneficial as a premedication to help minimize adverse reactions?

A nurse administers atropine to a patient before induction of anesthesia for a surgical procedure. When evaluating the effects of this medication,the nurse will:

A preoperative patient receives atropine before induction of anesthesia. The nurse caring for this patient understands that this agent is used to prevent:

A nurse is teaching nursing students about inhalation anesthesia and asks,"What is balanced anesthesia?" Which response by a student is correct?

A patient is given nitrous oxide,along with another inhalation anesthetic. The nurse knows that the benefits of nitrous oxide include what? (Select all that apply.)

A postoperative patient is reporting pain as a 7 on a scale from 1 to 10,with 10 being the worst pain. The nurse caring for the patient assesses vital signs of HR,76; RR,16; and BP,110/70. The patient has vomited twice. Which postoperative medications will the nurse expect to administer?

A surgical patient is receiving succinylcholine [Anectine] with an inhalation anesthetic. The patient is intubated,has an indwelling urinary catheter,and has ongoing monitoring of vital signs. Which symptom during the perioperative period is cause for concern?

A patient will receive intravenous midazolam [Versed] combined with fentanyl while undergoing an endoscopic procedure. The nurse is explaining the reasons for this to a nursing student before the procedure. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?

A postoperative patient complains of abdominal bloating and discomfort. The nurse caring for this patient will contact the provider to request which medication?

An anesthesiologist completes preoperative teaching for a patient the night before surgery. The patient asks the nurse to clarify the reason methohexital [Brevital] will be given as an adjunct to the anesthetic. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding?

A surgical nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving isoflurane [Forane]. Which is true about this inhalation anesthetic?

The nurse cares for patients who receive propofol extended [Diprivan]. What are important nursing considerations for these patients? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse caring for a patient after a cesarean section learns that the patient received isoflurane [Forane] during the surgery. What will the nurse monitor most closely in this patient?