EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What to do when patient has hypopharyngeal obstruction.
Answer: Head tilt
Chin lift
◉ Indicators of shock. Answer: Pallor
Cool
Moist skin
Rapid respirations
Cyanosis
Rapid
Weak
Threaded pulse
Decreasing pulse pressure
Low BP
Concentrated urine
◉ If hemoglobin below 7. Answer: Give them blood
, ◉ What fluid should be given in the OR if patient needs fluids.
Answer: LR
◉ PACU elderly considerations. Answer: Post op Delirium
Hydration
Risk for fluid volume overload
◉ #1 sign of fluid overload. Answer: Crackles in lungs
◉ What is the Aldrete Scoring System for?. Answer: Will determine if
patient is ready to be discharged from PACU
◉ First intention wound. Answer: wound edges can connect (well-
approximated)
◉ Second intention wound. Answer: wound edges cannot connect
need help to heal. E.g. extensive tissue lost, infected
◉ Eviseration Interventions. Answer: Check vital signs
Notify MD
Semifolwers
Stay with client
Cover wound with a sterile dressing soaked with normal saline