NURS 320 QUIZ 1 LATEST EXAM |
QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS, COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
What is a potential postoperative concern regarding a patient who has already
resumed a solid diet?*
A. Failure to pass stool within 12 hours of eating solid foods
B. Failure to pass stool within 48 hours of eating solid foods
C. Passage of excessive flatus
D. Patient reports a decreased appetite - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B
A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who is at risk for developing
pneumonia after surgery. Which of the following is not an appropriate nursing
intervention?*
A. Encourage patient intake of 3000 ml/day of fluids if not contraindicated
B. Encourage patient to use the incentive spirometer device 10 times every
1-2 hours
while awake
C. Encourage early ambulation and patient to eat meals in beside chair
D. Repositioning every 3-4 hours - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D
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,When assessing your patient who is post-opt, you notice that the patient's right
calf vein feels hard, cord-like, and is tender to the touch. The patient reports it is
aching and painful. What would NOT be an appropriate nursing intervention for
this patient?* A. Allow the patient to dangle the legs to help increase circulation
and alleviate pain
B. Instruct the patient to not sit in one position for a long period of time
C. Elevate the extremity 30 degrees without allowing any pressure on
affected area D. Administer anticoagulants as ordered by MD - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A
A patient is recovering from surgery. The patient is very restless, heart rate is
120 bpm and blood pressure is 70/53, skin is cool/clammy. As the nurse you
would?*
A. Continue to monitor the patient
B. Notify the MD
C. Obtain an EKG
D. Check the patient's blood glucose - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B
A patient is taking Aspirin 325 mg PO by mouth daily. The patient is scheduled
for surgery in a week. What education do you provide the patient with before
surgery?*
A. Educate the patient to take the scheduled dose of Aspirin the day of
surgery to help prevent blood clots
B. To hold his morning dose of Aspirin because the nurse will give it to him
before surgery
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,C. None of the above are correct
D. The medication should be discontinued for 48 hours prior to the
scheduled surgery
date - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D
You are observing your patient use the incentive spirometry. What
demonstration by the patient lets you know the patient understands how to use
the device properly?*
A. The patient inhales slowly on the device and maintains the flow indicator
between
600 to 900 level
B. The patient blows on the mouthpiece rapidly.
C. The patient uses the incentive spirometry once a day
D. The patient rapidly inhales on the devices and exhales - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A
As the nurse you are getting the patient ready for surgery. You are completing
the preoperative checklist. Which of the following is not part of the preoperative
checklist?*
A. Assess for allergies
B. Conducting the Time Out
C. Informed consent is signed
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, D. Ensuring that the history and physical examination has been completed -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>B
You are completing the history on a patient who is scheduled to have surgery.
What health history increases the risk for surgery for the patient?*
A. Urinary Tract infections
B. History of Premature Ventricle Beats
C. Abuse of street drugs
D. Hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C
As a nurse, which statement is incorrect regarding an informed consent signed
by a patient?*
A. The nurse is responsible for obtaining the consent for surgery
B. Patients under 18 years of age may need a parent or legal guardian to sign
a consent form
C. The nurse can witness the client signing the consent form
D. It is the nurse's responsibility to ensure the patient has been educated by
the physician about the procedure before informed consent is obtained -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A
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QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS, COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
What is a potential postoperative concern regarding a patient who has already
resumed a solid diet?*
A. Failure to pass stool within 12 hours of eating solid foods
B. Failure to pass stool within 48 hours of eating solid foods
C. Passage of excessive flatus
D. Patient reports a decreased appetite - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B
A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who is at risk for developing
pneumonia after surgery. Which of the following is not an appropriate nursing
intervention?*
A. Encourage patient intake of 3000 ml/day of fluids if not contraindicated
B. Encourage patient to use the incentive spirometer device 10 times every
1-2 hours
while awake
C. Encourage early ambulation and patient to eat meals in beside chair
D. Repositioning every 3-4 hours - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D
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,When assessing your patient who is post-opt, you notice that the patient's right
calf vein feels hard, cord-like, and is tender to the touch. The patient reports it is
aching and painful. What would NOT be an appropriate nursing intervention for
this patient?* A. Allow the patient to dangle the legs to help increase circulation
and alleviate pain
B. Instruct the patient to not sit in one position for a long period of time
C. Elevate the extremity 30 degrees without allowing any pressure on
affected area D. Administer anticoagulants as ordered by MD - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A
A patient is recovering from surgery. The patient is very restless, heart rate is
120 bpm and blood pressure is 70/53, skin is cool/clammy. As the nurse you
would?*
A. Continue to monitor the patient
B. Notify the MD
C. Obtain an EKG
D. Check the patient's blood glucose - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B
A patient is taking Aspirin 325 mg PO by mouth daily. The patient is scheduled
for surgery in a week. What education do you provide the patient with before
surgery?*
A. Educate the patient to take the scheduled dose of Aspirin the day of
surgery to help prevent blood clots
B. To hold his morning dose of Aspirin because the nurse will give it to him
before surgery
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,C. None of the above are correct
D. The medication should be discontinued for 48 hours prior to the
scheduled surgery
date - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>D
You are observing your patient use the incentive spirometry. What
demonstration by the patient lets you know the patient understands how to use
the device properly?*
A. The patient inhales slowly on the device and maintains the flow indicator
between
600 to 900 level
B. The patient blows on the mouthpiece rapidly.
C. The patient uses the incentive spirometry once a day
D. The patient rapidly inhales on the devices and exhales - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A
As the nurse you are getting the patient ready for surgery. You are completing
the preoperative checklist. Which of the following is not part of the preoperative
checklist?*
A. Assess for allergies
B. Conducting the Time Out
C. Informed consent is signed
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, D. Ensuring that the history and physical examination has been completed -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>B
You are completing the history on a patient who is scheduled to have surgery.
What health history increases the risk for surgery for the patient?*
A. Urinary Tract infections
B. History of Premature Ventricle Beats
C. Abuse of street drugs
D. Hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>C
As a nurse, which statement is incorrect regarding an informed consent signed
by a patient?*
A. The nurse is responsible for obtaining the consent for surgery
B. Patients under 18 years of age may need a parent or legal guardian to sign
a consent form
C. The nurse can witness the client signing the consent form
D. It is the nurse's responsibility to ensure the patient has been educated by
the physician about the procedure before informed consent is obtained -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A
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