Swift River Med-Surg Exam Questions and Answers
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, Question 1
Jose Martinez Scenarios
Correct Answer
Scenario 1
- Assess airway, breathing, circulation.
- Administer oxygen therapy to make sure oxygen saturation is greater than 90%.
- Ensure continuous EKG monitoring.
- Provide Morphine Sulfate IVP as prescribed.
- Reassess patient's vital signs and pain level.
Scenario 2
- Assess for the abrupt cessation of pain
- Initiate IV heparin
- Give ASA
- Observe for bleeding
- Monitor aPTT
Scenario 3
- Provide emotional support.
- Assess Mr. Martinez's willingness to learn.
- Provide introductory information on prescribed antithrombotic medication.
- Report Mr. Martinez's emotional distress to Case Management.
- Document all findings.
Scenario 4
- Troponin 1.0 mg/mL
- CPK: 360 mcg/mL
- CK-MB6.8
- Serum Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
- Serum Sodium 142 mEq/L
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Page 1 of 14
, Question 1
Jose Martinez Scenarios
Correct Answer
Scenario 1
- Assess airway, breathing, circulation.
- Administer oxygen therapy to make sure oxygen saturation is greater than 90%.
- Ensure continuous EKG monitoring.
- Provide Morphine Sulfate IVP as prescribed.
- Reassess patient's vital signs and pain level.
Scenario 2
- Assess for the abrupt cessation of pain
- Initiate IV heparin
- Give ASA
- Observe for bleeding
- Monitor aPTT
Scenario 3
- Provide emotional support.
- Assess Mr. Martinez's willingness to learn.
- Provide introductory information on prescribed antithrombotic medication.
- Report Mr. Martinez's emotional distress to Case Management.
- Document all findings.
Scenario 4
- Troponin 1.0 mg/mL
- CPK: 360 mcg/mL
- CK-MB6.8
- Serum Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
- Serum Sodium 142 mEq/L
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