400+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
when using a skin precaution solution that contains isopropyl alcohol,
drape application should occur - VERIFIED ANSWER- after the skin and hair
have dried
what technique is safest to use when securing the arms at the patients
sides - VERIFIED ANSWER- drawing a sheet over the arm and tucking it
between the patient and the mattress
which of the following intraoperative medication orders would prompt a
Perioperative nurse to have a urinary catheter - VERIFIED ANSWER-
mannitol 10% 10g/100ml after incision
which of the following is defined as the process of teaching adults -
VERIFIED ANSWER- andragogy
,personal protective equipment that must be worn when mixing and
inserting methyl methacrylate bone cement includes - VERIFIED ANSWER-
goggles
which of the following nursing actions would best support a positive
outcome for a nursing diagnosis of potential of alteration in skin
integrity? - VERIFIED ANSWER- obtain an appropriate positioning device
that will aid in redistribution of pressure
which of the following describes point of use cleaning of surgical
instrument - VERIFIED ANSWER- During the procedure, the instruments is
cleaned with moist sponge after each use
venous air embolism is most likely to occur when the patient is in the
_______ position - VERIFIED ANSWER- sitting/beach chair
a subjective sign of the existence and intensity of postoperative pain is
the patient's - VERIFIED ANSWER- self-report
a nursing diagnosis that considers a patient is at risk means the nursing
interventions - VERIFIED ANSWER- directed at prevention
,sings of a blood transfusion reaction includes - VERIFIED ANSWER-
hypotension, hemoglobinuria, hyperthermia
when performing time out, what should be verified - VERIFIED ANSWER-
procedure
pneumatic tourniquets should be deflated under the direction of -
VERIFIED ANSWER- the surgeon and the anesthesia perofessional
which organization should be consulted about a Perioperative RN's scope
of prate related to administration of medications for moderate sedation -
VERIFIED ANSWER- state board of nursing
a Perioperative nurse is monitoring a patient under local anesthesia
during a hernia repair when the patient reports a strange taste in the
mouth. what is the most appropriate response by the Perioperative
nurse? - VERIFIED ANSWER- call for help
, a 47 year old Spanish-speaking male presents with abdominal pain. he
does not speak or understand English. how should the nurse communicate
with the patient? - VERIFIED ANSWER- use a trained medical interpreter
which of the following actions terminates the direct Perioperative nurse-
patient relationship - VERIFIED ANSWER- performing the postoperative
assessment or follow up telephone call
operating room floors should be cleaned with - VERIFIED ANSWER- damp
or wet mops
a coworker in the operating room asks to see the patient's chart for the
nurse's next case, stating that the patient is her neighbor. the nurse
should - VERIFIED ANSWER- state this would be a violation of the patient's
Privacy
surgery of the liver requires incising the external covering referred to as
- VERIFIED ANSWER- Glisson's capsule
which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for hair
removal prior to surgery - VERIFIED ANSWER- the patient's Jair should be
clipped int he preoperative area