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Which region of the patient’s abdomen is traditionally used to establish pneumoperitoneum for
laparoscopic surgery?
A. Periumbilical
B. Supraumbilical
C. Sub umbilical
D. Umbilical Correct Answers: A. Periumbilical
In addition to hyponatremia, which of the following conditions can be a result of improper fluid
management?
a. Hypertension
b. Hypervolemia
c. Hypotension
d. Hyperkalemia Correct Answers: b. Hypervolemia
Administering medications is a critical nursing activity. Which of the following is incorrect
A. Medications in unlabeled containers must be discarded
B. Increased hands-off of medications within the OR/procedure room increases the chance of errors
C. Documenting medication administration reduces the chance of errors
D. All are correct Correct Answers: D. All are correct
In what areas would you most likely find a perianesthesia nurse? Select all that apply
A. Extended care unit
B. Post-anesthesia care unit
C. Preadmission testing unit
D. Prenatal care unit
E. Preoperative holding
F. Trauma rehabilitation center Correct Answers: A. Extended care unit
B. Post-anesthesia care unit
C. Preadmission testing unit
E. Preoperative holding
During admission of a patient to phase 1 of postanesthesia care, the perianesthesia nurse is
responsible for: Select all that apply
A. Assessing the patients level of consciousness
B. Assessing the patients pain level
C. Assessing the patients x-rays
D. Maintaining a patent airway
E. Monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation Correct Answers: A. Assessing the
patients level of consciousness
B. Assessing the patients pain level
D. Maintaining a patent airway
E. Monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation
Which of the following statements are true about objective data? Select all that apply
A. Data that consists of patients own feelings and perceptions
, B. Age, religion, and culture are examples of objective data
C. Data that is the information written in the patient's record and nursing notes
D. History, physical, and laboratory data are examples of objective data Correct Answers: C. Data
that is the information written in the patient's record and nursing notes
D. History, physical, and laboratory data are examples of objective data
Why is it important to assess the use of herbal supplements or recreational drugs before surgery?
Select all that apply
A. Herbal preparations can decrease the toxicity of other drugs administered during anesthesia
B. Herbal preparations can effect bleeding times
C. Herbal preparations can interfere with drug metabolism
D. Recreational drug use can result in withdrawal symptoms
E. Recreational drug users may require higher doses of anesthetic medications Correct Answers: B.
Herbal preparations can effect bleeding times
C. Herbal preparations can interfere with drug metabolism
D. Recreational drug use can result in withdrawal symptoms
E. Recreational drug users may require higher doses of anesthetic medications
A child in which of the following age groups can be described as "likes to socialize and can interpret
terms"?
A. 1 month to 12 months
B. 1 to 3 years
C. 3 to 6 years
D. 6 to 12 years Correct Answers: C. 3 to 6 years
Indirect fire hazards and risks specific to the OR include: Select all that apply
A. Anesthetic complication risks
B. Gas emboli risks
C. Postoperative infections
D. Postoperative surgical complications Correct Answers: A. Anesthetic complication risks
C. Postoperative infections
D. Postoperative surgical complications
Which of the following factors increase the patients risk for skin injury? Select all that apply
A. Use of the wrong type of linen
B. Unusual positions or positioning devices
C. Use of electrical equipment
D. Use of chemical agents
E. Prolonged length of surgery Correct Answers: B. Unusual positions or positioning devices
C. Use of electrical equipment
D. Use of chemical agents
E. Prolonged length of surgery
When using chemical products, the perioperative nurse should: select all that apply
A. Use skin prep solutions according the the manufactures recommendations
B. Never remove the skin prep solutions
C. Ensure the prep solution does not pool on the drapes
D. Apply blotting towels before performing a skin prep
E. Allow skin prep solutions to dry before draping Correct Answers: A. Use skin prep solutions
according the the manufactures recommendations