NR 293 Week 6 Quiz 4

1. Question: A patient is receiving an opioid via a PCA pump as part of his post operative pain management program. During rounds, the nurse finds him unresponsive, with respirations of 8 breaths/min and blood pressure of 102/58 mm Hg. After stopping the opioid in fusion, what should the nurse do next? 2. Question: Intra venous morphine is prescribed for a patient who has had surgery. The nurse informs the patient that which common adverse effects can occur with this medication? (Select all that apply.) 3. Question: A patient is recovering from general anesthesia. What is the nurse’s main concern during the immediate post operative period? 4. Question: During a patient’s recovery from a lengthy surgery, the nurse monitors for signs of malign ant hyper thermia. In addition to a rapid rise in body temperature, which assessment findings, would indicate the possible presence of this condition? (Select all that apply.) 5. Question: The surgical nurse is reviewing operative cases scheduled for the day. Which of these patients is more prone to complications from general anesthesia? (Select all that apply.) 6. Question: A patient has been admitted to the emergency department because of an overdose of an oral benzodiaze pine. He is very drowsy but still responsive. The nurse will prepare for which immediate intervention? 7. Question: The nurse will monitor the patient who is taking a muscle relax ant for which adverse effect? 8. Question: A hospitalized patient is complaining of having difficulty sleeping. Which action will the nurse take first to address this problem? 9. Question: A patient with narcolepsy will begin treatment with a CNS stimulant. The nurse expects to see which adverse effects? (Select all that apply.) 10. Question: Patient at a weight management clinic who was given a prescription for or list at (Xenical) calls the clinic hotline complaining of a “terrible side effect.” The nurse suspects that the patient is referring to which problem