NUR 187 MODULE 2 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The nurse finds that the healthcare provider has prescribed a transdermal
Duragesic patch for a client who has chronic pain. What is the rationale for the
use of this patch?
Less adverse effects than oral medications
Better chance to achieve steady state
Decrease issues with constipation and nausea
No risk for drug dependency
Better chance to achieve steady state
Transdermal patches can provide more constant pain relief since the medication is
slowly absorbed promoting consistent drug levels
What is the top priority for the nurse caring for a client who is recovering from
general anesthesia?
, Neurological assessment
Treat with antiemetics to prevent aspiration from vomiting
Notifying the family that the patient is out of surgery
Maintaining a patent airway
Maintaining a patent airway
Airway is the top priority for the nurse
The surgeon asks the nurse to prepare lidocaine with epinephrine. What is the
rationale for the addition of epinephrine?
Facilitate balanced anesthesia to promote decreased level of consciousness
Decrease bleeding and assist the surgeon in seeing the site
Stop an allergic reaction
Prevents nerve transmission in skeletal and smooth muscles
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The nurse finds that the healthcare provider has prescribed a transdermal
Duragesic patch for a client who has chronic pain. What is the rationale for the
use of this patch?
Less adverse effects than oral medications
Better chance to achieve steady state
Decrease issues with constipation and nausea
No risk for drug dependency
Better chance to achieve steady state
Transdermal patches can provide more constant pain relief since the medication is
slowly absorbed promoting consistent drug levels
What is the top priority for the nurse caring for a client who is recovering from
general anesthesia?
, Neurological assessment
Treat with antiemetics to prevent aspiration from vomiting
Notifying the family that the patient is out of surgery
Maintaining a patent airway
Maintaining a patent airway
Airway is the top priority for the nurse
The surgeon asks the nurse to prepare lidocaine with epinephrine. What is the
rationale for the addition of epinephrine?
Facilitate balanced anesthesia to promote decreased level of consciousness
Decrease bleeding and assist the surgeon in seeing the site
Stop an allergic reaction
Prevents nerve transmission in skeletal and smooth muscles
