What type of procedural information should be given to a patient in preparation for
ambulatory surgery? Select all that apply
A. How pain will be controlled
B. Any food and fluid restrictions
C. Characteristics of monitoring equipment
D. What odors may be experienced
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate
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A. how pain will be controlled
B. any food and fluid restrictions
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate
The nurse on a surgical unit is caring for a client recovering from recent surgery with
the placement of a nasogastric tube to low continuous suction Which acid-base
,imbalance is most likely to occur?
A. Respiratory alkalosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Metabolic acidosis
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B. Metabolic alkalosis
increase plasma pH
A nurse is assessing the injection site of a client who has received a Mantoux test.
Which finding indicates a need for further evaluation?
A. a 4-mm induration
B. Redenned areas
C. 16-mm induration
D. A small blister
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C. 16mm induration
A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing with
several issues. Which of the following problems the client verbalized should the nurse
identify as the priority for further assessment and intervention?
A. "My girlfriend is pregnant, and I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father."
B. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
C. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
D."I don't even known who I am yet,now I'm supposed to know what to do."
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D. "I don't even know who I am yet, now I'm supposed to know what to do."
Which of the following roles do nurses play in health promotion?
A. Initiate health promotion and health screening
B. Participate with other healthcare personnel in providing health promotion services
C. Promote activities that foster well being
D. All of the above
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D. All of the above
To promote effective coughing, deep breathing, and ambulation in the postoperative
patient, what is most important for the nurse to do?
A. Teach the patient controlled breathing
B. Explain the rationale for these activities
C. Provide adequate and regular pain medication
D. Use an incentive spirometer to motivate the patient
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C. Provide adequate and regular pain medication
A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a tracheostomy. The first priority
when caring this client is:
, A. helping him communicate
B. encouraging him to perform ADLs
C. preventing him from developing an infection
D. keeping his airway patent
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D. keeping his airway patent
Goals for patient safety in the OR include the Universal protocol. What is included in
this protocol?
A. All surgical centers of any type must submit reports on patient safety infractions to
the accreditation agencies
B. Members of the surgical team stop whatever they are doing to check that all sterile
items have been prepared properly
C. Members of the surgical team pause right before surgery to mediate for 1 minute to
decrease stress and possible errors
D. A surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify
patient identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site
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D. a surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to
verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site
What is the primary goal of the circulating nurse during preparation of the operating
room, transferring and positioning the patient, and assisting the anesthesia team?
A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient
B. Maintaining a clean environment for the patient
ambulatory surgery? Select all that apply
A. How pain will be controlled
B. Any food and fluid restrictions
C. Characteristics of monitoring equipment
D. What odors may be experienced
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate
Give this one a try later!
A. how pain will be controlled
B. any food and fluid restrictions
E. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate
The nurse on a surgical unit is caring for a client recovering from recent surgery with
the placement of a nasogastric tube to low continuous suction Which acid-base
,imbalance is most likely to occur?
A. Respiratory alkalosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Metabolic acidosis
Give this one a try later!
B. Metabolic alkalosis
increase plasma pH
A nurse is assessing the injection site of a client who has received a Mantoux test.
Which finding indicates a need for further evaluation?
A. a 4-mm induration
B. Redenned areas
C. 16-mm induration
D. A small blister
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C. 16mm induration
A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing with
several issues. Which of the following problems the client verbalized should the nurse
identify as the priority for further assessment and intervention?
A. "My girlfriend is pregnant, and I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father."
B. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
C. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
D."I don't even known who I am yet,now I'm supposed to know what to do."
,Give this one a try later!
D. "I don't even know who I am yet, now I'm supposed to know what to do."
Which of the following roles do nurses play in health promotion?
A. Initiate health promotion and health screening
B. Participate with other healthcare personnel in providing health promotion services
C. Promote activities that foster well being
D. All of the above
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D. All of the above
To promote effective coughing, deep breathing, and ambulation in the postoperative
patient, what is most important for the nurse to do?
A. Teach the patient controlled breathing
B. Explain the rationale for these activities
C. Provide adequate and regular pain medication
D. Use an incentive spirometer to motivate the patient
Give this one a try later!
C. Provide adequate and regular pain medication
A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a tracheostomy. The first priority
when caring this client is:
, A. helping him communicate
B. encouraging him to perform ADLs
C. preventing him from developing an infection
D. keeping his airway patent
Give this one a try later!
D. keeping his airway patent
Goals for patient safety in the OR include the Universal protocol. What is included in
this protocol?
A. All surgical centers of any type must submit reports on patient safety infractions to
the accreditation agencies
B. Members of the surgical team stop whatever they are doing to check that all sterile
items have been prepared properly
C. Members of the surgical team pause right before surgery to mediate for 1 minute to
decrease stress and possible errors
D. A surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to verify
patient identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site
Give this one a try later!
D. a surgical timeout is performed just before the procedure is started to
verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and surgical site
What is the primary goal of the circulating nurse during preparation of the operating
room, transferring and positioning the patient, and assisting the anesthesia team?
A. Avoiding any type of injury to the patient
B. Maintaining a clean environment for the patient
