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Care of Surgical Patients
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1
Which of the following are wound drainage systems?
Open drainage systems
Negative pressure drainage systems
Closed drainage systems
Passive suction drainage systems
2
What is the purpose for "time out" protocols?
To ensure the patient understands the procedure
To ensure all belongings are returned to pt after procedure
To ensure pt safety & prevent wrong person/procedure/side
To ensure all team members are present in the room
3
What is the rationale for post-operative exercises?
To promote optimal lung expansion and blood oxygenation
To prevent postoperative complications
Improve circulation and prevent venous stasis
To force the patient to wake up
4
The following are various classifications for surgical procedures except..
Urgency
Purpose
Seriousness
General
5
All of the following are components of the preoperative checklist except...
Operative site/side marked with "YES"
Verify NPO status
Patient ID band
All belongings with patient
6
Which of the following is NOT a priority assessment during immediate postoperative period?
Assess ABC's
Assess LOC and vital signs
Assess site for bleeding
Assess patient's understanding of postoperative exercises
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What is an example of a major risk to a client during the postoperative period?
Contamination of the sterile field
Shaving patient's hair with razors
Respiratory depression
Administration of abx within an hour of surgical incision
8
What is the role of the RN in the preoperative setting?
Explain the procedure to the patient
Assess and interview the surgical patient
Mark the operative side/site with an "X"
Use razor to shave the operative site
9
Which of the following principles is not part of the Universal Protocol?
Relevant documents, lab results, diagnostic studies
"Time out"
Marking the site with indelible ink
Patient education documentation
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What is an example of a major risk to a client during the intraoperative period?
Nausea and vomiting
Level of consciousness
Positioning injury
Aspiration from emesis
