Midterm Review

After a general anesthetic surgery the client is most at risk for atelectasis

Which tests will tell us how the kidneys are working?

Patient has chronic anxiety & wants to look into alternative ways to help them. Nurse's best response is

What are signs of a post op hemmorhage?

Nursing school is fun!!!!

Which are true when caring for a patient with a hemovac drain? Check all that apply:

A patient is on warfarin (coumadin), your priority assessment with this medication would be:

With Crohn's when surgery removes the affected bowel, the disease can return to unaffected bowel areas.

With a penrose drain which method is essential when cleaning the drain?

IM pain relief is similar to IV pain relief with the onset of action

INR tells us how quickly blood will clot

Usually a blood transfusion will be ordered when the hemoglobin (Hgb) level is more than 90

With an ileostomy, which is most important for the patient to do?

A fresh post op total hip arthoplasty- one of the most important assessments is:

Your patient is NPO, they ask why? The nurse's best response is:

PTT is important to know when dosing warfarin (coumadin)

Your pre-op patient is very scared + nervous. The nurse's best action to support the patient would be:

When taking NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory), the pt should take with food.

It is important with a hip replacement the patient limits flexion of their hip when in a sitting stance

The best way to evaluate your nursing education with your pt is to encourage the Teach Back Method