Unit 1C Periop

Charge nurse for OR is making assignments. Which pt is most appropriate for the least-experienced circulating RN?

Pt postop 8hr surg under general anesthesia. Which assessment finding r/t positioning is RN most concerned about?

Pt postop after general anesthesia. Which finding indicates further assessment is needed?

Pt had abdominal surgery 6 days ago, RN sees moderate amount of serosanguineous drainage on dressing. What will RN do?

During postop assessment, which does the nurse examine first?

RN admits pt scheduled for sinus surgery. Which info. given by pt is of most immediate concern to the RN?

Which task would be best for charge nurse to assign to the LPN working in the surgery admitting area?

Diabetic pt is scheduled for vascular surgery w/ several orders. Which order does the RN do first?

Who is the most likely person to admin blood products in an operating suite?

Pt is scheduled for exploratory laparotomy. Pt's oral temp 102.2F. Which action should the nurse make?

RN providing preop edu. to pt in for abdominal surgery. Which of the statements should the RN make?

Which pt does the nurse see first?

How does the nurse position pt w/ postop nausea and vomiting?

T or F: Pt's in PACU typically receive IV opioid analgesics for pain management.

Who monitors for possible breaks in sterile technique during surgery?

T or F: This is the only decoration needed for Halloween 2020

A preop pt wears hearing aid & hard of hearing w/o it. What does RN do to help reduce pt's anxiety?

Which staff member is best for RN manager to assign to update standard nursing careplans & policies for care of OR pts?

Which electrolyte lab result does the nurse report immediately to the anesthesiologist?

RN obtains informed consent. Pt says "What are they doing to me?" What is the RN's response?

Which action does the nurse implement for wound evisceration?

Who is at greatest risk for poor wound healing?

RN about to admin preop med to pt before surgery. Pt didn't sign surgical consent form.

RN assesses pt's labs before surgery. Which results should the RN report to the provider?

Pt is about undergo cardiac surgery w/ general anesthesia. Which pt statement indicates need for further education?

DNR pt has complication requiring resuscitation during surgery. What is the RN's proper action?

Which intervention does the RN implement for older adult pt to minimize skin breakdown related to surgical positioning?

Pt had gastric surgery, pt now in PACU. Which task can be delegated to experienced nursing assistant?

Preop pt smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. What is the RN's teaching priority for best physical outcomes?

Which postop general anesthesia assessment requires immediate intervention?

Unidentified pt in ER requires immediate surgery, but pt not conscious & no one w/ pt. What must the RN do?

Pt is scheduled for surgery & has just been moved to surg holding area.

Pt being prepared for GI surgery & undergoes bowel prep. What is the purpose of this bowel prep?

Pt is scheduled for general surgery. Which factor contributes the greatest risk for the planned procedure?

Pt has unexpected rise in end-tidal CO2, decr in O2 sat, & sinus tachycardia.What is the nurse anesthetist's 1st action?

Pt is 24hrs postop. Which finding is of greatest concern and should be reported to the surgeon?

During preop assessment, which pt statement requires further investigation by RN to assess surgical risks?

Pt has acute opioid depression & receives naloxone. Which statement is true about this pt?

Sterile gauze falls on ground & hits front of surgeon's gown on way down.

An older pt's adult child tells the RN that the pt does not want life support. What does the nurse do first?

Which statement by nursing student indicates need for further education about OR surgical attire?

Colostomy surgery is categorized as what type of surgery?

Pt scheduled for vaginal hysterectomy is concerned about exposure. How does RN ensure pt's privacy will be maintained?