NUR 1410 Unit 5: Nurse as the Educator and Unit 6: Perioperative Nursing

RN notes a pt has a serum K level of 6.5 mEq/L (3.5-5). RN informs the HCP of this because RN recognizes the risk for?

RN assesses a dressing & finds it saturated w/ blood. Pt is restless & w/ a rapid pulse. What should RN do next?

Which statement accurately represents a recommended guideline when providing postoperative care for the following pts?

RN is providing education to pt regarding pain control after sx. What time is the best time to request pain medication?

RN is educating a group of pts in the community about safe sex. When is the best time to evaluate effectiveness?

A nurse refers a client with a new colostomy to a support group. This nurse is practicing which aim of nursing?

When engaging in interviewing w. a pt about health, which statement by RN is appropriate to initiate the process?

A diabetes RN is teaching a pt, newly dx with DM, about the disease process, diet, exercise, & meds. What is the goal?

RN is assisting a postoperative pt with deep breathing exercises. Which is an accurate step for this procedure?

An OR RN is preparing for a sx procedure on an infant. RNs care is based on what factor puts them at greater risk?

RN is caring for a pt who is scheduled to undergo a breast biopsy. Which major task does RN perform immediately?

Pt with abd incisions exp excruciating pain when trying to cough. What should RN do to reduce pt's discomfort?

Which pt having emergency sx should RN anticipate to be at the highest risk for postop mortality?

Pt is concerned about taking pain med after sx and asks, "Are there other things I can do to alleviate my pain?"

Yourr pt has emphysema. Based on this finding, which is the priority risk of complications in the posto period?

Which strategy might a nurse use to increase compliance with education?

RN informs MD who is performing the procedure. MD asks RN to obtain the informed consent. What is RN's best action?

RN is performing an admission assessment on a pt who was just transferred from the ED. When should RN initiate teaching?

A 61 y/o has been admitted w/ pancreatitis 2^O to alcohol use. Which statement suggests that teaching was effective?

A preop assessment finds a pt 75 lb overweight. Pt is to have abdominal sx. What concern will be used for planning?

Pt had an emergency appy that caused them to be out of work. Pt verbalizes stress. Which is the best response by the RN?

RN is conducting teaching for a pt/family, both speak a different language. What activity(ies) will promote learning? SA

RN in a neighborhood clinic is conducting education on weight loss. What is the aim of these educational programs? SATA.

Moderate sedation is prescribed for a pt haing a closed reduction of the left shoulder. Which outcome is expected?

RN working in a PACU is responsible for conducting assessments on postop pts. What is the purpose of these assessments?

RN is assessing a postop pt w/ PNA. The plan of care includes positioning in the Fowler's/semi Fowler's position. Why?

When providing pt education it is essential for the nurse to incorporate what action so that learning can be optimized?

RN is caring for postop pt. Which action is effective in preventing postop urinary tract infections?

A nurse is educating a client about regional anesthesia. Which statement is accurate about this type of anesthesia?

Which is an essential component of the definition of learning?

Pt with DM is undergoing sx to amputate a gangrenous foot. The sx would be considered which category of purpose?

Based on research, which health beliefs are critical for pt motivation? SATA.

An obese pt had a cholecystectomy. Which should RN be most concerned about if pt shows signs of?

Pt scheduled for open heart sx tells RN he does not want to be "saved" if he dies. What should the nurse do next?

What word or phrase best describes an effective counselor?

Pt returning to the floor after orthopedic sx is reporting nausea. RN is aware that an appropriate intervention is to:

A 36 y/o is able to understand the education when given the opportunity to practice. Which domain is this?

In order to prevent venous stasis, RN educates on how to perform leg exercises. Which statement indicates understanding?

RN is discussing with pt scheduled for sx with regional anesthesia. Pt understands based on which statement(s)? SATA.

RN is assisting a postsurgical pt with effective coughing. How often should this exercise be performed?

RN is taking care of a pt during the immediate postopperiod. Which duty performed during this time is most important?

RN is teaching a 6 y/o prior to cardiac sx. What activity(ies) does RN include to facilitate learning with the kid? SATA

A postop pt has developed thrombophlebitis in the R leg. What new care will be added because of this complications?

RN is designing education who immigrated from Iraq. Which consideration is necessary for culturally competent education?

Pt will be undergoing outpatient sx in a few weeks. What discharge information does RN teach the patient?

RN is educating a preop pt on how to cough effectively after abdominal sx. What can the pt to do to facilitate coughing?

Which nursing intervention occurs in the postoperative phase of the surgical experience?

Pt scheduled for sx will receive general anesthesia. Why is inhalation anesthesia often used to provide?

Which is important to remember when teaching adult learners?

Upon assessment, a pt reports drinking 5-6 bottles of beer every evening. Based upon this, the pt may require:

Which intervention is of major importance during preoperative education?

What is the most critical element to document regarding client education?

Which interventions are recommended guidelines for meeting client postoperative elimination needs?