MS 1 Topic I Pain/Surg

Question 1

A post surgical patient complaining of nausea and vomiting, the nurse should

Accepted Answer

Auscultate bowel sounds

Question 2

music can help with pain by

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Distraction

Question 3

Abdominal Post op patient is complaining of abdominal pain, this is the first step in assessment of pain.

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Inspect

Question 4

which of the following may indicate infection

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all the above

Question 5

which of the following may prevent a patient begin moved from PACU to med surg

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O2 sat of 85%

Question 6

which of the following is a hereditary issue with anesthesia?

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malignant hyperthermia

Question 7

colonoscopy generally are not painful, only cramping discomfort

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True

Question 8

patients with which of the following may develop complications post op?

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all the above

Question 9

This is "what the patient self reports it as"

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pain

Question 10

Aseptic technique should be used when changing a postoperative dressing

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True

Question 11

Which of the following would be considered guided imagery

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imagining self at the beach or "happy place"

Question 12

which of the following may create an issue with bleeding during/after surgery

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aspirin

Question 13

A patient has a PCA pump for pain, who should push the button?

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patient only

Question 14

Which of the following is important in pain control

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request pain meds before current dose wears off

Question 15

regional anesthesia prevents pain but allows limb movement

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True

Question 16

Which of the following is a CNS process

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Efferent pathways stimulate the spinal cord to recognize location of pain

Question 17

1 day post op pt, complains of pain, what is the first thing the nurse should do

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ask pt to rate pain 0 to 10

Question 18

post op patients are encouraged to use an incentive spirometry to

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maintain clear breath sounds

Question 19

following a laparoscopic surgery pain will dissipate with

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ambulation

Question 20

How would a nurse respond to family members who state " I wish I could do something to help my moms pain.

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It must be difficult to see mom go through this

Question 21

how often should you medicate predictable pain

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around the clock

Question 22

TENS unit treatment can be used in

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all the above

Question 23

postoperative opioid analgesics are used for

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Reducing anxiety

Question 24

what should the nurse use to determine pain in a small child

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faces scale

Question 25

This stimulates both the skin and the underlying tissues to decrease the intensity of the pain

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TENS unit

Question 26

which of the following may be signs of hemorrhage following a surgical procedure

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both 1 & 2

Question 27

A patient is one day post and has been NPO, they now have an order for a soft diet. Which should the nurse do first?

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Bowel sounds

Question 28

inhaled anesthesia may cause

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all the above

Question 29

conscious sedation patients should be easily aroused

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True

Question 30

What is the first step for a nurse with a pt having a dehiscence of surgical wound

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apply moist sterile dressing to wound

Question 31

a femoral nerve block would be used during

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a hip replacement

Question 32

which of the following are non-verbal identifiers for pain

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all the above

Question 33

which of the following may occur following an epidural

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post spinal headache

Question 34

A post op patient complains of abdomen discomfort and states has not voided in approximately 6 hrs, the nurse should

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help patient attempt to void at edge of bed

Question 35

which of the following should the nurse document in a preop assessment

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all the above

Question 36

A patient is confused as to what type of surgery they are to have, and needs to sign consent, what should the nurse do.

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ask patient to repeat what the Dr. told them or call the Dr.

MS 1 Topic I Pain/Surg

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MS 1 Topic I Pain/Surg

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