Med-Surg 1- Quiz 1 Review

Which information in the pre-op patient’s medication history is important to communicate to the healthcare provider?

How should the nurse manage wound dehiscence or evisceration before the patient sees the surgeon?

Which statement by a patient scheduled for knee surgery is important to report to the healthcare provider?

Which of the following is a requirement for a patient to give informed consent?

What information must be communicated to the anesthesiologist & surgeon before an elective surgical procedure?

For a patient admitted for hypokalemia, which info provides an accurate way to determine fluid balance?

What is the initial nursing action for a patient experiencing infiltration?

If a transfusion reaction is suspected, what is the first action the nurse should take?

What is the most important action for the nurse to take for a patient with allergies to avocados and bananas?

Who must verify the client's identity and blood compatibility before a transfusion?

What is the immediate nursing action for suspected air embolism during IV therapy?

Which assessment should be completed first for a patient who is confused and SOB due to skipping heart failure meds?

What might indicate an allergic transfusion reaction to blood?

Pt in PACU- BP: 116/72 mm Hg, P: 74 bpm, R: 12 breaths/min, SpO2: 91%. Pt awakens easily. Which nursing action is best?

What info is important to tell the provider for a patient taking a diuretic and a β-blocker scheduled for surgery?

What is the nursing intervention for circulatory overload during IV therapy?

Which patient statement indicates understanding about the effectiveness of their Spironolactone medication?

Which action will be most helpful to a patient who is expected to ambulate, deep breathe, and cough on Post-Op Day 1?

Which of the following are manifestations of wound infection?

Which of the following is a common sign of circulatory overload during IV therapy?

What topic should the nurse discuss preoperatively with a patient scheduled for an open cholecystectomy?

Which information should be communicated for a patient undergoing general anesthesia for a bilateral hernia repair?

What instructions can you give to an elderly adult patient who has a history of dehydration?

What should be done immediately after obtaining the blood product from the blood bank?

Which assessment data is the most concerning for a patient with a massive burn injury?

Which is the most important for a nurse to monitor on a patient receiving 3% NaCl to correct hyponatremia?

Which information requires the nurse's intervention to maintain patient safety before a scheduled laparoscopy?

What is the appropriate action for a nurse during the first 15-30 minutes of a blood transfusion?

What position should the nurse place the client in suspected air embolism?

Which action is best to take on a patient with generalized weakness who has been taking potassium-depleting diuretics?

Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the patient before a medical procedure?

Which of the following should be reported to the provider for a patient with a serum calcium level of 7.0 mEq/L?

A patient who received atropine before surgery reports having a dry mouth. What should the nurse do?

Which food would you remove from the tray of a patient on a low phosphate diet due to renal failure?

Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the patient before a medical procedure?

How should the nurse proceed with preoperative teaching for an older man with hearing and vision deficits?

An experienced nurse orients a new nurse to the PACU. Which action by the new nurse shows orientation was successful?

What action should the nurse take when a patient doesn’t understand the surgery explained by the doctor?

Which of the following can be delegated to an LVN?

Which of the following symptoms is indicative of an acute hemolytic reaction during a blood transfusion? (SATA)

Which of the following steps is essential before initiating a blood transfusion?

Which of the following is a common sign of infiltration during IV therapy?

Which action should the nurse take for a patient who uses garlic and Ginkgo biloba before elective hip surgery?

BP: 122/72 mm Hg. 30 minutes later BP: 114/62, P: 74, warm/dry skin. Which action should the nurse take next?