NURS 3100 MyLab ch.19 Questions
A client asks the nurse why he or she is receiving preoperative prescriptions. Which
information should the nurse include in the education?
Select all that apply.
1. Reduce anxiety and facilitate sedation
2. Facilitation of a faster recovery
3. Reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia
4. Reduce the risk of a postoperative ileus
5. Manage pain - ANS-1. Reduce anxiety and facilitate sedation
3. Reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia
5. Manage pain
A client asks the nurse why he or she will receive IV anesthesia before inhaled
anesthesia. Which response should the nurse provide?
1. "The IV anesthesia will produce a rapid unconsciousness."
2. "The IV anesthesia is easier to reverse if adverse effects occur."
3. "The IV is used to administer large amounts of solutions required by the anesthesia."
4. "The IV is used to administer a volatile liquid that will help maintain a deep sleep." -
ANS-1. "The IV anesthesia will produce a rapid unconsciousness."
A client is suspected to have been overdosed with Propofol (diprivan). Which immediate
nursing actions are indicated?
Select all that apply.
1. Increase the intravenous fluid rate.
, 2. Monitor the client for development of an allergic skin reaction.
3. Monitor the client for respiratory depression.
4. Obtain serum calcium levels.
5. Administer a benzodiazepine. - ANS-1. Increase the intravenous fluid rate.
3. Monitor the client for respiratory depression.
A client who has a history of severe arteriosclerosis requires a repair of a laceration.
Which property contained in a local anesthetic should the nurse recognize is safe to
administer to the client?
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease receives lidocaine viscous prior to an
endoscopy. Which is the nurse's priority assessment after the procedure?
1. Assess for a return of the gag reflex.
2. Assess for nausea and vomiting.
3. Assess for any damage to the teeth or gums.
4. Assess for a headache. - ANS-1. Assess for a return of the gag reflex.
A pregnant client requiring a skin biopsy expresses concern about the anesthesia that
will be administered. Which response should the nurse provide?
1. "You will most likely have an epidural so there is no risk to your baby."
2. "There are newer general anesthetics available that are safe for your baby."
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