Anesthesia alert - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? 0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient’s epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? A) Position the patient on their side B) Place the patient in a prone position C) Check the epidural line for kinks ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider What set of findings indicates a patient ...

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the older adult facing surgery? Correct Answer-Disorientation or toxic reactions can occur in the older adult after the administration of anesthetics, sedatives, or analgesics. Which of the following statements regarding culture and ethnic considerations is considered to be a true statement? Correct Answer-African Americans may avoid pain medication because of fear of addiction. Select all the true statements regarding medications a...

Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? 0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient’s epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? A) Position the patient on their side B) Place the patient in a prone position C) Check the epidural line for kinks ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider What set of findings indicates a patient i...

A patient who is scheduled for surgery in a week tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about an allergy to bananas, kiwifruit, and latex products. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? a. Notify the dietician of the food allergies. b. Alert the surgery center of the latex allergy. c. Reassure the patient that the allergies are noted on the medical record d. Ask the patient if antihistamines are used to reduce allergic reactions. Correct Answer-B When the periop...

NSG233/ NSG 233 Exam 1: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: You the triage nurse which patient is a priority? Answer: 56- year old diaphoretic and chest pain Q: A client is brought to ER for carbon monoxide poisoning, the client is confused, the client has cherry red lips, and the client admits it was a suicide attempt and still wants to die, what is the priority? Answer: Asses carboxyhemoglobin ...

Anesthesia Alert correct answers One liner Allergies Previous intubations Labs: K, Cr, Echo EF Drips Ht wt IDBW Acidosis lactate Intubation correct answers Suction Oxygen- bag mask, opa Airway- glidescope Pharm/ position Table IV access Monitors Everybody Ards net protocol correct answers Lung Protective ventilation: TV 4-6cc/kg Plateau Pressures <30 Permissive hypercapnia >7.2 PO2 >55 Key sign of resp failure correct answers Tachypnea Loss of cough...

NURS 6550 Final Exam NURS 6550 FINAL EXAM – WALDEN UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2018 QUESTION 1 1. Mr. Jeffers was admitted 2 days ago for a carotid endarterectomy. A Foley catheter was inserted intraoperatively and remains in place. His urine output has declined markedly despite continued IV fluid infusion. Today his morning labs reveal a BUN of 19 mg/dL and a creatinine of 2 mg/dL. A leading differential includes: A. Foley lodged in the urethra causing post-renal failure B. Decreased renal...

Questions You Might Have About the Examination The practice of nursing is regulated by the states to assure the public that only those nurses who have the necessary knowledge and skills are licensed to practice. One requirement for becoming a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is graduation from an approved school of practical/vocational nursing. Another requirement is passing an examination. All of the states have agreed to use the same ®® examination, NCLEX-PN . The NCLEX-PN is...

Exam 2: NUR100/ NUR 100 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: What is malignant hyperthermia? what are the signs of this? Answer: -genetic predisposition associated with general anesthesia and depolarizing NMBD succinylcholine -rapid rise in body temp, tachycardia, tachypnea, muscular rigidity Q: what happens if a pt is given a NMBD that is not mechanically vented (in error) Answer: -th...

Anesthesia Alert - correct answer One liner Allergies Previous intubations Labs: K, Cr, Echo EF Drips Ht wt IDBW Acidosis lactate Intubation - correct answer Suction Oxygen- bag mask, opa Airway- glidescope Pharm/ position Table IV access Monitors Everybody Ards net protocol - correct answer Lung Protective ventilation: TV 4-6cc/kg Plateau Pressures <30 Permissive hypercapnia >7.2 PO2