Pre op care practice - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sickle Cell Anemia: - Dx = Newborn Screening - Patient having extreme leg or abdominal pain = Give Morphine - Patient with pain and fever = Blood culture to test for infection - NO CURE, but possible bone marrow transplants - If a patient with sickle cell is in pain and has had pain med but still has a headache….CALL MD… patient could be having a stroke and needs a CT scan: on test - Management = KEEP HYDRATED and TREAT PAIN this exact answer option was on the test o No strenuous e...

Prophecy RN A v2 Test What type of support would you place to alleviate pressure on the brachial plexus nerve when a patient is in a side-lying position - Axillary Roll You are the circulating nurse confirming consent with a patient scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy with colostomy. The patient states they do not want a colostomy. What should you do? - Do not take the patient to the operating room and consult the surgeon immediately What equipment is most important for a patient...

NCCT Medical Assisting Practice Exam with Complete Solutions| Verified Answers An established patient who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is evaluated in the medical office for hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for today's visit related to billing? [Answer:- To determine the primary diagnosis For how many years should a provider store medical records (select the least number of years that maintains compliance with state and federal regulations)? [Answ...

NCEA test 2023 Questions and Answers 2023 What is absent in a hypo-pigmentation disorder? pigment is lacking Dyschromia Abnormal pigmentation What causes post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation? occurs from injury or trauma to the skin with inflammation. often a result of an acne condition or surgery. Folliculitis bacterial infection of a hair follicle MRSA and how to prevent it an extremely dangerous bacterium that is often found in healthcare settings and in part...

Hesi Fundamentals| Questions and Answers with Rationales | Latest 2022/2023 1. The nurse is teaching a pre-op client in preparation for care following surgery. Which methods should the nurse teach about pulmonary toileting? Select all that apply. a. To use measures to suppress coughing. b. To inhale deeply through pursed-lips. c. To use an incentive spirometer at least four times an hour. d. To breathe deeply through the nose and exhale through the mouth. e. To be sure to t...

Pre-op Care practice Exam1 Questions & Answers 2023/2024 A 38-yr-old woman is admitted for an elective surgical procedure. Which information obtained by the nurse during the preoperative assessment is most important to communicate to the anesthesiologist and surgeon before surgery? a. The patient's lack of knowledge about postoperative pain control b. The patient's history of an infection following a cholecystectomy c. The patient's report that her last menstrual period was 8 weeks...

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS GUIDE CBT EXAMS FOR NMC 1. What is the role of the NMC? a) To represent or campaign on behalf of nurses and midwifes b) To regulate hospital or other healthcare settings in the UK c) To regulate health care assistance d) To regulate nurses and midwives in the UK to protect the public 2. What is the purpose of The NMC Code? a) It outlines specific tasks or clinical procedures b) It ascertains in detail a nurse's or mi...

Practice test 1 & 2 for Esthetician Written Exam 2023 Which of the following terms defines the study of maintaining and improving the skin? Select one: a. onychology b. esthetics c. ethical conduct d. personal hygiene How many hours of sleep do most people need to function properly? Select one: a. 1 to 2 hours b. 3 to 4 hours c. 6 to 8 hours d. 9 to 12 hours The energy contained in food is measured in: Select one: a. calories b. degrees c. fat content d. protein content ...

Next Generation NCLEX Rn Exam 1. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems? a. A pregnant client b. A client with diabetes c. A client receiving chemotherapy d. Both b and c 2. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may cause discomfort for a client? a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath ...

What complication would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to chlorine/chloramines? Hemolysis You are performing the first chlorine/chloramine testing of the day after the RO has been running for 10 minutes. Performing thetest at this time Could result in a false negative test At what time do you perform water hardness testing? At the end of each treatment day What is your immediate response to a final water quality alarm on the treatment floor? Place all machines into bypass Benif...