Pacu post op - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPAN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS crutch training instruction after arthroscopic right knee surgery should include - leading with the unaffected leg when conducting a discharge phone call on a patient following a partial thyroidectomy, which of the following complaints prompts for an immediate follow up - tetany a 6 yo child and parents are experiencing anxiety prior to surgery. In this situation, the nurse would most appropriately - allow the parents to remain with the patient...

Med Surg 1 (Exam 2) Actual Exam_2022 One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? A. Assess the oxygen saturation level B. Administer pain medication as ordered C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient D. Assess for bladder distention Patient asks nurse what does this "thing" do and why do i have to use it. Nurse explains that using this thing (incentive spirometer) A. "The...

WBC range correct answers 4.0-11.0 x 10^9/L Hemoglobin range correct answers 135-180 g/L 5 purposes of surgery correct answers 1. diagnostic - to determine what's going on 2. cure/repair 3. prevention 4. exploration - determine how extensive it is 5. cosmetic Pre-op correct answers from when decision to do surgery is made to when pt is transferred to OR table Intra-op correct answers from when pt transferred to OR table to when they're admitted to PACU Post-op correct answe...

CAPA Test Bank Exam Questions with Answers Form Graded A+. A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal ulcers is received in the PACU. The perianesthesia nurse monitors this patient closely for: A. Cardiac dysrhythmias B. Apnea C. Postural hypotension D. Somnolence D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - correct answer A Spanish-speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual companion. The patient understand...

Bleeding is an undesirable physiological effect of Ginseng. A.) True B.) False B.) False You're caring for a PT w/ an evisceration. Place the following nursing actions in order. A.) Assess for shock B.) Call for help C.) Cover w/ sterile gauze D.) Position pt B.) Call for help C.) Cover w/ sterile gauze D.) Position pt A.) Assess for shock An older adult pt has been admitted before having surgery for a bilateral mastectomy & breast reconstruction. What should the nurse includ...

What is perioperative nursing? Care before, during, and after surgery and some invasive procedures Preop Begins with decision for surgery and ends with entering operating suite Intra op Entering or to admission to pacu Post op Admission to pacu to healing from surgery (Recovering from anesthesia and recovery from surgery) Nurses are mainly involved in perioperative care during which stages Pre and post Nursing care for area -involves all phases by actively providing and managing nursing...

MED SURG REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 29. The 26 year old male client in the PACU has a HR of 110 and a rising temperature, and complains of muscle stiffness. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all 1. Give a backrub to the client to relieve stiffness 2. Apply ice packs to the axillary and groin areas 3. Prepare an ice slush for the client to drink 4. Prepare to administer dantrolene, a smooth-muscle relaxant 5. Reposition the client on a warming blank...

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 pa...

What does CHC stand for? Certified Health Care Constructor What are the 4 types of Exam Questions? Health Care Industry Fundamentals, PDC Process, Health Care Facility Safety, Financial Stewardship Name 5 Trends in Health Care Changing Regulations; Services offered; Construction; Length of stay; Finance; Patient flow and efficiency; Name the 5 types of Health Care Facilities Hospital; Outpatient facilities; Medical office building; Elder care; Skilled nursing fa...

Perioperative Quiz Questions with solutions 2024 What is a perioperative nurse? -A perioperative nurse is a term used to describe the nursing functions in the TOTAL surgical experience of the patient (pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative) What does a perioperative nurse do? -ADVOCATES FOR THE PATIENT (we are the eyes and the ears of the patient while they are sleeping) Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute...