Which of the following items on a clients presurgery laboratory results would indicate a need to contact the surgeon *?

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The nurse is preparing a client for surgery
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery
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Which of the following items on a client's presurgery laboratory results indicate a need to contact the surgeon?
Which of the following is a priority in the nursing assessment of a client preoperatively?
Which test is the best resource for determining the preoperative status of a client's liver function?
What is the rationale for using preoperative checklists on the day of surgery?

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The nurse is preparing a client for surgery

Aioshi Kenshin

23. The patient had undergone total hip replacement. He complains of pain in the operative site.

Answer:

1. Monitor the position of the client, prepare the surgical site, and ensure the client's safety

2. Give preoperative medication in the holding area and monitor the client's response to anesthesia.

Explanation:

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1.
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. What is the most effective method for obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading from the client?
- A.
  Obtain a cuff that covers the upper one-third of the client’s arm.
- B.
  Position the cuff approximately 4 inches above the antecubital arm.
- C.
  Use a cuff that is wide enough to cover the upper two-thirds of the client’s arm.
- D.
  Identify the Korotkoff sounds, and take a systolic reading at 10 mmHg after the first sound.
2.
Which of the following items on a client’s presurgery laboratory results would indicate a need to contact the surgeon?
- A.
  Platelet count of 250,000/cu.mm.
- B.
  Total cholesterol of 325 mg/dl.
- C.
  Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)) 17 mg/dl.
- D.
  Hemoglobin 9.5 mg/dl.
3.
To prevent complications of immobility, which activities would help the nurse plan for the first postoperative day after a colon resection?
- A.
  Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 30 minutes around the clock.
- B.
  Get the client out of bed and ambulate to a bedside chair.
- C.
  Provide a passive range of motion three times a day.
- D.
  
  It is not necessary to worry about complications of immobility on the first postoperative day.
4.
In the recovery room, the postoperative client suddenly becomes cyanotic. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
- A.
  Start administration of oxygen through a nasal cannula.
- B.
  Call for assistance.
- C.
  Reposition the head and determine patency of the airway.
- D.
  Insert an oral airway and suction the nasopharynx.
5.
A client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Preoperative orders have been written. What is most important to do before surgery?
- A.
  Remove all jewelry or tape wedding ring.
- B.
  Verify that all laboratory work is complete.
- C.
  Inform family or next of kin.
- D.
  Have all consent forms signed.
6.
The nurse is caring for a first-day postoperative surgical client. Prioritize the patient’s desired dietary progression. Arrange in sequence the dietary progression from 1 to 4: 1. Full liquid; 2. NPO; 3. Clear liquid; 4. Soft
- A.
  1, 2, 3, 4
- B.
  2, 3, 1, 4
- C.
  2, 1, 4, 3
- D.
  4, 3, 2, 1
7.
A postoperative client receives a dinner tray with gelatin, pudding, and vanilla ice cream. Based on the foods on the client’s tray, what would the nurse anticipate the client’s current diet order to be:
- A.
  Bland diet
- B.
  Soft diet
- C.
  Full liquid diet
- D.
  Regular diet
8.
The nurse is preparing the preoperative client for surgery. The following statements indicate the client is knowledgeable about his impending surgery, except:
- A.
  “After surgery, I will need to wear the pneumatic compression device while sitting in the chair.”
- B.
  “The skin prep area is going to be longer and wider than the anticipated incision.”
- C.
  “I cannot have anything to drink or eat after midnight on the night before the surgery.”
- D.
  “To ensure my safety, a ‘time out’ will be conducted in the operating room.”
9.
Which of the following is the primary purpose of maintaining NPO for 6 to 8 hours before surgery?
- A.
  To prevent malnutrition.
- B.
  To prevent electrolyte imbalance.
- C.
  To prevent aspiration pneumonia..
- D.
  To prevent intestinal obstruction.
10.
The nurse will provide preoperative teaching on deep breathing, coughing, and turning exercises. When is the best time to provide the preoperative teachings?
- A.
  Before administration of preoperative medications.
- B.
  The afternoon or evening prior to surgery.
- C.
  Several days prior to surgery.
- D.
  Upon admission of the client in the recovery room.
11.
Which of the following factors ensure the validity of informed written consent, except:
- A.
  The patient is of legal age with a proper mental disposition.
- B.
  If the patient is a child, secure consent from the parents or legal guardian.
- C.
  The consent is secured before administration of preoperative medications.
- D.
  If the patient is unable to write, the nurse signs the consent for the patient.
12.
Which of the following drugs is administered to minimize respiratory secretions preoperatively?
- A.
  Valium (diazepam)
- B.
  Phenergan (promethazine)
- C.
  Atropine sulfate
- D.
  Demerol (Meperidine)
13.
Which of the following is experienced by the patient who is under general anesthesia?
- A.
  The patient is unconscious.
- B.
  The patient is awake.
- C.
  The patient experiences slight pain.
- D.
  The patient experiences loss of sensation in the lower half of the body.
14.
Which of the following is the most dangerous complication during induction of spinal anesthesia?
- A.
  Cardiac arrest
- B.
  Hypotension
- C.
  Hyperthermia
- D.
  Respiratory paralysis
15.
Which of the following postoperative patients is at risk for respiratory complications?
- A.
  The obese patient with a long history of smoking who had undergone upper abdominal surgery.
- B.
  The patient with a normal pulmonary function who had undergone upper abdominal surgery.
- C.
  An adolescent patient with diabetes mellitus who had undergone cholecystectomy.
- D.
  A football player who had undergone knee replacement surgery.
16.
The patient had undergone spinal anesthesia for appendectomy. To prevent spinal headaches, the nurse should place the patient in which of the following positions?
- A.
  Semi-Fowler’s.
- B.
  Flat on the bed for 6 to 8 hours.
- C.
  Prone position.
- D.
  Modified Trendelenburg position.
17.
The nurse is admitting a patient to the operating room. Which of the following nursing actions should be given the highest priority by the nurse?
- A.
  Assessing the patient’s level of consciousness.
- B.
  Checking the patient’s vital signs.
- C.
  Checking the patient’s identification and correct operative permit.
- D.
  Positioning and performing skin preparation to the patient.
18.
Which of the following assessment data is most important to determine when caring for a patient who has received spinal anesthesia?
- A.
  The time of the return of motion and sensation in the patient’s legs and toes.
- B.
  The character of the patient’s respiration.
- C.
  The patient’s level of consciousness.
- D.
  The amount of wound drainage.
19.
The nurse is transferring the patient from the postanesthesia care unit to the surgical unit. Which of the following is the primary reason for the gradual change of position of the patient?
- A.
  To prevent muscle injury.
- B.
  To prevent sudden drop of blood pressure.
- C.
  To prevent respiratory distress.
- D.
  To promote comfort.
20.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following postop findings should the nurse report to the physician?
- A.
  The patient pushes out the oral airway with his tongue.
- B.
  The patient’s urine output has been 20 ml/hr for the past 2 hours.
- C.
  The patient’s vital signs are as follows: BP = 100/70 mmHg; PR = 95 bpm; RR = 9 minute; T = 36.8°C.
- D.
  The patient’s wound drainage.
21.
The patient had undergone a thyroidectomy. Which of the following are the earliest signs of poor tissue perfusion and poor respiratory function?
- A.
  Cyanosis, lethargy.
- B.
  Fast, thready pulse, bradypnea.
- C.
  Apprehension and restlessness.
- D.
  Faintness, pallor.
22.
The diabetic patient who had undergone abdominal surgery experienced wound evisceration. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate nursing action?
- A.
  Cover the wound with sterile gauze moistened with sterile normal saline.
- B.
  Cover the wound with sterile dry gauze.
- C.
  Cover the wound with a water-soaked gauze.
- D.
  Leave the wound uncovered and pull the skin edges together.
23.
The patient had undergone a total hip replacement. He complains of pain in the operative site. Which of the following is the appropriate initial nursing action?
- A.
  Administer the ordered analgesic.
- B.
  Instruct the patient to do deep breathing and coughing exercises.
- C.
  
  Assess the patient’s pain level and vital signs.
- D.
  Change the patient’s position.
24.
Which of the following are not members of the sterile team in the operating room, except:
- A.
  Surgeon
- B.
  Scrub nurse
- C.
  Radiology technician
- D.
  Circulating nurse
25.
The best position for kidney, chest, or hip surgery is:
- A.
  Supine
- B.
  Trendelenburg
- C.
  Lithotomy
- D.
  Lateral

Which of the following items on a client's presurgery laboratory results indicate a need to contact the surgeon?

Terms in this set (365) The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which of the following items on the client's presurgery lab results would indicate a need to contact the surgeon? The hemoglobin level is low, and the nurse needs to make sure the surgeon has the most recent laboratory values before surgery.

Which of the following is a priority in the nursing assessment of a client preoperatively?

The key nursing intervention during the preoperative period is patient and family education. Take every opportunity during the patient assessment and preparation for surgery, to provide information that will increase the patient's familiarity with the procedure, which will decrease anxiety.

Which test is the best resource for determining the preoperative status of a client's liver function?

Liver function tests (LFTs) Hepatitis C for Patients The phrase "liver function tests" or "LFTs" is commonly used by patients and providers. Liver function is best measured by the PT, INR and albumin. Therefore, if you are getting a PT, INR or albumin, these tests can determine how the liver is "functioning."

What is the rationale for using preoperative checklists on the day of surgery?

The Preoperative Checklist is completed by clinicians working within their scope of clinical practice and is designed to aid patient preparation prior to their transfer to theatre and support effective clinical handover when there is a transfer of professional responsibility and accountability.

Which of the following items on a clients presurgery laboratory results would indicate a need to contact the surgeon *?

The nurse is preparing a client for surgery

The nurse is preparing a client for surgery

The nurse is preparing a client for surgery

The nurse is preparing a client for surgery

HOPEITHELPS✨✨

Which of the following items on a client's presurgery laboratory results indicate a need to contact the surgeon?

Which of the following is a priority in the nursing assessment of a client preoperatively?

Which test is the best resource for determining the preoperative status of a client's liver function?

What is the rationale for using preoperative checklists on the day of surgery?

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