Chapter 22 Review Flashcards
What is one example of emergency surgery?
(A) Having a facelift
(B) Coronary artery bypass surgery
(C) Surgery to remove a ruptured appendix
(D) Surgery to remove the wisdom teeth
C
Which of the following is a task to perform for both preoperative and postoperative care of a resident?
(A) Assisting the resident to change into a gown
(B) Measuring and recording vital signs
(C) Applying antiembolic stockings
(D) Removing dentures, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and any other personal items
B
Which of the following statements is true of residents in a subacute setting?
(A) They need a higher level of care than other residents.
(B) They need less care and observation than other residents.
(C) The cost for their care is higher than a hospital’s costs.
(D) The nursing assistant bas less responsibility for residents in subacute care.
A
A pulse oximeter measures
(A) Blood pressure and heart rate
(B) Blood pressure and pulse rate
(C) Blood oxygen level and pulse rate
(D) Blood oxygen level and temperature
C
Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident who is being monitored using telemetry?
(A) The pads should be kept moist or wet at all times.
(B) Once attached, the pads can only be removed via surgery.
(C) The pads are usually attached to the person’s legs or feet.
(D) The pads should remain dry.
D
The method used to insert an artificial airway is called
(A) Telemetry
(B) Intubation
(C) Ventilation
(D) Dyspnea
B
Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include
(A) Playing charades
(B) Shouting at the resident
(C) Asking the resident’s family what they think he wants
(D) Using communication boards
D
What might a nursing assistant do for a resident with a tracheostomy?
(A) Keep the stoma clean
(B) Perform suctioning
(C) Remove the tracheostomy tube for cleaning
(D) Insert the tracheostomy tube
A
Which of the following statements is true of a resident on a mechanical ventilator?
(A) The resident will be especially relaxed.
(B) The resident might be anxious about not being able to breathe normally.
(C) Being on a ventilator is not much different from regular breathing.
(D) The resident will be able to speak.
B
Signs of respiratory distress include
(A) Excessive sleep
(B) Fever
(C) Lack of interest in surroundings
(D) Elevated respiratory rate
D
Which of the following statements is true of chest tubes?
(A) The drainage system must be kept above the level of the resident’s chest
(B) The chest drainage must be observed for amount and color.
(C) The tubing should be kinked for better flow of fluids.
(D) Chest tubes will only be placed in the front of the body.
B
When might suctioning be needed by a resident in subacute care?
(A) After a heart attack
(B) When a wound is healing too slowly
(C) When secretions have collected in the upper respiratory system
(D) When blood oxygen level is too low
A
