Chapter 5 Missed Questions

Question 1

The function of the proximal tubule in the glomerulus is to:

Answer 1

Reabsorb 65% of filtered solute and water.

Question 2

The preadmission nurse makes a screening phone call to a 32-year old male patient scheduled for a varicocelectomy. A varicocelectomy is caused by:

Answer 2

Engorged veins of the spermatic cord

Question 3

The drug of choice for postoperative pain control in a patient with chronic renal failure is:

Answer 3

Fentanyl

Question 4

The Phase I PACU nurse admits an 8-year-old child after a hypospadius repair. Which of the following is a post anesthesia priority for this patient?

Answer 4

Catheter care and maintenance

Question 5

The Phase II PACU nurse gives discharge instructions to a 25-year-old patient who had a cervical cerclage under spinal anesthesia. The patient should be instructed that which of the following is expected after the surgery:

Answer 5

A minimal amount of bloody spotting.

Question 6

A 50-year-old female is admitted to the preoperative unit in preparation for a triple arthrodesis of on the right foot. Pertinent baseline assessments for this surgery include:

Answer 6

Sensation in the right and left feet and toes.

Question 7

The Phase I PACU nurse receives a 10-year-old patient who fell skateboarding and suffered a communicated fracture of his humerus. This type of fracture is defined as:

Answer 7

Multiple fracture lines that divide the bone into multiple fragments

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary cause of chronic renal failure?

Answer 8

Polycystic kidney disease

Question 9

The broad ligaments of the uterus:

Answer 9

Attach the uterus to either side of the pelvic cavity.

Question 10

The union of the vas deferens with the duct from the seminal vesical forms the:

Answer 10

Ejaculatory duct

Question 11

The Phase I PACU nurse performs a neurological assessment on a patient who had an L4-5 laminectomy. The patient is asked to move his foot by bending the toes and foot forward. This movement is called:

Answer 11

Dorsiflexion.

Question 12

A strain injury is most likely the result of:

Answer 12

A musculotendinous injury

Question 13

A subluxation injury is:

Answer 13

Partial dislocation of a joint.

Question 14

A patient was diagnosed with pyelonephritis. Which laboratory value supports this diagnosis?

Answer 14

Pyuria: presence of white blood cells in the urine

Question 15

A retrograde pyelogram provides:

Answer 15

Fluoroscopic views of the ureters and kidneys

Question 16

The following gas interpretation is normal in pregnancy:

Answer 16

Compensated respiratory alkalosis

Question 17

Post hysterectomy procedure, a urinary catheter was placed in surgery and will remain in place secondary to:

Answer 17

Urethral edema from surgical procedure.

Question 18

The following laboratory results are components of the triad of HELLP syndrome:

Answer 18

Hemolysis and low platelets

Question 19

Surgical management of urinary incontinence includes:

Answer 19

Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) sling
Modified Burch’s procedure
Bladder neck suspension

Question 20

Post administration of succinylcholine for a laryngospasm may cause:

Answer 20

Myalgia (muscle pain) from succinylcholine administration. Can occur in 60-70% of ambulatory patients after succinylcholine administration.

Question 21

After surgery to repair a humerus fracture, the Phase I PACU nurse assesses the color of the patient’s fingers. Cyanosis indicates:

Answer 21

Venous obstruction