post op

Question 1

When do you call rapid response in PACU?

Answer 1

If o2 drops more than 10%

Question 2

What is normal drainage from an NG tube?

Answer 2

green/yellow

Question 3

seperation of tissue

Answer 3

dehiscence

Question 4

protrusion of internal organs

Answer 4

evisceration

Question 5

what is typical drug therapy after surgery

Answer 5

3x antibiotic

Question 6

How many kg is 1L of fluid

Answer 6

1kg = 2.2lnb

Question 7

what is the max amount of potassium infusion?

Answer 7

20 mEq/hr - 1 mEq/mL

Question 8

what do you do if an IV is infiltrated?

Answer 8

stop infusion and remove catheter

Question 9

Respiratory concerns post op

Answer 9

aspiration, pneumonia, atlectasis, pulmonary embolus

Question 10

Resp Nursing interventions

Answer 10

incentive spirometer, C and DB, elevate bed, oxygen

Question 11

Cardiovascular concerns post op

Answer 11

hypovolemia, DVT, hypotension, hemmorage, shock

Question 12

Cardio Nursing interventions

Answer 12

anticoagulant, SCD and teds, ambulation, Lovanox

Question 13

Urinary concerns

Answer 13

bladder distention, electrolye imbalance, dysuria, UTI

Question 14

Urinary Nursing Interventions

Answer 14

hydrate, foley care, scheduled toileting

Question 15

GI concerns

Answer 15

constipation, perforation, paralytic ileus

Question 16

GI NI

Answer 16

bowel regimen, fluids, ambulation, diet

Question 17

Wound concerns

Answer 17

infection, drainage, dehiscence and evisceration

Question 18

Wound NI

Answer 18

antibiotics, sterile dressing changes, maintain drains, splint when cough

Question 19

Phsycoogical concerns

Answer 19

pain, depression, fear, confusion

Question 20

Psychological NI

Answer 20

social worker, teaching, coping skills, encourage participation