Quiz #2

Question 1

atelectasis

Answer 1

nurse will provide the patient with an incentive spirometer to use 10x an hour

Question 2

dehiscence

Answer 2

nurse will place saline dressing on the wound, bend patients knees, and notify surgeon

Question 3

evisceration

Answer 3

nurse will call for the surgeon and rapid response team

Question 4

malignant hyperthermia

Answer 4

the nurse will ask patient history with anesthesia and allergies, and family issues with anesthesia

Question 5

NPO

Answer 5

nurse will emphasize the importance of being NPO causing increased risk for aspiration

Question 6

oliguria

Answer 6

nurse will assess fluid intake

Question 7

post-operative phase

Answer 7

nurse will assess vital signs, n/v, and pain

Question 8

pre-operative phase

Answer 8

nurse will prepare patient for surgery and educational needs

Question 9

sanguineous

Answer 9

nurse will document amount of drainage

Question 10

serosanguinous

Answer 10

nurse will notify surgeon if it continues beyond the 5th day

Question 11

serous

Answer 11

nurse will assess dressing at least every 8 hours

Question 12

acute pain

Answer 12

nurse will use medication, distraction, and position to assist with pain

Question 13

breakthrough pain

Answer 13

nurse will ensure theres an order PRN analgesics for patient

Question 14

nociceptive pain

Answer 14

nurse will assess pain, location, radiation and what makes it better or worse

Question 15

persistent pain

Answer 15

nurse will assess how the patient is coping with their pain emotionally