Receiving or recovering from sedation Flashcards

1
Q

How does Dantrolene work

A

Reverses rigid muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The best position for a client during the postanesthesia period

A

the side

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The expected first cognitive response that returns after anesthesia

A

Orientation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The advantage of a PCA

A

Only gives the prescribed amount of medicine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The proper way to complete diaphragmatic breathing

A

Splint
Inhale
Exhale
Cough

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What should we assess for when urine output is < 30

A

FVD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

The proper way to use the spirometer

A

Exhale
Inhale and hold for 3 seconds
Cough (last)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Always the first thing to do prior to using a spirometer

A

Exhale

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Purpose of droperidol

A

sedation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Purpose of a JP drain

A

Prevent infection of the peritoneal cavity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The expected color of biliary drainage

A

Yellow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How often should the client body temperature be assessed post surgery in the first 24 hours

A

Q4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What should we be sure to assess in our patient with NG suction

A

Muscle spasms due to low potassium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

3 findings of malignant hypothermia

A

HR > 150
Low BP
Rigid muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Complication associated with naloxone

A

Increased bleeding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly