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[Show more]A nurse is caring for a client who has dehydration and is receiving IV fluids. When assessing for complications, the nurse should recognize which o 
the following manifestations as a sign of fluid overload? Answer Bounding peripheral pulses 
 
A nurse is teaching nutritional strategies to a client w...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client who has dehydration and is receiving IV fluids. When assessing for complications, the nurse should recognize which o 
the following manifestations as a sign of fluid overload? Answer Bounding peripheral pulses 
 
A nurse is teaching nutritional strategies to a client w...
While reviewing a client's labratory results, a nurse notes a serum calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. What precautions should the nurse take? Answer Implement seizure precautions 
-The client is at risk for seizure due to low excitaiton threshold as a result of decreased calcium level. The nurse should i...
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Add to cartWhile reviewing a client's labratory results, a nurse notes a serum calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. What precautions should the nurse take? Answer Implement seizure precautions 
-The client is at risk for seizure due to low excitaiton threshold as a result of decreased calcium level. The nurse should i...
pH 7.51, PaO2 94 mm Hg, PaCO2 36 mm Hg, HCO3- 31 mEq/L Answer A nurse is caring for a client who requires nasogastric suctioning. Which of the following sets of laboratory results indicates that the client has metabolic alkalosis? 
 
Decreased muscle strength Answer A nurse is assessing a client who...
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Add to cartpH 7.51, PaO2 94 mm Hg, PaCO2 36 mm Hg, HCO3- 31 mEq/L Answer A nurse is caring for a client who requires nasogastric suctioning. Which of the following sets of laboratory results indicates that the client has metabolic alkalosis? 
 
Decreased muscle strength Answer A nurse is assessing a client who...
Perioperative Care refers to the time: Answer -When the patient is scheduled for surgery until the patient's condition stabilizes and patient is d/c from facility. 
-*Preoperative, intraoperative, and perioperative* 
 
What 3 things will you, as a nurse, function as to the patient in parioperative...
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Add to cartPerioperative Care refers to the time: Answer -When the patient is scheduled for surgery until the patient's condition stabilizes and patient is d/c from facility. 
-*Preoperative, intraoperative, and perioperative* 
 
What 3 things will you, as a nurse, function as to the patient in parioperative...
The nurse in an ambulatory surgery center has administered the following preoperative medications to a 42-year-old female patient scheduled for general surgery: diazepam (Valium), cefazolin (Ancef), and famotidine (Pepcid). What mode of transportation to the operating room (OR) would be the most app...
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Add to cartThe nurse in an ambulatory surgery center has administered the following preoperative medications to a 42-year-old female patient scheduled for general surgery: diazepam (Valium), cefazolin (Ancef), and famotidine (Pepcid). What mode of transportation to the operating room (OR) would be the most app...
Purposes of surgery (8) Answer 1. diagnosis 
2. exploration (look at extent of disease) 
3. cure 
4. transplant 
5. palliation (comfort) 
6. reconstruction 
7. prevention 
8. cosmetic 
 
2 types of surgery Answer inpatient 
outpatient 
 
other names for outpatient surgery? Answer ambulatory, same da...
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Add to cartPurposes of surgery (8) Answer 1. diagnosis 
2. exploration (look at extent of disease) 
3. cure 
4. transplant 
5. palliation (comfort) 
6. reconstruction 
7. prevention 
8. cosmetic 
 
2 types of surgery Answer inpatient 
outpatient 
 
other names for outpatient surgery? Answer ambulatory, same da...
The nurse is providing preoperative care for a client who will have an arthroscopy of the left knee. As part of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), what will the nurse be required to do? 
A - Ensure that the correct procedure is noted in the client's history. 
 
B - Remind th...
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Add to cartThe nurse is providing preoperative care for a client who will have an arthroscopy of the left knee. As part of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), what will the nurse be required to do? 
A - Ensure that the correct procedure is noted in the client's history. 
 
B - Remind th...
Flumazenil 
 
The client's respiratory rate and oxygen saturation level indicate increased sedation caused by a benzodiazepine. The nurse should administer flumazenil, a benzodiazepine agonist, to reverse the sedative effects of the medication.Atropine 
 
Atropine- is an anticholinergic that is use...
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Add to cartFlumazenil 
 
The client's respiratory rate and oxygen saturation level indicate increased sedation caused by a benzodiazepine. The nurse should administer flumazenil, a benzodiazepine agonist, to reverse the sedative effects of the medication.Atropine 
 
Atropine- is an anticholinergic that is use...
A patient is to have a left inguinal hernia repair at the outpatient surgical clinic. Preoperatively, it is most important for the nurse to determine whether the 
 
a. patient has had any experience with outpatient surgery 
 in the past. 
 
b. patient's medical plan covers outpatient surgery. 
 
c...
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Add to cartA patient is to have a left inguinal hernia repair at the outpatient surgical clinic. Preoperatively, it is most important for the nurse to determine whether the 
 
a. patient has had any experience with outpatient surgery 
 in the past. 
 
b. patient's medical plan covers outpatient surgery. 
 
c...
What should the nurse do before witnessing the client signing an informed consent who has expressed fears of the surgery? Answer Ask the surgeon to speak to the client for clarification 
 
Medication history: which medicine puts the client at risk for complications with anesthetic? Answer captopril ...
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Add to cartWhat should the nurse do before witnessing the client signing an informed consent who has expressed fears of the surgery? Answer Ask the surgeon to speak to the client for clarification 
 
Medication history: which medicine puts the client at risk for complications with anesthetic? Answer captopril ...
patient takes corticosteroids... 
 
what are the risks of corticosteroids during surgery? 
 
how does the RN deal with the risks? Answer steroids increase risk of infection. 
 
steroids should not be discontinued suddenly; a bolus may be administered IV immediately before and after surgery 
 
patie...
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what are the risks of corticosteroids during surgery? 
 
how does the RN deal with the risks? Answer steroids increase risk of infection. 
 
steroids should not be discontinued suddenly; a bolus may be administered IV immediately before and after surgery 
 
patie...
1. A nurse has administered midazolam (Versed) IV bolus to a client before a procedure. The client's blood pressure is 86/40 mm Hg and pulse is 134/min. Which of the following is an appropriate action by 
the nurse? 
A. Administer naloxone (Narcan) IV. 
B. Administer morphine IV. 
C. Administer 0.9...
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Add to cart1. A nurse has administered midazolam (Versed) IV bolus to a client before a procedure. The client's blood pressure is 86/40 mm Hg and pulse is 134/min. Which of the following is an appropriate action by 
the nurse? 
A. Administer naloxone (Narcan) IV. 
B. Administer morphine IV. 
C. Administer 0.9...
A nurse is caring for a client who has bradycardia following a surgical procedure using spinal anesthesia. The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications to the client? 
 
Amiodarone 
Propranolol 
Methyldopa 
Epinephrine Answer Epinephrine 
 
The nurse should plan to administ...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client who has bradycardia following a surgical procedure using spinal anesthesia. The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications to the client? 
 
Amiodarone 
Propranolol 
Methyldopa 
Epinephrine Answer Epinephrine 
 
The nurse should plan to administ...
Preoperative: Phase Answer Begins with the decision to perform surgery and continues until the client has reached the operating area. 
 
Intraoperative Phase Answer Includes the entire duration of the surgical procedure, until transfer of the client to the recovery area. 
 
Postoperative phase Answe...
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Add to cartPreoperative: Phase Answer Begins with the decision to perform surgery and continues until the client has reached the operating area. 
 
Intraoperative Phase Answer Includes the entire duration of the surgical procedure, until transfer of the client to the recovery area. 
 
Postoperative phase Answe...
No matter what you are doing, if there is a problem what is the first thing you want to do? Answer Assess the problem 
 
A lapartotomy would be an example of what kind of surgery? Answer exploratory - they will also use exploratory surgery for lymph nodes. 
 
What type of surgery would be curative? ...
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Add to cartNo matter what you are doing, if there is a problem what is the first thing you want to do? Answer Assess the problem 
 
A lapartotomy would be an example of what kind of surgery? Answer exploratory - they will also use exploratory surgery for lymph nodes. 
 
What type of surgery would be curative? ...
Why should a nurse encourage ambulation as soon as possible after surgery? Answer -Ambulating stimulates peristalsis, which helps the bowels to move. 
 
What is adequate hourly urine output for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter? Answer -2.0 mL/kg/h 
 
At what rate should you report urine...
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Add to cartWhy should a nurse encourage ambulation as soon as possible after surgery? Answer -Ambulating stimulates peristalsis, which helps the bowels to move. 
 
What is adequate hourly urine output for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter? Answer -2.0 mL/kg/h 
 
At what rate should you report urine...
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The client has been vomiting for the past 24H and reports pain 8/10. The nurse notes a hard, distended abdomen, and absent bowel sounds. After conferring with the provider, which of the following actions should t...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The client has been vomiting for the past 24H and reports pain 8/10. The nurse notes a hard, distended abdomen, and absent bowel sounds. After conferring with the provider, which of the following actions should t...
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