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A pt has a functional transection of the spinal cord at C7-8,
resulting in spinal shock.
Which clinical indicators does the RN expect to identify when
assessing the pt immediately after the injury? Correct Answers
Flaccid paralysis
Lack of reflexes below the injury.
A pt has a long history of chronic back pain and has undergone
several back surgeries in the past.
At this point, the surgeon is recommending a surgical procedure
for spine stabilization.
Which procedure does the RN anticipate this pt will need?
Correct Answers Spinal fusion
A pt has been talking to this physician about drugs that could
potentially be used in the treatment of acute low back pain.
Which statement by the pt indicates a need for additional
teaching? Correct Answers "The Doctor may prescribe
hydromorphone and it may cause drowsiness; I should not drive
or drink alcohol when I take it."
A pt has had an anterior cervical diskectomy with fusion and has
returned from the recovery room.
, What is the priority assessment? Correct Answers Assess for
patency of airway and respiratory effort.
A pt has just undergone a laminectomy and returned from
surgery at 1300 hours.
At 1530 hours, the RN is performing the change of shift
assessment.
Which postoperative findings are reported to the surgeon
immediately? Correct Answers Swelling or bulging at the
operative site.
Moderate clear drainage on the postoperative dressing.
A pt has just undergone a spinal fusion and laminectomy and
has returned from the operating room.
Which assessments are done in the first 24 hours? Correct
Answers Take vital signs every 4 hours and assess for fever and
hypotension.
Perform a neurologic assessment every 4 hours with attention to
movement and sensation.
Monitor intake and output and assess for urinary retention.
Observe for clear fluid on or around the dressing.
A pt has just undergone spinal fusion surgery and returned form
the operating room 12 hours ago.
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