Epidural anesthesia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for phase 1 discharge? -***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and move all extremities Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? -0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? -***D) Contact the anesthesi...

NM 704 Exam 3 Module 6 questions with correct answers effectiveness *Heat & Cold* for reducing pain & increasing comfort in labor: Answer ● Heat applied where fetal head presses (lower back or abdomen) may decrease pain by causing increased circulation to affected tissue ● Cold application has a numbing effect ● Some find relief w/ cold if heat unsuccessful whereas some find alternating between heat & cold most comforting ● No specific studies for effectiveness ● Multiple contrai...

AORN Periop 101 Final Exam 2023 Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) - Answer 1. Anesthesiologists 2. CRNA's 3. Anesthesia assistants 4. Periop nurses 4 types anesthesia - Answer General - loss of consciousness Regional - loss of sensation Local - small area loss of sensation MAC - IV Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? - Answer RN What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) - Answer 1. Extravasation of IV 2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat 3. Difficulty breathing 4 Stages of an...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM (2022) COMPLETE TOP SOLUTION RATED A All the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a patient EXCEPT: a) anesthesiologist b) CRNA c) anesthesiology assistant d) operating surgeon - CORRECT ANSWER d) operating surgeon Of the following, which is not used to secure airway: a) ET tube b) LMA c) nasal cannula d) oral airway - CORRECT ANSWER c) nasal cannula The perioperative team should know the location of equipment stored in...

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postpartum and has preeclampsia. Which of the following lab results should the nurse report to the provider? - Answer- Platelets 50,000/mm3 *below range* A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to a client who is postpartum Which of the following findings is an indication for the administration of the medication (Select all) - Answer- Flaccid uterus Excess vaginal bleeding A nurse is providing teaching about family planning...

The indications and contraindications of epidural anesthesia are similar to the spinal anesthesia. 3- It can be used for high procedures as in the thoracic and cervical regions (in addition to the lumbar and sacral regions; the latter is described as caudal block). It can produce a segmental block because the anesthetic does not spread readily by CSf and can be confined close to the level at which it has been injected. A segmental block is characterized by a well defined band of anesthesia a...

Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - Correct Answer-Uses: Conscious sedation S/E: Dizzy Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression PT teaching: Safety Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - Correct Answer-Uses: Insomnia S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - Correct Answer-Uses: Minor procedure S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, stinging, bradycardia Nursing c...

Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...

CHAPTER1: ANSWERS AND RATIONALES 1. Which change represents the primary impetus for the end of the era of the female lay healer? 1. Perception of health promotion as an obligation 2. Development of a clinical nurse specialist position statement 3. Foundation of the American Association of Nurse-Midwives 4. Emergence of a medical establishment Page: 4 Feedback 1. . Lay healers traditionally viewed their role as being a function of their community obligations; however, the emerging medical establi...