Following a craniotomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sterile Processing - Final Exam Study Guide Graded A B Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument D. The overall weight of the set is affected A Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care B. To pr...

ATI Med Surge Proctored Exam TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER Ensure the client's weights are hanging freely from the bed. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 6 days post craniotomy for removal of an intracerebral aneurysm. The nurse should monitor the client for w...

ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions And Answers a nurse is admitting a client who will undergo a craniotomy. During the planning phase of the nursing process, which of the following actions should the nurse take? a) establish client outcomes b) collect information about past health problems c) determine whether the client has met specific goals d) identify the client's specific health problem a) establish client outcomes The planning phase includes developing goals and outc...

7. Following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) a client is discharged from the hospital with an indwelling urinary catheter. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan? A. Eliminate all spicy foods from your diet. B. Drink 3 liters of water each day C. Clamp the catheter when taking a shower. D. Avoid driving a car for 2 weeks. ANSWERE: B 8. On the first postoperative day, the nurse finds an older male client disoriented ...

A nurse is caring for a client after a supratentorial craniotomy. The nurse places a sign above the client's bed stating that the client should be maintained in which of the following positions? A. Prone B. Supine C. Semi-Fowlers D. Dorsal recumbent - correct answer C Semi-Fowlers After supratentorial surgery (surgery above the brain's tentorium), the client's head is usually elevated to 30 degrees to promote venous outflow through the jugular veins and modulate intracranial pr...

What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? A. Skin hook B. Penrose drain C. Vessel loops D. Umbilical tapes correct answers B. Penrose drain Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? A. Record fluid intake B. Avoid injury to bladder C. Distend bladder D. Demonstrate ureteral patency correct answers B. Avoid injury to bladder Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial incision? A. Metzenbau...

which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated intervertebral disc? - correct answer pituitary rongeur where is the appendix located? - correct answer RLQ the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to relieve the patient's increased intracranial pressure. what is most likely the cause of the increased pressure? - correct answer hemorrhage a(n) _______ is performed to determine the cause of death. - correct answer autopsy immediately follow...

ATI Med-Surg 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? 1) Take temperature once a day. 2) Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. 3) Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. 4) Wash dishes in warm water. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of t...

Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry B. It came help with storage C. Easier to carry D. None of the above - Answer A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry Which of the following best describe the overall role of the CB/SPD A. To help Nurse prepare for patients B. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care C. Specialized portable devices D. None of the above - Answer...

Fundamentals ATI Proctored Exam Rationales,Test Bank|Latest Fall 2022| Funds Proctored Exam Rationales(over 400 questions,answers rationales) Funds Proctored Exam Rationales 1. A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client. Which of the following pieces of assessment information should the nurse collect during the introducto ry phase of the interview? A. Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview -The nurse should assess the client’s level of comfort a...