Radical neck dissection - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: A. Chest excursion B. Spinal curvatures C. The respiratory pattern D. The fingernail and its base D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of long-standing hypoxemia, is evidenced by an increase in the angle between the base of the nail and the fingernail to 180 degrees or more, usually accompanied by an increase in the depth, bulk, and sponginess of the end of the finger. ...

The nurse notices clear nasal drainage in a patient newly admitted with facial trauma, including a nasal fracture. The nurse should: A. test the drainage for the presence of glucose. B. suction the nose to maintain airway clearance. C. document the findings and continue monitoring. D. apply a drip pad and reassure the patient this is normal. - A. test the drainage for the presence of glucose. Clear nasal drainage suggests leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The drainage should be tested...

1- A charge nurse receives notification of the admission of a client who is coughing frequently and whose sputum is pink, frothy, and copious. The client has history of night sweats, anorexia, and weight loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (SATA) -Assign the client to a private room with negative-pressure airflow -Wear an N95 respirator when entering the client’s room. 2- A nurse is assisting a provider with a comprehensive physical examination of a client. Whe...

ATI Med-Surg proctored Exam review 2023 A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is postoperative following a right hip arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Maintain abduction of the right hip. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and respiratory arrest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Feel for a carotid pulse. A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for...

Case Study Group 1 Head and Neck Cancer Case Study 90 Head and Neck Cancer Setting: Outpatient clinic, extended care facility Scenario You are a nurse working as a preoperative evaluation nurse. J.B., a well-known 62-year-old homeless alcoholic, is sent to you before a left radical neck dissection with total laryngectomy and placement of a permanent tracheostomy to treat stage III hypopharyngeal cancer. He has a long history of tobacco use, poor diet, and no dental care. Over the past ...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...

C - Answer What is an important step for the surgical technologist to remember to perform when changing burs on a pneumatic drill? A. place drill in reverse position B. place drill in forward position C. put hand piece on safety D. disconnect hand piece from hose B - Answer What is an alternate name for the bony nasal projections known as turbinates? A. cochlea B. conchae C. ossicles D. ostia B - Answer Which of the following is frequently used as an autograft to repla...

(Complete 320 Q&A ) HESI Med Surg I Test Bank _2022-2023 Pass your exam with this test bank because it have covered all Med-Surg I HESI (the test bank is 100% Verified with all correct answers) pass your 2022/2023 Med-Surg I HESI with Grade A+ The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: A. Chest excursion B. Spinal curvatures C. The respiratory pattern D. The fingernail and its base {{Correct Ans- D. The fingernail and its base Clu...

Med Surg Test bank ( Red HESI Test bank Med-Surg and other resources) ding the upper respiratory system. 5. When initially teaching a patient the supraglottic swallow following a radical neck dissection, with which of the following foods should the nurse begin? A. Cola B. Applesauce C. French fries D. White grape juice - ANS A. ColaWhen learning the supraglottic swallow, it may be helpful to start with carbonated beverages because the effervescence provides clues about the liqui...

CCA Exam - CPT Coding Pre-Guide Test 2024.Patient has been diagnosed with metastatic laryngeal carcinoma. Patient underwent subtotal supraglottic laryngectomy with radical neck dissection. 31365 Laryngectomy; total with radical neck dissection 31367 Laryngectomy; subtotal supraglottic, without radical neck dissection 31368 Laryngectomy; subtotal supraglottic, with radical neck dissection 31540 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglo...