Retained surgical swab - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Retained abdominal swabs remain a difficult problem. This review highlights the risk factors and index pathology, as well as markers that raise clinical suspicion, of a condition that may be elusive in presentation on account of its otherwise nonspecific signs and symptom

  1. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about fetal monitoring. the newly licensed nurse should identify that which of the following images indicates prolonged decelerations? A nurse is assessing a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous iv infusion. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a) Absent deep -tendon reflexes b) BP 150/100 mm Hg c) Urinary output 35 mL/hr d) Decrease in fr...

Chapter 18. Surgical Skills I: Planning a Case, Opening, and Start of Surgery MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The containing towels, drapes, and gowns is centered on the back table and opened using aseptic technique. A. wrapped basin C. basic pack B. instrument tray D. surgical drape ANS: C The basic pack containing towels, drapes, and gowns is centered on the back table and opene...

The effort required to expand and contract the lungs. - correct answer Work of breathing Chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from collapsing - correct answer Surfactant Collapse of the alveoli that prevents the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. - correct answer Atelectasis is an ac...

Orthopedic Practice Exam Multiple Choice 205 Questions with Verified Answers Origin of bone is from: a. Ectoderm. b. Mesoderm. c. Endoderm. d. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER b. Mesoderm Acute osteomyelitis is commonly caused by: a. Staph aureus. b. S. pyogenes. c. H. influenzae. d. Salmonella. - CORRECT ANSWER a. Staph aureus Acute osteomyelitis usually begins at: a. Epiphysis. b. Metaphysis. c. Diaphysis. d. Any of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER b. Metaphysis. What is n...

A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Arterial compression C. Cardiac overload. D. Respiratory alkalosis - answer-A which position should be used for Posterior Colpotomy? A. Prone. B. Supine. C. Lithotomy. D. Fowler's - answer-C Which is the BEST way to prevent hypothermia in the OR? A. Forced air warming blanket. B. Warmed IV solutions. C. Warmed irrigation solution. D. Multiple layers of blankets. - answer-A OR humid...

What infectious agent is the cause of "snuffles" in rabbits? a) Mycoplasma pulmonis b) Sendai virus c) Bordetella bronchiseptica d) Pasteurella multocida - ANSWER-D Which of the following is not one of the major clinical signs of inflammation? a) Heat b) Analgesia c) Redness d) Pain - ANSWER-B The destruction of all organisms on an object is referred to as: a) Sterilization b) Disinfection c) Pasteurization d) Sanitization - ANSWER-A Which of the following is not a type of...

PRACTICE URINARY HESI TEST 158 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of acute kidney failure associated with drug toxicity. When the client complains of thirst, the nurse should offer: Ice chips Warm milk Hard candy Carbonated soda - CORRECT ANSWER Hard candy Sucking on candy will relieve thirst and provide calories without supplying extra fluid. Ice chips add to the restricted fluid intake. Milk contains both fluids and proteins, which sho...

RN Hesi Exit V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 and V8 COMPLETE EXAMS WITH SOLUTIONS1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) notify the health care provider if it should decrease. The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output f...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease.: D: Measure the urine output for the next day and immediat...