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NUR 120 FINAL

If a client is being transferred from the PACU to the clinical unit, the first thing you want
to do is - answer take their vital signs.

If a client is being transferred from the PACU to the clinical unit, the first thing you want
to do is - answertake their vital signs.

The SCIP protocol dictates that antibiotics should be discontinued... - answer24 hours
after surgery

The SCIP protocol dictates that antibiotics should be discontinued... - answer24 hours
after surgery

If a patient has severe respiratory depression after taking opioids, - answeradminister
naloxone

If a patient has severe respiratory depression after taking opioids, - answeradminister
naloxone

If a patient is in shock, they will have a - answerweak and rapid pulse

If a patient is in shock, they will have a - answerweak and rapid pulse

are illnesses or afflictions recognized within a cultural group - answerCulture-bound
syndrome

are illnesses or afflictions recognized within a cultural group - answerCulture-bound
syndrome

When doing a preop assessment, a nurse should be worried about bleeding if a client is
taking __________ for a stroke? - answeraspirin

When doing a preop assessment, a nurse should be worried about bleeding if a client is
taking __________ for a stroke? - answeraspirin

A client is experiencing adverse effects based on regional anesthesia if he has a -
answerrespiratory depression of 8

A client is experiencing adverse effects based on regional anesthesia if he has a -
answerrespiratory depression of 8

,If a client asks for opioids because they have a fentanyl patch and the nurse comes
back and sees that they are asleep, the appropriate nursing action would be to -
answerwake them up

If a client asks for opioids because they have a fentanyl patch and the nurse comes
back and sees that they are asleep, the appropriate nursing action would be to -
answerwake them up

Tylenol (acetaminophen), NSAIDs, celecoxib, diclofenac K, ibuprofen, ketorolac,
naproxen (aleve), Salicylates, aspirin, and choline magnesium trisalicylateare all -
answernonopioid analgesics

Tylenol (acetaminophen), NSAIDs, celecoxib, diclofenac K, ibuprofen, ketorolac,
naproxen (aleve), Salicylates, aspirin, and choline magnesium trisalicylateare all -
answernonopioid analgesics

If you are the ____________________, you may be involved in placing monitoring
devices used during the procedure (e.g., ECG leads). If the patient is having general
anesthesia, stay at the patient's side to ensure safety and aid the ACP. These
responsibilities may include measuring BP and helping maintain the patient's airway. -
answercirculating nurse

If you are the ____________________, you may be involved in placing monitoring
devices used during the procedure (e.g., ECG leads). If the patient is having general
anesthesia, stay at the patient's side to ensure safety and aid the ACP. These
responsibilities may include measuring BP and helping maintain the patient's airway. -
answercirculating nurse

For a ______________________ patient, all PACU discharge criteria (Phase I) met, No
IV opioid drugs for last 30 minutes, voided if appropriate to surgical procedure or orders,
able to ambulate if not contraindicated, responsible adult present to accompany and
drive patient home, written discharge instructions given and patient and caregiver
understanding confirmed. (A ______________ patient would have had prophylactic
antibiotics given 45 minutes ago and no respiratory depression). - answerPhase ll

For a ______________________ patient, all PACU discharge criteria (Phase I) met, No
IV opioid drugs for last 30 minutes, voided if appropriate to surgical procedure or orders,
able to ambulate if not contraindicated, responsible adult present to accompany and
drive patient home, written discharge instructions given and patient and caregiver
understanding confirmed. (A ______________ patient would have had prophylactic
antibiotics given 45 minutes ago and no respiratory depression). - answerPhase ll

A patient's first VS were 120/80 and their pulse was 75. A nurse comes back 30 minutes
later and sees that their BP is 116/64 and their pulse is 72. She should come back and -
answercheck the vital signs again in 15 minutes

,A patient's first VS were 120/80 and their pulse was 75. A nurse comes back 30 minutes
later and sees that their BP is 116/64 and their pulse is 72. She should come back and -
answercheck the vital signs again in 15 minutes

Kubler-Ross's stages of Death and Dying - answerDenial, Anger, Bargaining,
Depression, Acceptance

Kubler-Ross's stages of Death and Dying - answerDenial, Anger, Bargaining,
Depression, Acceptance

A UAP can - answermeasure and record a patient's VS, assist a stable patient with
ambulation, and help with bathing/hygiene.
(CANNOT EVALUATE VITAL SIGNS)

A UAP can - answermeasure and record a patient's VS, assist a stable patient with
ambulation, and help with bathing/hygiene.
(CANNOT EVALUATE VITAL SIGNS)

The best framework for prioritizing client needs would be - answerMaslow's hierarchy of
needs

The best framework for prioritizing client needs would be - answerMaslow's hierarchy of
needs

All these words are used to explain neuropathic pain except _____________ (can be
described as burning, shooting, tingling, or electric) - answerdull

All these words are used to explain neuropathic pain except _____________ (can be
described as burning, shooting, tingling, or electric) - answerdull

The National Patient Safety Goals - answersoap, water, and hand sanitizer before and
after every patient, Give a medication list to the patient and the caregiver before
discharge and explain the list, and using SBAR between the healthcare team

The National Patient Safety Goals - answersoap, water, and hand sanitizer before and
after every patient, Give a medication list to the patient and the caregiver before
discharge and explain the list, and using SBAR between the healthcare team

C. diff is a - answercontact precaution

C. diff is a - answercontact precaution

Jehovah's Witnesses will not accept a - answerblood transfusion

Jehovah's Witnesses will not accept a - answerblood transfusion

, If a client is receiving morphine via a PCA pump - answercheck respiratory rate

If a client is receiving morphine via a PCA pump - answercheck respiratory rate

The signs and symptoms of shock are a - answerweak and rapid pulse rate

The signs and symptoms of shock are a - answerweak and rapid pulse rate

If a client says they are having a pain level of 8 on a 0-10 scale, they are having -
answerbreakthrough pain

If a client says they are having a pain level of 8 on a 0-10 scale, they are having -
answerbreakthrough pain

If a nurse suspects a client is having a myocardial infarction, she would perform an -
answeremergency assessment

If a nurse suspects a client is having a myocardial infarction, she would perform an -
answeremergency assessment

Before helping a client ambulate, cough, and deep breathe - answeradminister the
prescribed analgesic meds before activities

Before helping a client ambulate, cough, and deep breathe - answeradminister the
prescribed analgesic meds before activities

Which of the following is true about an older client? - answerThey will often have more
than one healthcare provider.

Which of the following is true about an older client? - answerThey will often have more
than one healthcare provider.

In a dying client, their HR is 130 BPM and they have 32 breaths/min. A nurse tells the
family this is - answerexpected now but will slow down later

In a dying client, their HR is 130 BPM and they have 32 breaths/min. A nurse tells the
family this is - answerexpected now but will slow down later

If a patient is agitated and confused - answercheck O2 saturation

If a patient is agitated and confused - answercheck O2 saturation

An nurse would be worried if she saw the circulating nurse in - answerthe sterile field

An nurse would be worried if she saw the circulating nurse in - answerthe sterile field

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