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During a procedure under local anesthesia, the patient complains of circumoral numbness,
blurred vision, and dizziness. What should be the immediate action of the perioperative nurse
monitoring this patient? - ANSWERS-Ensure an airway
The circulating nurse reports that the needle count is incorrect. The surgeon continues to close
the wound, stating, " I know it is not in the wound and I am not going to stop to look for it. " The
best plan of action is to: - ANSWERS-Inform the surgeon of hospital policy and document
subsequent actions
A new employee unknowingly dispensed an unsterile solution to the sterile field. The following
day, the supervisor learns of the incident. The supervisor's first action would be to: - ANSWERS-
Notify the surgeon of the break in technique
Due to an emergency, the perioperative nurse is unable to conduct the sponge, sharps, and
instrument counts. At the conclusion of the surgery, the nurse should: - ANSWERS-Document
the absence of counts- due to emergency, unstable pt
The optimum patient position provides: - ANSWERS-
A patient who is 8 months pregnant is to undergo an emergency laparotomy. In planning
nursing care for this patient, the perioperative nurse should have available a wedge cushion or
pillow to place under the patient's : - ANSWERS-Right side
Improper deflation of pneumatic antishock garment ( PASG) could result i - ANSWERS-
complete solutions4
During a procedure under local anesthesia, the patient complains of circumoral numbness,
blurred vision, and dizziness. What should be the immediate action of the perioperative nurse
monitoring this patient? - ANSWERS-Ensure an airway
The circulating nurse reports that the needle count is incorrect. The surgeon continues to close
the wound, stating, " I know it is not in the wound and I am not going to stop to look for it. " The
best plan of action is to: - ANSWERS-Inform the surgeon of hospital policy and document
subsequent actions
A new employee unknowingly dispensed an unsterile solution to the sterile field. The following
day, the supervisor learns of the incident. The supervisor's first action would be to: - ANSWERS-
Notify the surgeon of the break in technique
Due to an emergency, the perioperative nurse is unable to conduct the sponge, sharps, and
instrument counts. At the conclusion of the surgery, the nurse should: - ANSWERS-Document
the absence of counts- due to emergency, unstable pt
The optimum patient position provides: - ANSWERS-
A patient who is 8 months pregnant is to undergo an emergency laparotomy. In planning
nursing care for this patient, the perioperative nurse should have available a wedge cushion or
pillow to place under the patient's : - ANSWERS-Right side
Improper deflation of pneumatic antishock garment ( PASG) could result i - ANSWERS-
