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1. The nurse in the PACU performs postsurgical
every 15 minutes
assess- ments on the newly admitted patient
every
minutes.
2. A patient is on postoperative day 2 after a Ambulation
nephrec- tomy. What is the most effective way
to increase her peristalsis?
3. A patient is transferred from the operating Check airway for patency
room to the recovery room after undergoing
an open reduc- tion and internal fixation (ORIF)
of his left ankle. Which is the first assessment
to make?
4. A postoperative patient who had a left inguinal hernia - Care of the
wound site
repair is ready for his discharge instructions. and any dressings
Which information should the nurse provide? -When he may
(Select all that apply.) operate a motor
vehicle
-Signs and
symptoms to report
to the physician
5. Anti-embolic stockings are in place on the -Actions and side
obese post surgical patient. Which statement ettects of any
accurately de- medications
should be removed ap-
proximately 20 minutes
scribes the standard of care in regards to anti-embolic every shift.
stockings?
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6. Frequent assessment of a postoperative patient is es-
Restlessness sential. What is one of the first signs
and symptoms of hemorrhage?
7. Delayed healing
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The nurse educates the postsurgical patient
about which potential effect of smoking on
postsurgical re- covery?
8. The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old postoperative pa- weakened
respiratory
tient whose oxygen saturation is frequently muscles
dropping below 90%. Which age-related change
is most likely related to this finding?
9. The nurse is caring for a patient during the first
Patient will "hutt-cough"
post-
operative day. Which goal works to prevent atelectasis every 2
hours
and is most appropriate for the nursing care plan?
10. The nurse is caring for a patient following "Once you have
abdominal surgery. The patient asks the bowel sounds and
nurse when he will be able to eat a normal are passing gas, you
diet. Which response is best?
may have clear
liquids, and your diet
will be advanced
based upon your
tolerance."
11. The nurse is caring for a patient who had spinal
anes- Tea thesia. Which drink is the best choice
for the nurse to offer the patient?
12. The nurse is caring for a surgical patient who com- Ambulate the
patient in
plains of excessive gas. Which action should the nurse the hall.
take?
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13. The nurse is educating the patient about vitamins and Vitamin C
wound healing. The nurse explains that which
vitamin will enhance wound healing the
most?
14.