Med Surg II final exam #1 Questions and Answers 100%
Med Surg II final exam #1 Questions and Answers 100% When performing immediate post op care, how often do you check the patient's vitals? {{Ans:- Every 15 minutes In addition to checking vitals in immediate post op care, what else needs to be checked? {{Ans:- Repsiratory and GI functions Wound evaluated for draining and exudate Pain meds given as needed Position on side or HOB up 45 degrees Emesis basin at bedside Assess for S/S of shock In immedite post-op care, how long is the patient NPO? {{Ans:- Until they are fully awake In immediate post-op care, who must approve the patient being transferred to the nursing unit? {{Ans:- The anesthesiologist or surgeon What are the initial S/S of shock? {{Ans:- Tachycardia Cool and clammy skin Wrestlessness What are the later S/S of shock? {{Ans:- Hypotension Thready pulse In the later phase of post-op care, what must be done to the wound dressing? {{Ans:- Reinforce for the first 24 hours Circle the drainage and write the date and time This is the separation of a surgical wound where the suture come loose. Usually occurs 3 days to 2 weeks postoperatively. {{Ans:- Dehiscense
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