Respiratory Exam Review - Med Surg questions with correct answers

D. Platelets counts is 120,000/ L. CORRECT ANSWER A patient with complicated deviate septum is hospitalized to have septoplasty. Which of the following findings must you report to the surgeon before the surgery? A. Serum sodium is 134 mEq/L. B. PT 12 seconds. C. Serum potassium is 4.8 mEq/L. D. Platelets counts is 120,000/ L. B. Pinch the lower portion of the nose for 10 minutes. CORRECT ANSWER Which action should you take first when a patient develops a nosebleed? A. Pack both nares tightly with 1/2-inch ribbon gauze. B. Pinch the lower portion of the nose for 10 minutes. C. Prepare supplies that will be needed for cauterization. D. Apply ice compresses over the patient's nose and cheeks. D. The oxygen saturation is 89%. CORRECT ANSWER You are caring for a hospitalized 82-year-old patient who has nasal packing in place to treat a nosebleed. Which of the following assessment findings will require the most immediate action? A. The patient complains of level 7 (0 to 10 scale) pain. B. The patient's temperature is 100.1° F (37.8° C). C. The nose appears red and swollen.