Nur 337 / Nur337 Final Exam. Questions And Answers

A patient who has never had any prior surgeries tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about an allergy to bananas and avocados. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? A. Notify the dietitian about the food allergies. B. Alert the surgery center about a possible latex allergy. C. Reassure the patient that all allergies are noted on the medical record. D. Ask whether the patient uses antihistamines to reduce allergic reactions. When a patient returns to the unit from the PACU, how would the nurse assess possible urinary retention? A. Straight-catheterize the patient. B. Complete a bladder scan. C. Encourage the patient to void. D. Check the chart for lab values specific to urinary function. A woman delivered a 9-lb, 10-oz baby 1 hour ago. When you arrive to perform her 15-minute assessment, she tells you that she "feels all wet underneath." You discover that both pads are completely saturated with lochia. What is your first action? A. Call for help. B. Assess the fundus for firmness. C. Take her blood pressure. D. Check the perineum for lacerations. Oxytocin, Misoprostol, Methergine, and Prostin are all medications that can be given to a patient experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following describes the primary action of these medications? A. Relaxation of the uterus B. Vasodilation C. Volume expansion D. Contraction of the uterus A primary nursing intervention when caring for a woman experiencing an obstetric hemorrhage associated with uterine atony is to: A. Establish venous access. B. Perform fundal massage. C. Prepare the woman for surgical intervention. D. Catheterize the bladder. Becca Perez is currently receiving an infusion of the following medication to promote uterine contraction: A. Methergine B. Terbutaline C. Cytotec D. Pitocin The simulated patient you will be caring for, Erin Dodge, is being treated for a fluid imbalance caused by heart failure. Which of the following medications does she have ordered to help with this fluid imbalance? A. Lipitor 10 mg po daily B. Docusate Sodium 100 mg po twice a day prn C. Aldactone 100 mg po twice a day D. Lasix 40 mg IV twice a day