NURS 364 Exam 1 Questions And Correct Answers
Serous drainage ANSWER clear, watery; like the fluid in a blister
Sanguineous drainage ANSWER bloody drainage; can be new (bright red) or old (dark
red); need to document both the color and amount of drainage
serosanguineous drainage ANSWER thin, watery drainage that is tinged with blood
Purulent drainage ANSWER thick green, yellow, or brown, drainage
eCQM - ANSWER an antibiotic prophylaxis administered one hour before a surgical
incision
Preoperative phase - ANSWER the time period beginning when the decision to proceed
with surgical intervention is made and concluding with the transfer of the patient onto
the operating room
postoperative phase - ANSWER the time period beginning with the admission of the
patient into the PACU, or post-anesthesia care unit and ending with a follow-up
examination in either the clinical or home setting
Older populations require extra care both in preoperative and postoperative care due to
the following: - ANSWER - lower cardiac reserves
- depressed renal and hepatic function
- respiratory compromise
- susceptible to variations in temperatures because of decreased subcutaneous fat
- may require more time and repeated explanations to fathom communicated limitations
, Those who require special concern during the preoperative stage: - ANSWER - clients
who are obese
- clients with disability
- older populations
- clients with diabetes
- clients receiving ambulatory surgery
- clients receiving emergency surgery
Purposes of preadmission testing - ANSWER - confirms that preoperative diagnostic
testing has been performed
- begins discharge planning by assessing the client's needs for postoperative care
Medications that may have an impact on the surgical experience: - ANSWER -
corticosteroids
- diuretics
- phenothiazines
- tranquilizers
- insulin
- antibiotics
- anticoagulants
- anticonvulsants
- thyroid hormones
- narcotics
- OTC meds and herbal medications/supplements
T/F: It is the nurse's responsibility to obtain written informed consent - ANSWER False
it is the providers responsibility to obtain written informed consent
Serous drainage ANSWER clear, watery; like the fluid in a blister
Sanguineous drainage ANSWER bloody drainage; can be new (bright red) or old (dark
red); need to document both the color and amount of drainage
serosanguineous drainage ANSWER thin, watery drainage that is tinged with blood
Purulent drainage ANSWER thick green, yellow, or brown, drainage
eCQM - ANSWER an antibiotic prophylaxis administered one hour before a surgical
incision
Preoperative phase - ANSWER the time period beginning when the decision to proceed
with surgical intervention is made and concluding with the transfer of the patient onto
the operating room
postoperative phase - ANSWER the time period beginning with the admission of the
patient into the PACU, or post-anesthesia care unit and ending with a follow-up
examination in either the clinical or home setting
Older populations require extra care both in preoperative and postoperative care due to
the following: - ANSWER - lower cardiac reserves
- depressed renal and hepatic function
- respiratory compromise
- susceptible to variations in temperatures because of decreased subcutaneous fat
- may require more time and repeated explanations to fathom communicated limitations
, Those who require special concern during the preoperative stage: - ANSWER - clients
who are obese
- clients with disability
- older populations
- clients with diabetes
- clients receiving ambulatory surgery
- clients receiving emergency surgery
Purposes of preadmission testing - ANSWER - confirms that preoperative diagnostic
testing has been performed
- begins discharge planning by assessing the client's needs for postoperative care
Medications that may have an impact on the surgical experience: - ANSWER -
corticosteroids
- diuretics
- phenothiazines
- tranquilizers
- insulin
- antibiotics
- anticoagulants
- anticonvulsants
- thyroid hormones
- narcotics
- OTC meds and herbal medications/supplements
T/F: It is the nurse's responsibility to obtain written informed consent - ANSWER False
it is the providers responsibility to obtain written informed consent
