2025) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADEA+
You are about to call the Surgical ICU and give report. What
order are you providing the information to the receiving
nurse? - <<<Answers>>>Provide Operative summary of type
of procedure, IV fluid and pain status.
Present health assessment including B/P and LOC and
dressing.
Report current urinary output quantify per hour and color of
urine
Request time she can arrive and staff to help with transfer
Explain to her family and provide contact information.Letting
the family know assures them so they can be ready to provide
support if needed. Family concern comes after patient care.
Virginia Smith Scenario 5
You are the now the Surgical ICU nurse assigned to her. She
has just been transported from recovery. List the nursing care
order. - <<<Answers>>>Full assessment of patient.
Provide for physical and thermal comfort.
Therapeutic communication.
Begin post op education for day one.
Notify family as to when they may come and visit.
Estelle Hatcher Scenario 1
Ms. Hatcher is second day post-op and has a nasogastric tube
set to gravity drainage only. She presses the call light with
, SWIFT RIVER MED SURG CLINICAL EXAM (Actual
2025) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADEA+
questions about who her nurse will be and her NG-tube. -
<<<Answers>>>Introduce Yourself/Identify Patient
Full Assessment
Educate Patient
Evaluate Understanding
Provide Comfort
Estelle Hatcher Scenario 2
During the follow up nursing assessment, Ms. Hatcher
complains about the nasogastric tube causing her pain in her
nasal area. She has active bowel sounds. -
<<<Answers>>>Wash/Glove Hands
Inspect Pain Location
Check Proper Positioning
Verify Call Light/Bed Safety precautions
Notify Doctor (for possible Removal)
Estelle Hatcher Scenario 3
Dr. Brown gives orders to remove nasogastric tube set to
gravity and to begin a clear liquid diet. -
<<<Answers>>>Educate patient of procedure
Evaluate Understanding
Remove NG-Tube
Order a new clear liquid diet
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2025) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADEA+
Document Results
Estelle Hatcher Scenario 4
Mrs. Hatcher appears restless, diaphoretic and calls the nurse
for help. Upon entering the room, what is the appropriate
order of events for the nurse to take? -
<<<Answers>>>Wash/Glove Hands
Full Assessment
Encourage Incentive Spirometry
Verify Call Light/Bed Safety precautions
Document Results
Estelle Hatcher Scenario 5
Several hours later, Mrs. Hatcher is feeling much better. She
puts on her call light and asks to see a nurse. Upon entering
the room, she asks you if she will be able to drive when she
gets home tomorrow. - <<<Answers>>>Use therapeutic
communication/Active Listening
Educate Patient
Evaluate Understanding
Verify Call Light/Bed Safety precautions
Document Results
Linda Pittmon Scenario 1