Exam 2)NURS 120 Exam 2: Practice Questions & Answers: Latest Updated

A nurse is explaining pain control methods to a patient undergoing a bowel resection. The patient is interested in the PCA pump and asks the nurse to explain how it works. What would be the nurse's correct response? a. "The pump allows the patient to be completely free of pain during the postoperative period." b. "The pump allows the patient to take unlimited amounts of medication as needed." c. "The pump allows the patient to choose the type of medication given postoperatively." d. "The pump allows the patient to self-administer limited doses of pain medication." (Ans- d. "The pump allows the patient to self-administer limited doses of pain medication." A patient had a surgical procedure that necessitated a thoracic incision. The nurse anticipates that the patient will have a higher risk for postoperative complications involving which body system? a. Respiratory system b. Circulatory systemc. Digestive system d. Nervous system (Ans- A. Respiratory system While assessing a patient in the PACU, a nurse notes increased wound drainage, restlessness, a decreasing blood pressure, and an increase in the pulse rate. The nurse interprets these findings as most likely indicating: a. Thrombophlebitis b. Atelectasis c. Infection d. Hemorrhage (Ans- D. Hemorrhage