CH Ambulatory Nursing
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1b correct answer When following the preoperative checklist, the nurse
should check to see that laboratory and electrocardiogram results are
on the client's chart; remove the client's dentures, contact lenses,
prostheses, and other such devices; mea- sure the client's weight and
vital signs; and check the history on the chart.
1c correct answer • Stay with clients postoperatively until they are fully
awake.
• Observe for any complications.
• Perform routine postoperative procedures, such
as monitoring vital signs and checking dress- ings, drains, intravenous
lines, and other equipment.
• Educate the client and family about postopera- tive care.
• Telephone clients on the first postoperative day for follow-up.
• Give recommendations for necessary referrals.
2 correct answer Specialized clinics serve target populations, such as a
prison. They may be open a few days a week in a particular area, or a
mobile outreach clinic housed in a van may visit several sites.
, 2 correct answer The functions of the employee health service are
providing immunizations, health screening, health counseling, and
referrals to specialists; assessing the employee who has been ill and
granting permission before the employee can return to work; handling
employee safety; and obtaining or generating Mate- rial Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS).
2a correct answer Baseline client data should include the client's
height, weight, vital signs, and pain level.
2b correct answer The non-nursing procedures performed by the
nurse in an outpatient setting are laboratory pro- cedures,
electrocardiograms (ECGs), and inhala- tion/nebulizer treatments.
2c correct answer The treatments the nurse can administer in an
ambulatory setting are ultrasound treatments, heat treatments,
application of medicinal creams and ointments, and injections such as
tetanus toxoid and immunizations.
3 correct answer A mental health crisis center or crisis intervention
center is a separate area within a large hospital where psychiatric
emergencies are handled.
3 correct answer The services offered at these clinics are basic health-
care and screening without appointments, measure- ment of vital signs
and blood sugar levels, gross vision or hearing screenings, special
Questions with Accurate
Answers
1b correct answer When following the preoperative checklist, the nurse
should check to see that laboratory and electrocardiogram results are
on the client's chart; remove the client's dentures, contact lenses,
prostheses, and other such devices; mea- sure the client's weight and
vital signs; and check the history on the chart.
1c correct answer • Stay with clients postoperatively until they are fully
awake.
• Observe for any complications.
• Perform routine postoperative procedures, such
as monitoring vital signs and checking dress- ings, drains, intravenous
lines, and other equipment.
• Educate the client and family about postopera- tive care.
• Telephone clients on the first postoperative day for follow-up.
• Give recommendations for necessary referrals.
2 correct answer Specialized clinics serve target populations, such as a
prison. They may be open a few days a week in a particular area, or a
mobile outreach clinic housed in a van may visit several sites.
, 2 correct answer The functions of the employee health service are
providing immunizations, health screening, health counseling, and
referrals to specialists; assessing the employee who has been ill and
granting permission before the employee can return to work; handling
employee safety; and obtaining or generating Mate- rial Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS).
2a correct answer Baseline client data should include the client's
height, weight, vital signs, and pain level.
2b correct answer The non-nursing procedures performed by the
nurse in an outpatient setting are laboratory pro- cedures,
electrocardiograms (ECGs), and inhala- tion/nebulizer treatments.
2c correct answer The treatments the nurse can administer in an
ambulatory setting are ultrasound treatments, heat treatments,
application of medicinal creams and ointments, and injections such as
tetanus toxoid and immunizations.
3 correct answer A mental health crisis center or crisis intervention
center is a separate area within a large hospital where psychiatric
emergencies are handled.
3 correct answer The services offered at these clinics are basic health-
care and screening without appointments, measure- ment of vital signs
and blood sugar levels, gross vision or hearing screenings, special
