Acute Nursing Practice exam

Acute Nursing Practice exam

Give some examples of PIVC care. Correct Answer Assess
the site
Ensure dressing is clean and intact
Ensure the PIVC can be flushed
Assess site for signs of infection

Give some examples of post-op care. Correct Answer - Assess
vitals and LOC

- Specific OBs for certain situations (neuro obs etc)

- Pain and Functional Adult Assessment

- Assessing wound drains, IDCs, PIVCs etc

- Fluid balance (has the patient opened their bowels.)

Give some examples of pre-op care. Correct Answer - Weight

- Falls assessment and Waterlow

-Identify any risks for surgery (medications, diabetic fasting)

-Patient education (do they understand what is happening, leg
exercises etc)

-Pre-op checklist and site preparation.

- Allergy status (pt wristband).

, - Ensure consent has been given.

How do health professionals manage diabetes? Correct Answer
Routine BGLs
Patient education
Plan patient nutrition
Encourage exercise/weight loss
Medications (Hypoglycemics)

How do health professionals manage GORD? Correct Answer
Medications such as Antacids etc
Education (elevate head in the bed, avoid meals shortly before
bedtime, avoid foods that trigger reflux)

How do health professionals manage patients with acute
endocrine conditions? Correct Answer Vitals, LOC
BSLs
Skin assessment
Nutritional and hydration status
Weight
Maintain accurate documentation

How do health professionals manage traumatic brain injury?
Correct Answer Patient should have CT/MRI
Attend vitals, LOC and GCS
Analgesia for headache
Medications such as diuretics, anti-convulsants and coma
inducing agents.
Surgery
Rehabilitation