NUR2755 MDC IV: Exam 2 – Questions With
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What is a sign of Early signs include increased CO₂, muscle rigidity,
malignant hyperthermia and increased temperature.
that nurses must identify
intraoperatively?
What medication is Dantrolene.
administered to treat
malignant hyperthermia?
How can nurses maintain By using warming blankets, warmed IV fluids, and
the optimal temperature monitoring core temperature.
of a client during
surgery?
What should nurses do if Intervene immediately and assess for signs of
a client's temperature hypermetabolism.
exceeds 104°F in the
PACU?
What preoperative care Screen for family history of MH, assess risk factors,
should be provided and educate on post-op temperature monitoring.
regarding malignant
hyperthermia?
What postoperative care Continue to assess temperature every 15 minutes.
should be provided in
the PACU?
,What are the early signs Muscle cramps, dark urine, or fever.
of malignant
hyperthermia that
patients should be
educated about?
What should be Monitor temperature continuously and use warming
monitored to prevent devices correctly.
complications related to
hypothermia in the OR?
What is the risk Hypothermia (temperature < 36°C) can lead to
associated with cold delayed healing and cardiac events.
temperatures in the OR?
How should a nurse Warm them up, provide oxygen, and closely
manage a client with monitor their breathing.
impaired
ventilation/oxygenation
who is hypothermic?
What preoperative care Pre-warm patients, especially older adults or those
should be provided to undergoing long surgeries.
patients at risk for
hypothermia?
What should be done if a Intervene early and consider lab tests if
patient shows cold, hypothermia persists.
clammy skin and
decreased temperature?
What is the purpose of To manage pain effectively through patient-
using a PCA pump controlled analgesia.
postoperatively?
What should nurses Use a validated pain scale and reassess after
assess to evaluate a administering pain medication.
client's pain response?
What are the potential Decreased mobility, increased risk of DVT, and
complications of pulmonary issues.
unmanaged acute post-
op pain?
, What is the importance Patients should understand that pain control does
of educating patients not mean experiencing zero pain.
about pain control
expectations?
What is a key nursing Position patients laterally and ensure proper NPO
action to prevent adherence.
aspiration in post-op
patients?
What should be Level of consciousness (LOC) and sedation levels.
monitored to ensure the
effectiveness of pain
management?
What interventions can Use multimodal analgesia, assess pain levels, and
help manage acute post- support mobility.
op pain?
What should nurses do if Reassess pain management and medicate as
they notice restlessness necessary.
and shallow breathing in
a patient?
What is a common risk Stress response and the risk of bleeding.
factor for peptic ulcer
disease related to
surgery?
How can nurses prevent Apply the warming protocol according to unit
complications related to policy.
low temperatures during
surgery?
What should be Assess GI symptoms.
monitored if stress ulcer
prophylaxis is ordered
post-operatively?
Why is it important to To prevent shivering-induced stress that could
maintain temperature in trigger ulcers or increase bleeding risk.
post-operative care?
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Terms in this set (188)
What is a sign of Early signs include increased CO₂, muscle rigidity,
malignant hyperthermia and increased temperature.
that nurses must identify
intraoperatively?
What medication is Dantrolene.
administered to treat
malignant hyperthermia?
How can nurses maintain By using warming blankets, warmed IV fluids, and
the optimal temperature monitoring core temperature.
of a client during
surgery?
What should nurses do if Intervene immediately and assess for signs of
a client's temperature hypermetabolism.
exceeds 104°F in the
PACU?
What preoperative care Screen for family history of MH, assess risk factors,
should be provided and educate on post-op temperature monitoring.
regarding malignant
hyperthermia?
What postoperative care Continue to assess temperature every 15 minutes.
should be provided in
the PACU?
,What are the early signs Muscle cramps, dark urine, or fever.
of malignant
hyperthermia that
patients should be
educated about?
What should be Monitor temperature continuously and use warming
monitored to prevent devices correctly.
complications related to
hypothermia in the OR?
What is the risk Hypothermia (temperature < 36°C) can lead to
associated with cold delayed healing and cardiac events.
temperatures in the OR?
How should a nurse Warm them up, provide oxygen, and closely
manage a client with monitor their breathing.
impaired
ventilation/oxygenation
who is hypothermic?
What preoperative care Pre-warm patients, especially older adults or those
should be provided to undergoing long surgeries.
patients at risk for
hypothermia?
What should be done if a Intervene early and consider lab tests if
patient shows cold, hypothermia persists.
clammy skin and
decreased temperature?
What is the purpose of To manage pain effectively through patient-
using a PCA pump controlled analgesia.
postoperatively?
What should nurses Use a validated pain scale and reassess after
assess to evaluate a administering pain medication.
client's pain response?
What are the potential Decreased mobility, increased risk of DVT, and
complications of pulmonary issues.
unmanaged acute post-
op pain?
, What is the importance Patients should understand that pain control does
of educating patients not mean experiencing zero pain.
about pain control
expectations?
What is a key nursing Position patients laterally and ensure proper NPO
action to prevent adherence.
aspiration in post-op
patients?
What should be Level of consciousness (LOC) and sedation levels.
monitored to ensure the
effectiveness of pain
management?
What interventions can Use multimodal analgesia, assess pain levels, and
help manage acute post- support mobility.
op pain?
What should nurses do if Reassess pain management and medicate as
they notice restlessness necessary.
and shallow breathing in
a patient?
What is a common risk Stress response and the risk of bleeding.
factor for peptic ulcer
disease related to
surgery?
How can nurses prevent Apply the warming protocol according to unit
complications related to policy.
low temperatures during
surgery?
What should be Assess GI symptoms.
monitored if stress ulcer
prophylaxis is ordered
post-operatively?
Why is it important to To prevent shivering-induced stress that could
maintain temperature in trigger ulcers or increase bleeding risk.
post-operative care?
