NUR2755 MDC IV Exam 2 Blueprint Overview questions with answers

NUR2755 MDC IV Exam 2 |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




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What is a sign of malignant hyperthermia that nurses must identify
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intraoperatively? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Early signs include |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



increased CO₂, muscle rigidity, and increased temperature.
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What medication is administered to treat malignant hyperthermia? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Dantrolene.
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How can nurses maintain the optimal temperature of a client
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during surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔By using warming
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blankets, warmed IV fluids, and monitoring core temperature.
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What should nurses do if a client's temperature exceeds 104°F in the
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PACU? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Intervene immediately and
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assess for signs of hypermetabolism.
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What preoperative care should be provided regarding malignant
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hyperthermia? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Screen for family history
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,of MH, assess risk factors, and educate on post-op temperature
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monitoring.


What postoperative care should be provided in the PACU? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Continue to assess temperature every 15
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minutes.


What are the early signs of malignant hyperthermia that patients
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should be educated about? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Muscle
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cramps, dark urine, or fever. |\ |\ |\ |\




What should be monitored to prevent complications related to
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hypothermia in the OR? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Monitor |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



temperature continuously and use warming devices correctly.
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What is the risk associated with cold temperatures in the OR? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Hypothermia (temperature < 36°C) can
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lead to delayed healing and cardiac events.
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How should a nurse manage a client with impaired
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ventilation/oxygenation who is hypothermic? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Warm them up, provide oxygen, and closely monitor
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their breathing.
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,What preoperative care should be provided to patients at risk for
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hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Pre-warm patients, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



especially older adults or those undergoing long surgeries.
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What should be done if a patient shows cold, clammy skin and
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decreased temperature? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Intervene early
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and consider lab tests if hypothermia persists.
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What is the purpose of using a PCA pump postoperatively? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔To manage pain effectively through
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patient-controlled analgesia. |\




What should nurses assess to evaluate a client's pain response? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Use a validated pain scale and reassess
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after administering pain medication.
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What are the potential complications of unmanaged acute post-op
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pain? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Decreased mobility, increased risk
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of DVT, and pulmonary issues.
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What is the importance of educating patients about pain control
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expectations? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Patients should |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



understand that pain control does not mean experiencing zero pain.
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, What is a key nursing action to prevent aspiration in post-op
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patients? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Position patients laterally and
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ensure proper NPO adherence.
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What should be monitored to ensure the effectiveness of pain
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management? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Level of consciousness |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



(LOC) and sedation levels.
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What interventions can help manage acute post-op pain? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Use multimodal analgesia, assess pain
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levels, and support mobility.
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What should nurses do if they notice restlessness and shallow
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breathing in a patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Reassess pain
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management and medicate as necessary. |\ |\ |\ |\




What is a common risk factor for peptic ulcer disease related to
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surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Stress response and the risk of
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bleeding.


How can nurses prevent complications related to low temperatures
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during surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Apply the warming
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protocol according to unit policy.
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