Nursing Care: Postoperative Complications and
Interventions
Total Questions - 28
Easy Mcq (7 Questions)
Q1. A patient who had abdominal surgery states that after coughing it feels like his guts have
spilled out. What should the nurse do first?
A. Apply a cold compress to the abdomen
B. Encourage the patient to cough again to check for pain
C. Immediately notify the healthcare provider for possible wound dehiscence
D. Administer pain medication and reassess in 30 minutes
Q2. A patient has been taking Kenalog (a corticosteroid) and develops increased redness at the
injection site. What is the nurse’s best action?
A. Continue the medication as prescribed and monitor
B. Apply a warm compress to the area and document
C. Notify the healthcare provider for possible allergic reaction or infection
D. Advise the patient to take an over-the-counter antihistamine
Q3. A patient has a BDP (bronchodilator) inhaler. Which finding warrants further intervention?
A. The patient uses the inhaler before exercise
B. The patient reports increased wheezing despite using the inhaler
C. The patient rinses the mouth after inhaler use
D. The patient uses the inhaler once daily as prescribed
, Q4. Postoperative, a client says he knows all about how to breathe properly. How should the nurse
respond?
A. “Great, then you don’t need any assistance.”
B. “Let me review the breathing exercises with you to ensure proper technique.”
C. “I trust you will do it correctly on your own.”
D. “Breathing exercises are optional after surgery.”
Q5. An order is written for 100 units in 250 ml to infuse at 12 units/hr. What is the correct infusion
rate in ml/hr?
A. 12.5 ml/hr
B. 30 ml/hr
C. 48 ml/hr
D. 100 ml/hr
Q6. A client complains of pain in the right calf. What is the nurse’s priority?
A. Encourage ambulation to relieve pain
B. Assess for signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C. Apply heat to the calf to reduce discomfort
D. Document the pain and reassess in 2 hours
Q7. A client just returned after a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) and has clots in the
catheter. What should the nurse do?
A. Increase the rate of bladder irrigation
B. Clamp the catheter to stop bleeding
C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
D. Remove the catheter and insert a new one
Interventions
Total Questions - 28
Easy Mcq (7 Questions)
Q1. A patient who had abdominal surgery states that after coughing it feels like his guts have
spilled out. What should the nurse do first?
A. Apply a cold compress to the abdomen
B. Encourage the patient to cough again to check for pain
C. Immediately notify the healthcare provider for possible wound dehiscence
D. Administer pain medication and reassess in 30 minutes
Q2. A patient has been taking Kenalog (a corticosteroid) and develops increased redness at the
injection site. What is the nurse’s best action?
A. Continue the medication as prescribed and monitor
B. Apply a warm compress to the area and document
C. Notify the healthcare provider for possible allergic reaction or infection
D. Advise the patient to take an over-the-counter antihistamine
Q3. A patient has a BDP (bronchodilator) inhaler. Which finding warrants further intervention?
A. The patient uses the inhaler before exercise
B. The patient reports increased wheezing despite using the inhaler
C. The patient rinses the mouth after inhaler use
D. The patient uses the inhaler once daily as prescribed
, Q4. Postoperative, a client says he knows all about how to breathe properly. How should the nurse
respond?
A. “Great, then you don’t need any assistance.”
B. “Let me review the breathing exercises with you to ensure proper technique.”
C. “I trust you will do it correctly on your own.”
D. “Breathing exercises are optional after surgery.”
Q5. An order is written for 100 units in 250 ml to infuse at 12 units/hr. What is the correct infusion
rate in ml/hr?
A. 12.5 ml/hr
B. 30 ml/hr
C. 48 ml/hr
D. 100 ml/hr
Q6. A client complains of pain in the right calf. What is the nurse’s priority?
A. Encourage ambulation to relieve pain
B. Assess for signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C. Apply heat to the calf to reduce discomfort
D. Document the pain and reassess in 2 hours
Q7. A client just returned after a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) and has clots in the
catheter. What should the nurse do?
A. Increase the rate of bladder irrigation
B. Clamp the catheter to stop bleeding
C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
D. Remove the catheter and insert a new one
