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MDC IV EXAM 2/ RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY||
ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+|| SURE PASS!!
What is informed consent?
The legal process by which a client agrees to a procedure after full disclosure.
Why is NPO status important before surgery?
It reduces the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.
What is the role of the pre-op nurse?
Review labs, verify consent, provide teaching, and assess the patient.
What should a nurse do if a patient eats before surgery?
Notify the provider and hold surgery as needed.
What is the role of the circulating nurse?
Monitors the patient, documents care, and coordinates with the surgical team.
What is a surgical 'time-out'?
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A planned pause to verify patient identity, procedure, and site before incision.
How do you prevent hypothermia during surgery?
Notify the provider and hold surgery as needed.
What should a nurse do if sterility is broken?
: Immediately address and correct the breach, inform the team
What is the Aldrete score used for?
To assess readiness for discharge from the PACU based on vital signs,
consciousness, and mobility.
What is dehiscence?
Separation of a surgical wound; cover and notify the surgeon immediately.
What are signs of hypovolemic shock?
Low blood pressure, elevated heart rate, cool and clammy skin.
What is the nurse's first action if a post-op patient is choking
Check airway patency and reposition if necessary.
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What PaO₂ and PaCO₂ levels indicate respiratory failure?
PaO₂ < 60 mmHg or PaCO₂ > 50 mmHg.
What is a hallmark sign of ARDS on an x-ray?
'White-out' appearance of the lungs - bilateral infiltrates
How do nurses prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
Oral care, elevate head of bed, suctioning as needed.
Classic symptoms of a pulmonary embolism?
Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, tachycardia
What formula is used for burn fluid resuscitation?
Parkland formula: 4 mL × TBSA% × body weight (kg).
What are the three burn zones?
Zone of coagulation, zone of stasis, zone of hyperemia.
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What are the phases of burn care?
Emergent, Acute, and Rehabilitation phases.
What is the Rule of Nines?
A method to estimate the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burns.
What is a time-out in the operating room?
A planned pause to verify patient, procedure, ad site before surgery begins.
A pre-op client has an elevated INR. What should the nurse do?
Notify the surgeon, hold surgery, and consult hematology.
What are the signs of post-op hemorrhage?
increased drainage, hypotension, and tachycardia
What are teh key ventilator settings to monitor?
Tidal volume, respiratory rate, FIO2
MDC IV EXAM 2/ RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY||
ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+|| SURE PASS!!
What is informed consent?
The legal process by which a client agrees to a procedure after full disclosure.
Why is NPO status important before surgery?
It reduces the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.
What is the role of the pre-op nurse?
Review labs, verify consent, provide teaching, and assess the patient.
What should a nurse do if a patient eats before surgery?
Notify the provider and hold surgery as needed.
What is the role of the circulating nurse?
Monitors the patient, documents care, and coordinates with the surgical team.
What is a surgical 'time-out'?
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A planned pause to verify patient identity, procedure, and site before incision.
How do you prevent hypothermia during surgery?
Notify the provider and hold surgery as needed.
What should a nurse do if sterility is broken?
: Immediately address and correct the breach, inform the team
What is the Aldrete score used for?
To assess readiness for discharge from the PACU based on vital signs,
consciousness, and mobility.
What is dehiscence?
Separation of a surgical wound; cover and notify the surgeon immediately.
What are signs of hypovolemic shock?
Low blood pressure, elevated heart rate, cool and clammy skin.
What is the nurse's first action if a post-op patient is choking
Check airway patency and reposition if necessary.
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What PaO₂ and PaCO₂ levels indicate respiratory failure?
PaO₂ < 60 mmHg or PaCO₂ > 50 mmHg.
What is a hallmark sign of ARDS on an x-ray?
'White-out' appearance of the lungs - bilateral infiltrates
How do nurses prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
Oral care, elevate head of bed, suctioning as needed.
Classic symptoms of a pulmonary embolism?
Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, tachycardia
What formula is used for burn fluid resuscitation?
Parkland formula: 4 mL × TBSA% × body weight (kg).
What are the three burn zones?
Zone of coagulation, zone of stasis, zone of hyperemia.
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What are the phases of burn care?
Emergent, Acute, and Rehabilitation phases.
What is the Rule of Nines?
A method to estimate the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burns.
What is a time-out in the operating room?
A planned pause to verify patient, procedure, ad site before surgery begins.
A pre-op client has an elevated INR. What should the nurse do?
Notify the surgeon, hold surgery, and consult hematology.
What are the signs of post-op hemorrhage?
increased drainage, hypotension, and tachycardia
What are teh key ventilator settings to monitor?
Tidal volume, respiratory rate, FIO2
