SURGICAL CASE 4 Vernon Watkins Guided Reflection
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PRE
Which of the following diagnostic tools can the nurse expect to be used when a
pulmonary embolism is suspected? (Select all that apply.)
Ventilation-perfusion scan
Electrocardiogram
Chest x-ray
Arterial blood gas
Ultrasound
Magnetic resonance imaging
Ventilation-perfusion scan
Electrocardiogram
Chest x-ray
Arterial blood gas
Rationale:The provider can order a pulse oximetry, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram
(ECG), arterial blood gas (ABG), and ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan to confirm the
presence of pulmonary embolism (PE) when the symptoms warrant.
POST
Location: Surgical UnitTime: 09:00Situation:You have been assigned on the
Surgical Unit to Mr. Watkins, a 69-year-old male who underwent a left
hemicolectomy 4 days ago for a bowel perforation. He has been progressing well
until this morning, when he refused to ambulate because of fatigue and a sore left
leg.Background:He presented to the Emergency Department with complaints of
, nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain and was admitted for emergency
surgery. He has a history of cataracts, controlled hypertension, and
smoking.Assessment:Mr. Watkins is awake and alert. His vital signs last shift
ranged from: temperature: 99-99.3 °F (37.2-37.4 °C); heart rate: 95-103;
respirations: 20-22; systolic BP: 120-130 and diastolic BP: 80-85; and SpO2: 96%
on room air. He is reluctant to use the incentive spirometer, but his wife
Practice Test Questions and Well Detailed Answers Top
Rated A+ 2025
PRE
Which of the following diagnostic tools can the nurse expect to be used when a
pulmonary embolism is suspected? (Select all that apply.)
Ventilation-perfusion scan
Electrocardiogram
Chest x-ray
Arterial blood gas
Ultrasound
Magnetic resonance imaging
Ventilation-perfusion scan
Electrocardiogram
Chest x-ray
Arterial blood gas
Rationale:The provider can order a pulse oximetry, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram
(ECG), arterial blood gas (ABG), and ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan to confirm the
presence of pulmonary embolism (PE) when the symptoms warrant.
POST
Location: Surgical UnitTime: 09:00Situation:You have been assigned on the
Surgical Unit to Mr. Watkins, a 69-year-old male who underwent a left
hemicolectomy 4 days ago for a bowel perforation. He has been progressing well
until this morning, when he refused to ambulate because of fatigue and a sore left
leg.Background:He presented to the Emergency Department with complaints of
, nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain and was admitted for emergency
surgery. He has a history of cataracts, controlled hypertension, and
smoking.Assessment:Mr. Watkins is awake and alert. His vital signs last shift
ranged from: temperature: 99-99.3 °F (37.2-37.4 °C); heart rate: 95-103;
respirations: 20-22; systolic BP: 120-130 and diastolic BP: 80-85; and SpO2: 96%
on room air. He is reluctant to use the incentive spirometer, but his wife
