MED SURG 1

MED SURG 1 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE A+

Med Surg 1 1. A patient is being admitted to the hospital on the day before a scheduled surgery. What is the most appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask this preoperative patient? a) "What did your surgeon say to you about the type of surgery you are having?" b) "What questions do you have about your surgery?" c) "What type of surgery are you having and why are you having it done?" d) "What do you know about what will be done to you?" - Answer-c) "What type of surgery ...

Med Surg 1 Final #2 Questions and answers . Already Passed!!! The emergency department nurse is assessing a client who has sustained a blunt injury to the chest wall. Which finding indicates the presence of a pneumothorax in this client? 1. A low respiratory rate 2. Diminished breath sounds 3. The presence of a barrel chest 4. A sucking sound at the site of injury 2 The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which fi...

Med Surg 1 Final Study Guide Review For All Tests Updated Med Surg 1 Final Review Handicap: in WHO classification system societal participation is used, instead of handicap, to acknowledge that the environment is always interacting with people to either assist or hinder participation in life activities Functional Independence Measure for Chronically Ill: measures if a patient can do ADLs independently Bleeding precautions: o NO IM injections (minimal injections even Subcut) o Apply pressu...

The patient's abdominal incision is draining a small amount of pinkish color secretion. How nurse document this finding on the patient's record?

Med Surg 1 Final #2 answered correct!!! The emergency department nurse is assessing a client who has sustained a blunt injury to the chest wall. Which finding indicates the presence of a pneumothorax in this client? 1. A low respiratory rate 2. Diminished breath sounds 3. The presence of a barrel chest 4. A sucking sound at the site of injury 2 The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which findings would the nurse...

MED SURG 1 EXAM 2, PT 2. (from review) • Example of infectious reservoir • Insect • Highest risk for infections? • 90 year old • Example of localized infection • Redness • Hospital acquired surgical infection common cause? • Staphylococcus aureus • Soap & water kills? • C. Diff • Red man syndrome? • Vancomycin • Precautions when dealing with splattering body fluids? • Face shield • Indirect transmission example? • Infected person touches an obj...

MED SURG 1 EXAM 2, PT 2. (from review) • Example of infectious reservoir • Insect • Highest risk for infections? • 90 year old • Example of localized infection • Redness • Hospital acquired surgical infection common cause? • Staphylococcus aureus • Soap & water kills? • C. Diff • Red man syndrome? • Vancomycin • Precautions when dealing with splattering body fluids? • Face shield • Indirect transmission example? • Infected person touches an obj...

One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? A. Assess the oxygen saturation level B. Administer pain medication as ordered C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient D. Assess for bladder distention A Patient asks nurse what does this "thing" do and why do i have to use it. Nurse explains that using this thing (incentive spirometer) A. "The spirometer will help prevent blood ...