The nurse checks the postoperative client for signs of infection. Which observations are indicative of a potential infection? Select all that apply. 1.Slight redness along the incision 2.The presence of purulent drainage 3.A temperature of 98.8° F (37.1° C) 4.The client states that he feels cold. 5.The client states that the incision itches. 6.Tender firmness palpable around the incision - ANS 2.The presence of purulent drainage 6.Tender firmness palpable around the incision Rationale...

Periop 101 Final Exam Questions And Answers a - ANS-Evidence-based practice questions are typically formatted as PICO questions. What does PICO stand for? a) Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome b) Patient, Investigation, Comparison, Outlier c) Population, Intervention, Counter-Intervention, Outlier d) Problem, Investigation, Counter-Intervention, Outcome d - ANS-Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the following is an example of ho...

Which of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on a CXR a. aorta b. heart c. lungs d. ribs - CORRECT ANSWER d. ribs Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration? - CORRECT ANSWER The heart may appear larger than it really is. What is indicated by blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA or lateral CXR? - CORRECT ANSWER Excess pleural fluid What chest x-ray view is best used to identify...

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All the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a patient EXCEPT: a) anesthesiologist b) CRNA c) anesthesiology assistant d) operating surgeon - ANSWER d) operating surgeon Of the following, which is not used to secure airway: a) ET tube b) LMA c) nasal cannula d) oral airway - ANSWER c) nasal cannula The perioperative team should know the location of equipment stored in the OR and in the department. Equipment that the anesthesia provider may request inclu...

Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid in ____ A. Removal of resident bacteria B. Removal of dirt and oil C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials D. Removal of transient bacteria - ANSWER>>>>>A. Removal of resident bacteria Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by: A. Use of a degreaser B. Use of antimicrobials C. Prepping clean to dirty D. Mechanical friction - ANSWER>>>>>B. Use of antimicrobials Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agent...

Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) - ANSWER 1. Anesthesiologists 2. CRNA's 3. Anesthesia assistants 4. Periop nurses 4 types anesthesia - ANSWER General - loss of consciousness Regional - loss of sensation Local - small area loss of sensation MAC - IV Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? - ANSWER RN What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) - ANSWER 1. Extravasation of IV 2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat 3. Difficulty breathing 4 Stages of anesthesia - ANSWER 1. Initial admi...

What is a Blunt needle point? - ANSWER 1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver. What are disposable stapler sets? - ANSWER 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes. What is cc? - ANSWER 3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. What is Clean contaminated? - ANSWER 5.The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal h...