![]() ![]() Verify that all laboratory work is complete Remove all jewelries or tape wedding ring What is the most important to do before surgery? Insert an oral airway and suction the nasopharynx C A client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Reposition the head and determine patency of airway Start administration of oxygen through a nasal cannula What is the most appropriate nursing action? It is not necessary to worry about complications of immobility on the first postoperative day B In the recovery room, the postoperative client suddenly becomes cyanotic. Provide passive range of motion three times a day Get the client out of bed and ambulate to a bedside chair ![]() Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 30 minutes around the clock Hemoglobin 9.5 mg/dl D To prevent complications of immobility, which activities would the nurse plan for the first postoperative day after a colon resection? Identify the Korotkoff sounds, and take a systolic reading at 10 mmHg after the first sound C Which of the following items on a client's presurgery laboratory results would indicate a need to contact the surgeon? Use a cuff that is wide enough to cover the upper two thirds of the client's arm Position the cuff approximately 4 inches above the antecubital arm Obtain a cuff that covers the upper one third of the client's arm What is the most effective method for obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading from the client? It is the nurse's responsibility to ensure the patient has been educated by the physician about the procedure before informed consent is obtained A The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The nurse can witness the client signing the consent formĭ. Patients under 18 years of age may need a parent or legal guardian to sign a consent formĬ. The nurse is responsible for obtaining the consent for surgeryī. Hyperthyroidism C As a nurse, which statement is incorrect regarding an informed consent signed by a patient?*Ī. What health history increases the risk for surgery for the patient?*ĭ. Ensuring that the history and physical examination has been completed B You are completing the history on a patient who is scheduled to have surgery. Which of the following is not part of the preoperative checklist?*ĭ. You are completing the preoperative checklist. ![]() The patient rapidly inhales on the devices and exhales A As the nurse you are getting the patient ready for surgery. The patient uses the incentive spirometry once a dayĭ. The patient blows on the mouthpiece rapidly.Ĭ. The patient inhales slowly on the device and maintains the flow indicator between 600 to 900 levelī. What demonstration by the patient lets you know the patient understands how to use the device properly?*Ī. The medication should be discontinued for 48 hours prior to the scheduled surgery date D You are observing your patient use the incentive spirometry. To hold his morning dose of Aspirin because the nurse will give it to him before surgeryĭ. Educate the patient to take the scheduled dose of Aspirin the day of surgery to help prevent blood clotsī. What education do you provide the patient with before surgery?*Ī. The patient is scheduled for surgery in a week. A patient is taking Aspirin 325 mg PO by mouth daily.
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