The circulating nurse is performing a time out prior to the beginning of a surgical procedure. Which of the following will be assessed during this time out? (Select all that apply.)
1. Correct client
2. Correct procedure
3. Correct site and side
4. Correct surgeon
5. Correct day
6. Correct time
Question 2A client with severe pain from spinal stenosis is prescribed Methadone. The nurse realizes that the advantages of this medication are what? (Select all that apply.)
1. Decrease in the need for antidepressant adjuvant medication
2. Less frequent dosing schedule
3. Long half-life
4. Inexpensive
5. Can be used for intermittent pain
6. Does not cause respiratory depression
Question 3An elderly client is demonstrating a change in heart rate that occurs with respirations. When planning care for the client, the nurse knows that treatment may include:
1. Oxygen therapy
2. Analgesics
3. Antibiotics
4. Pacemaker insertion
Question 4An 84-year-old client is experiencing severe arthritis pain. The nurse realizes that which of the following pain management approaches would be the most beneficial for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Avoid NSAIDs.
2. Utilize morphine or morphine-like medication.
3. Provide medication through the oral route.
4. Utilize diazepam.
5. Suggest Darvocet.
6. Provide medication through the intramuscular route.
Question 5Which of the strategies can a perioperative nurse use to make a child feel less anxious prior to a surgical procedure? (Select all that apply.)
1. Take the client on a tour of the operating room.
2. Allow the client to bring a toy or stuffed animal.
3. Allow the parents to stay with the child as much as possible.
4. Have the chaplain say a prayer with the child.
5. Use age-appropriate explanations.
6. Respond to questions in a straightforward manner.
Question 6The nurse would be concerned that a client is at risk for developing chronic pain when which of the following health problems are diagnosed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Osteoarthritis
2. Osteoporosis
3. Heart disease
4. Diabetes mellitus
5. Chronic pulmonary disease
6. Anemia
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