The nurse determines that a patient recovering from spinal anesthesia is experiencing complications from the anesthesia. Which actions should the nurse expect to be provided to this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Caffeine
2. Analgesics
3. Intravenous fluids
4. Epidural blood patch
5. Vasoactive medication
Question 2A patient who has reacted poorly to general anesthesia in the past is scheduled for surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear. For which types of anesthesia should the nurse prepare educational materials for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Spinal
2. Topical
3. Epidural
4. Nerve block
5. Local nerve infiltration
Question 3The intraoperative nurse is caring for a patient in the maintenance phase of anesthesia. Which actions should the nurse prepare to provide to the patient at this time?
Select all that apply.
1. Prepare the skin.
2. Assess oxygen saturation level.
3. Participate in the surgical procedure.
4. Position the patient for the surgical procedure.
5. Measure blood pressure and heart rate.
Question 4A patient being prepared for surgery has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be completed prior to this patient's surgical procedure?
1. Pulmonary function tests
2. CT scan of the brain
3. Lumbar puncture
4. Abdominal MRI
Question 5A older patient recovering from total hip replacement surgery 8 hours ago has not been able to void spontaneously. Which actions should the nurse take to assist this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Increase fluids.
2. Turn onto the left side.
3. Palpate the bladder for distention.
4. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
5. Complete a bladder scan at the bedside.
Quick Reply
