Identify which team members (health care provider, LPN/LVN, RN, UAP) should perform the tasks to prepare the patient for emergency surgery. (More than one member may perform each task.)
A. Explain the procedure and obtain informed consent.
B. Collect and label the patient's belongings in a bag.
C. Ensure patency of peripheral IV.
D. Notify the operating room and give a report.
E. Take a full set of vital signs, with pulse oximeter reading.
F. Ensure that medical records are complete.
G. Transfer the patient to a stretcher and transport to the operating room.
Question 2What lab values would support the diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Increased T3 and T4
B. Decreased T3 and T4
C. Increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. Decreased TSH
E. Thyroid antibodies high titer
F. Thyroid scan increased uptake of radioactive iodine (RAI)
Question 3Ms. P reports that the abdominal pain is suddenly sharp and severe. She is pale, diaphoretic, and light-headed. What should you do first?
A.Assess for an increase in vaginal bleeding.
B.Take a complete set of vital signs.
C.Establish a peripheral intravenous site.
D.Place the patient in a supine position.
Question 4he provider recommends an emergency laparoscopy. You overhear the LPN/LVN telling Ms. P that methotrexate can be successfully used to treat cases of ectopic pregnancy. What should you do first?
A. Take the LPN/LVN aside and gently advise her to stop confusing the patient.
B. Direct the LPN/LVN to take her concerns directly to the provider instead of the patient.
C. Review the criteria for use of methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy with the LPN/LVN and patient.
D. Support the LPN/LVN in advocating for the patient's free choice of therapy
Question 5The patient's pain is severe and vital signs are: Temperature: 98.4 F; Pulse: 120 breaths/min; Respiration: 24 breaths/min; and Blood Pressure: 100/60.
She is anxious and sobbing uncontrollably, saying My baby, my baby. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
A. Acute pain related to peritonitis and rupture
B. Risk for shock related to rupture of fallopian tube
C. Anxiety related to unknown outcomes of condition
D. Ineffective childbearing process related to loss of pregnancy
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