Post-Operative Care Quiz for Nurses

Which post-operative finding is the nurse most concerned about?

Why might a patient experience throat pain after surgery?

Which post-operative finding is usually not a serious concern?

What is the primary reason for a post-operative patient experiencing a mild fever?

What is a potential consequence of frequent swallowing after surgery?

What is the recommended depth for inserting a thermometer rectally?

What is the typical age range for a child to be considered a teenager?

In the case of a 15-year-old girl experiencing diarrhea, what would be the most likely cause? (Assume no other medical information is provided.)

What is the primary symptom being described in the provided scenario?

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of diarrhea in children and adolescents?

What is the main reason for wearing a supportive bra?

What is the suggested action regarding breastfeeding?

What is the main concern being addressed in the text?

What is the likely reason for the need to wear a supportive bra?

What is the most appropriate next step after reading this text?

What should the nurses do if a patient in the Male Medical Unit needs an abdominal CT with contrast?

Which of the following steps should be taken if a patient in the Male Medical Unit is unresponsive?

What is the primary purpose of obtaining a signature from a patient before an abdominal CT with contrast?

What is the best course of action for nurses when taking a signature on a form for a medical procedure?

What is the role of the physician in the context of the patient needing an abdominal CT with contrast?

What is the most likely reason a newborn is started on phototherapy?

What is the primary goal of breastfeeding a newborn receiving phototherapy?

Why is it important to feed a newborn receiving phototherapy frequently?

What is the purpose of phototherapy in newborn hyperbilirubinemia?

What does the 'G' in the GTPAL format represent?

What does the abbreviation 'A' in GTPAL signify?

What would the GTPAL format for this client look like?

What is the correct dosage of the medication to be administered?

Which of the following dosages could potentially lead to an overdose?

If a nurse administers a dosage of 5 ML, what aspect of patient care could be compromised?

Which dosage might be considered appropriate for a larger patient requiring a higher amount?

What is the first action to take regarding team improvement?

What should be done to address necessary changes in the team?

What could be the potential consequence of administering a dosage below the recommended amount?

What symptom is primarily experienced by the 18-year-old man in the scenario?

What is an essential step before implementing improvements?

Which action is not supportive of an effective team improvement process?

What reaction did the patient have upon palpation of the abdomen?

What age group does the patient fall into based on the information provided?

What is a beneficial practice when aiming to enhance team performance?

What condition might be indicated by the symptoms described for the patient?

What was the general state of the patient when he was rushed to seek help?

What is the most appropriate initial nursing action when a discrepancy is found in the narcotic box count?

Which of the following actions should a nurse avoid when discovering a discrepancy in the narcotic box count?

In the event of a missing pill from the narcotic box, which action enhances safety in the workplace?

When a nurse identifies a difference between the narcotic box count and the recorded amount, what should the nurse consider doing first?

What is a potential consequence of not addressing a discrepancy in the narcotic count promptly?

What is the most concerning behavior of the patient post-thyroidectomy based on the provided information?

How is the patient's level of consciousness best described in this scenario?

What might be an expected physiological response after thyroid surgery?

Which observation would likely require immediate medical attention for the patient?

What key factor should be monitored in the patient immediately after a thyroidectomy?

Why is incident reporting essential in healthcare?

What is a potential outcome of neglecting incident reporting?

How should incident reporting be prioritized in healthcare settings?

Who should be responsible for reporting incidents in a healthcare facility?

What might occur if incidents are not reported effectively?