Surgical Nursing Interventions Quiz
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What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with a surgical wound infection?

  • Initiating prophylactic antibiotic therapy (correct)
  • Encouraging the patient to ambulate frequently
  • Administering a prescribed analgesic
  • Changing the surgical dressing as needed
  • What is the most appropriate dietary recommendation for a postoperative patient with impaired wound healing?

  • Low-sodium diet
  • High-protein diet (correct)
  • High-carbohydrate diet
  • Low-fiber diet
  • What is the priority action for a nurse when caring for a patient with postoperative respiratory distress?

  • Administering oxygen therapy as ordered (correct)
  • Elevating the head of the bed
  • Offering reassurance and emotional support
  • Providing pain medication as requested
  • Study Notes

    Wound Infection

    • Priority nursing intervention for a patient with a surgical wound infection: Identify and manage the underlying infection, administer antibiotics as prescribed, and provide wound care to promote healing.

    Nutrition for Wound Healing

    • Most appropriate dietary recommendation for a postoperative patient with impaired wound healing: Ensure adequate protein intake (1.5-2 grams/kg body weight/day) to support collagen synthesis and wound healing.

    Postoperative Respiratory Distress

    • Priority action for a nurse when caring for a patient with postoperative respiratory distress: Administer oxygen as prescribed, monitor oxygen saturation, and encourage deep breathing exercises to improve lung expansion and prevent respiratory complications.

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    Test your knowledge of nursing interventions for surgical patients with this quiz. From wound care to postoperative complications, this quiz will challenge your understanding of medical surgical nursing.

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