Surgical Nursing Management: Adult Patient Care

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What is the primary goal of the nurse when assisting a patient with a nasogastric tube?

Promoting nutrition and hydration

Assisting with medication administration

Monitoring gastric residual

Maintaining patient comfort and safety (correct)

Which of the following assessment findings is indicative of respiratory compromise in a postoperative patient?

Decreased oxygen saturation (correct)

Tachycardia

Hypotension

Tachypnea

What is the primary purpose of administering epidural analgesia in the postoperative period?

To manage postoperative pain effectively (correct)

To reduce the risk of respiratory depression

To enhance patient mobility and ambulation

To decrease the risk of surgical site infection

A patient is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to?

Prolonged immobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using sequential compression devices (SCDs) in postoperative patients?

To reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

In a postoperative patient, which of the following would indicate a possible pulmonary embolism?

Hypoxia with decreased breath sounds Signup and view all the answers

A patient undergoing surgery is at risk for developing hypothermia due to which of the following?

Anesthesia-induced vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

In a postoperative patient, which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention to prevent respiratory complications?

Encouraging deep breathing exercises Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing severe pain after surgery. Which of the following analgesic methods would be most effective in managing the patient's pain?

Patient-controlled analgesia with opioids Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting after surgery. Which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention?

Monitoring for signs of dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for placing a patient in the reverse Trendelenburg position during surgery?

To improve visualization of the surgical site Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing oliguria after surgery. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated?

Epinephrine Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing respiratory distress after surgery. Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)?

Facial trauma Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing tachycardia and hypertension after surgery. Which of the following medications would be the most effective in managing these symptoms?

Labetalol Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing pain and numbness in the toes after surgery. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

Femoral nerve compression Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of administering intravenous fluid replacement therapy in the postoperative period?

To maintain adequate cardiac output and tissue perfusion Signup and view all the answers

A patient undergoing surgery is at risk for developing hyperkalemia due to which of the following?

Release of potassium from traumatized tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a complication of inadequate pain management in the postoperative period?

Cardiac ischemia Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing hypotension after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?

Increasing the rate of intravenous fluid administration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a indication for the use of arterial catheters in postoperative patients?

Continuous monitoring of blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing hypervolemia after surgery. Which of the following medications would be indicated to manage this condition?

Furosemide Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing respiratory failure after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention to improve oxygenation?

Administering oxygen therapy Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing hyperglycemia after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention to manage this condition?

Administering insulin Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing tachypnea after surgery. Which of the following is a potential cause of this condition?

Pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing hypertension after surgery. Which of the following is a potential cause of this condition?

Pain Signup and view all the answers