Exam 8: Preop

A patient is admitted for surgery and tells the nurse, "I can't believe I have to have this done. I'm so angry right now!" Which of the following responses from the nurse is an example of reflection?

Upon assessing a patient during the admission process, the nurse notices the patient's left lower eyelid droops out and away from the globe of the eye. What is this type of condition called?

Which of the following procedures during electrode placement is important for obtaining an accurate measurement during cardiac monitoring?

What type of electrolyte imbalance may the nurse encounter in a patient with a history of hypoparathyroidism?

A patient decides to save some of their own blood before having an elective surgery. If complications arise, the healthcare team will then have access to the patient's blood if needed. What is the name of the procedure of returning a patient's own blood to themself during this process?

A 72-year old man is being admitted for a total hip replacement. What should the nurse assess in order to prevent the most common cause of mortality associated with this procedure?

A nurse who is performing a preoperative assessment finds that the patient responds to questions by stuttering and speaking in a soft voice. The most likely nursing diagnosis for this patient would be:

Which of the following is an important part of the preoperative process for a patient preparing for a kidney transplant?

Which of the following might be a reason an adult patient has a pulse of 48 bpm on admission before surgery?

Which of the following is an important part of the assessment process for a patient being admitted for placement of a gastrostomy tube?

Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for the patient with sickle cell crisis?

The nurse is planning to teach the patient cognitive techniques to help with pain control when the surgery is complete. Which of the following is an example of guided imagery?

Which of the following is an important part of an accurate assessment of blood pressure?

The process of the body forming new blood cells is known as:

What symptoms might the nurse admitting a patient with hypernatremia expect to see?

Which of the following is a true statement describing a successful teaching program for the patient in the preoperative phase?

The body system that incorporates the transmission and sensitivity to painful impulses is called the:

What is the purpose of performing a hemoglobin test upon admission prior to surgery?

Which of the following should the nurse try to adhere to when performing hair removal prior to the surgical procedure?

A nurse is admitting a patient for surgery who has a history of Sjogren's syndrome. Which of the following manifestations might the nurse see in this patient during the admission process?