Multiple Choice
A 70-year-old patient is scheduled for open-heart surgery.The surgeon plans to use the great saphenous vein for the coronary bypass grafts.The patient asks,"What happens to my circulation when the veins are removed?" The nurse should reply:
A) "Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type of surgery."
B) "Oh, we have lots of veins-you won't even notice that it has been removed."
C) "You will probably experience decreased circulation after the veins are removed."
D) "Because the deeper veins in your leg are in good condition, this vein can be removed without harming your circulation."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q6: When using a Doppler ultrasonic stethoscope,the nurse
Q16: When assessing a patient,the nurse notes that
Q22: The nurse is preparing to perform a
Q29: The nurse is reviewing an assessment of
Q31: The nurse is reviewing venous blood flow
Q33: The nurse is describing a weak,thready pulse
Q35: Which of these statements is true regarding
Q36: During an assessment the nurse has elevated
Q38: The nurse is examining the lymphatic system
Q39: When auscultating over a patient's femoral arteries