Chapter 19- Intraoperative Nursing Management

Brunner And Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Suzanne C. Smeltzer

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Chapter 19- Intraoperative Nursing Management

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. An elderly patient is scheduled for surgery under a general anesthetic. The nurse should monitor the patient for which side effect?
  A) Hypothermia C) Cerebral ischemia
  B) Pulmonary edema D) Increased ability to resist stress

 

2. The circulating nurse is responsible for which of the following tasks?
  A) Monitoring the patient and documents C) Setting up the sterile tables
  B) Estimating the patient’s blood loss D) Keeping track of drains and sponges

 

3. After the anesthesiologist has a difficult time intubating a patient, which potential risk does the nurse assess for?
  A)  Hyperthermia    B)  Tachycardia    C)  Hypovolemia    D)  Broken teeth

 

4. Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for hypothermia during the intraoperative period?
  A) A 72-year-old woman C) A 45-year-old woman
  B) A 17-year-old boy D) A 12-year-old girl

 

5. The anesthetist is scheduled to see the patient on the unit prior to surgery in the morning. What information, obtained during the admission, should be given to the anesthetist during the visit?
  A) Last bowel movement C) Number of pregnancies
  B) Latex allergy D) Difficulty falling asleep

Answer Key

 

1. A
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B

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