Brunner And Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Suzanne C. Smeltzer
Brunner And Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Suzanne C. Smeltzer
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Chapter 20- Postoperative Nursing Management
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | What is the first assessment the recovery room nurse makes on a newly admitted patient? |
| A) Heart rate B) Nail perfusion C) Core temperature D) Patency of the airway |
| 2. | In what position should an unconscious patient be placed until he or she regains consciousness? | |||
| A) | Side-lying with chin extended | C) | Prone | |
| B) | Dorsal with knees slightly flexed | D) | Semi-Fowler’s | |
| 3. | Upon admission to the postanesthesia care unit, a patient’s blood pressure was 130/90 and the pulse was 68. After 30 minutes, the patient’s blood pressure is 120/65, and the pulse is 100. The patient’s skin is cold, moist, and pale. The patient is showing symptoms of which of the following? | |||
| A) | Hypothermia | C) | Neurogenic shock | |
| B) | Hypovolemic shock | D) | Malignant hypothermia | |
| 4. | The patient is in the recovery room following chest surgery and complains of severe nausea. The nurse should first: | |
| A) | Administer an analgesic. | |
| B) | Apply a cool cloth to the patient’s forehead. | |
| C) | Offer the patient a small amount of ice chips. | |
| D) | Turn the patient completely to one side. | |
| 5. | A nurse is caring for a patient after abdominal surgery in the postanesthesia-care unit. The patient’s blood pressure has increased and the patient is restless. The patient’s oxygen saturation is 97%. What is the likely cause for the increase in blood pressure and restlessness? | |||
| A) | The patient’s temperature is low. | C) | The patient is in pain. | |
| B) | The patient is in shock. | D) | The patient is nauseated. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | D |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | D |
| 5. | C |
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