1. All of the following can result from overpressurization during abdominal insufflation with CO2 except:
A) Postoperative neck and shoulder pain
B) Hypocarbia
C) Regurgitation and aspiration
D) Decreased respiratory effort and cardiac output
Answer: B) Hypocarbia
2. A do-not-resuscitate order is most likely to be suspended and CPR performed if the patient experiences cardiac arrest in the preoperative period because of:
A) Drug reaction
B) Advanced cancer
C) Acute myocardial infarction
D) Sepsis
Answer: A) Drug reaction
3. A nurse is assessing a clinic patient with a diagnosis of hepatitis
A. Which of the following is the most likely route of transmission?
A. Sexual contact with an infected partner.
B. Contaminated food.
C. Blood transfusion.
D. Illegal drug use.
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4. Metoclopramide may be given as a preoperative medication in order to:
A) Relieve discomfort
B) To control secretions
C) Relieve apprehension
D) Reduce risk of aspiration
Answer: D) Reduce risk of aspiration
5. A patient with Addison's disease asks a nurse for nutrition and diet advice. Which of the following diet modifications is NOT recommended?
A) A diet high in grains.
B) A diet with adequate caloric intake.
C) A high protein diet.
D) A restricted sodium diet.
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6. A patient with an Aldrete score of 7 in the PACU will generally be:
A) Transferred out of the PACU to the surgical unit
B) Transferred out of the PACU into the ICU
C) Returned to the OR
D) Retained in the PACU until condition improves
Answer: D) Retained in the PACU until condition improves
A) Postoperative neck and shoulder pain
B) Hypocarbia
C) Regurgitation and aspiration
D) Decreased respiratory effort and cardiac output
Answer: B) Hypocarbia
2. A do-not-resuscitate order is most likely to be suspended and CPR performed if the patient experiences cardiac arrest in the preoperative period because of:
A) Drug reaction
B) Advanced cancer
C) Acute myocardial infarction
D) Sepsis
Answer: A) Drug reaction
3. A nurse is assessing a clinic patient with a diagnosis of hepatitis
A. Which of the following is the most likely route of transmission?
A. Sexual contact with an infected partner.
B. Contaminated food.
C. Blood transfusion.
D. Illegal drug use.
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4. Metoclopramide may be given as a preoperative medication in order to:
A) Relieve discomfort
B) To control secretions
C) Relieve apprehension
D) Reduce risk of aspiration
Answer: D) Reduce risk of aspiration
5. A patient with Addison's disease asks a nurse for nutrition and diet advice. Which of the following diet modifications is NOT recommended?
A) A diet high in grains.
B) A diet with adequate caloric intake.
C) A high protein diet.
D) A restricted sodium diet.
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6. A patient with an Aldrete score of 7 in the PACU will generally be:
A) Transferred out of the PACU to the surgical unit
B) Transferred out of the PACU into the ICU
C) Returned to the OR
D) Retained in the PACU until condition improves
Answer: D) Retained in the PACU until condition improves