Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient who had a gastric bypass procedure 2 days ago. A physician has ordered a gastric tube to be placed due to increased abdominal distention. The nurse realizes that this procedure will most likely need to be done

Options :

A : under fluoroscopy.

B : by two nurses.

C :

using ultrasound.

D : with a guide wire.

Answer: A

Question 2

The most appropriate therapy for carboxyhemoglobinemia is

Options :

A : 100% O2 administration.

B : inhaled corticosteroids.

C : hyperventilation.

D : aerosolized beta-agonists.

Answer: A

Question 3

A patient who had a liver resection now has a copious amount of serous drainage from the surgical incision. Which of the following should a nurse anticipate when caring for this patient?

Options :

A : preparing for an incision and debridement of the wound

B : applying several abdominal dressings

C : administering antibiotics

D : applying a drainage pouch to the site

Answer: B

Question 4

A nurse admits a patient awaiting surgery for an unstable pelvic fracture following a fall in which no other injuries were sustained. The nurse should prioritize

Options :

A : transportation to radiology for an MRI.

B : type and crossmatch PRBC prior to surgery.

C : placement of a binder across the patient-s hips.

D : administration of a sedative to reduce movement.

Answer: C

Question 5

A common problem in patients with third-degree AV block is

Options :

A : hypoperfusion.

B : heart failure.

C : hypoxia.

D : chest pain.

Answer: A