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

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 3

Which of the following diagnostic procedures best pinpoints the location, size, and origin of a cerebral aneurysm?

Options :

A : MRI

B : cerebral angiography

C : positron emission tomography (PET) scanning

D : CT scanning

Answer: B

Question 4

A patient has a linear skull fracture with multisystem trauma. The patient's vital signs are as follows: BP 80/50 HR120 CVP2 mm Hg Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation for this patient's condition?

Options :

A : The patient has lost a significant amount of blood because of intracranial hemorrhage.

B : Fluid regulation by the neurohypophysis is impaired because of increased intracranial pressure.

C : Parasympathetic stimulation is causing significant vasodilatation and pooling of blood.

D : Blood loss is occurring from a noncerebral injury.

Answer: D

Question 5

After observing an increase in the occurrence of oral pressure injuries in intubated patients on the unit, the nurse should

Options :

A : discuss concerns at the next unit based practice meeting.

B : report the issue to the respiratory therapy manager.

C : continue to provide oral care to intubated patients.

D : recommend removal endotracheal tube holders from the unit.

Answer: A

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