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NUR 340 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
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A patient who is admitted to the preoperative area for a herniorrhaphy reports the use of herbal supplements.Which of the following questions is the most important for the perioperative nurse to ask the patient? - ANSWER-When was your last dose of each of these supplements?"
The patient received naloxene (Narcan), an opioid antagonist, in the post-anesthesia care unit. Which nursing intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? - ANSWER-Monitor respiratory status closely.
An anesthesia-care provider plans to use a short-acting barbiturate for induction of general anesthesia. Which drug does the intra-operative nurse expect will be 1 / 4
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administered? - ANSWER-sodium methohexital (Brevital)
A patient is receiving an opioid analgesic for post- operative pain. Although arousable, the patient drifts off to sleep and is unable to maintain a conversation.According to the Pasero Opioid-induced Sedation Scale (POSS), what is the most appropriate nursing response? - ANSWER-monitor the respiratory rate and sedation level until stable.
What are some geriatric considerations for surgery? - ANSWER-In general, increased age contributes to increased risk for anesthesia, surgery, and recovery Compromised organ function Decreased reserve capacity Decreased ability to adapt to physical stressors Decreased immune system function
"Normal" lab results can quickly become abnormal 2 / 4
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Renal & hepatic aging changes can lead to increased drug levels
Creatinine clearance value more accurate indicator of renal function than serum creatinine.
When does the intraoperative period start? - ANSWER- Intraoperative period starts with patient admission to OR and ends with transfer to PACU
What is a surgical suite? - ANSWER-Controlled environment Designed to minimize spread of infection Allows smooth flow of patients, personnel, and instruments/equipment
The suite is divided into three distinct areas: unrestricted,
semirestricted, and restricted areas.
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What is a semi-restricted area? - ANSWER-Peripheral support areas and corridors with only authorized people -Must wear surgical attire and cover all head and facial hair
What is a restricted area? - ANSWER-Operating rooms Scrub sink areas Clean core -Surgical attire, head covers, and MASKS required
In addition, the physical layout is designed to reduce cross-contamination. The flow of clean and sterile supplies and equipment should be separated from contaminated supplies, equipment, and waste by space, time, and traffic patterns. Staff move supplies from clean areas, such as the clean core, through the OR for surgery, and on to the surrounding areas, such as the instrument decontamination area.
Surgical team - What does a perioperative nurse do? - ANSWER-Prepares room with team
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