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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Care of Postoperative Patients

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Question 1 of 5

A client has arrived in the postoperative unit. What action by the circulating nurse takes priority?

A. Assessing fluid and blood output

B. Checking the surgical dressings

C. Ensuring the client is warm

D. Participating in hand-off report

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Question 2 of 5

The postanesthesia care unit (PACU) charge nurse notes vital signs on four postoperative clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?

A. Client with a blood pressure of 100/50 mm Hg

B. Client with a pulse of 118 per minute

C. Client with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min

D. Client with a temperature of 96°F (35.6°C)

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Question 3 of 5

A postoperative client states that the sequential compression devices itch and are too hot. The client asks the nurse to remove them. What response by the nurse is best?

A. Let me call the surgeon to see if you really need them.

B. No, you have to use those for 24 hours after surgery.

C. OK, we can remove them since you are stable now.

D. To prevent blood clots, you need them a few more hours.

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Question 4 of 5

A postoperative client is being assessed in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Which assessment takes priority?

A. Airway patency

B. Breathing pattern

C. Circulation status

D. Cardiac rhythm

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Question 5 of 5

A postoperative client has respiratory depression after receiving midazolam (Versed) for sedation. Which medication and dose does the nurse prepare to administer?

A. Flumazenil (Romazicon) 0.2 to 1 mg

B. Flumazenil (Romazicon) 2 to 10 mg

C. Flumazenil (Romazicon) 3 to 15 mg

D. Naloxone (Narcan) 0.4 to 2 mg

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