The nurse-anesthetist is monitoring his client during surgery. He notices a ventricular dysrhythmia and unstable blood pressure. He notifies the surgeon. The operative team suspects
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Malignant hyperthermia
C) Mitral valve prolapse
D) Major blood loss
Ans: B
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When administering eyedrops to a patient, the nurse should avoid
a. placing the drops on the cornea of the eye b. using a separate bottle for each patient c. discarding any solution remaining in the dropper after instillation d. discarding the dropper if the tip is accidentally contaminated
The scientific approach used to describe the types of cases for which care is provided in a care delivery setting is called:
a. a critical pathway. b. SOAP. c. case mix. d. none of the above.
A patient recently had surgery for which a local anesthetic was used. The patient's speech becomes slurred. The nurse's first action would be to:
1. recognize that the patient is experiencing postoperative anxiety and that the drug effects will wear off. 2. determine whether a large quantity of alcohol was consumed before surgery. 3. check IV placement, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory status. 4. recognize that this event occurs frequently in patients who receive large doses of local anesthetics.
When giving a bed bath, always cover the patient with
A. the top sheet. B. a gown. C. a draw sheet. D. a bath blanket.