Question 1

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 2

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 3

The goal of PEEP therapy in acute lung injury (ALI) is to

Options :

A : decrease PAP.

B : decrease airway resistance.

C : increase cardiac output.

D : reduce physiologic shunting.

Answer: D

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

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

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