Author Question: The circulating nurse is performing a time out prior to the beginning of a surgical procedure. Which ... (Read 77 times)

cmoore54 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The circulating nurse is performing a time out prior to the beginning of a surgical procedure. Which of the following will be assessed during this time out? (Select all that apply.)

1. Correct client
2. Correct procedure
3. Correct site and side
4. Correct surgeon
5. Correct day
6. Correct time

Question 2

A client with severe pain from spinal stenosis is prescribed Methadone. The nurse realizes that the advantages of this medication are what? (Select all that apply.)

1. Decrease in the need for antidepressant adjuvant medication
2. Less frequent dosing schedule
3. Long half-life
4. Inexpensive
5. Can be used for intermittent pain
6. Does not cause respiratory depression

KKcool · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
A correctly performed time out includes verifying the right client; the correct procedure; the correct site and side; the correct surgeon; the correct position; the correct equipment, instruments, and implants if necessary. The correct day and time are not parts of the surgical time out.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
The advantages of methadone include that it decreases the need for antidepressant adjuvant medication because it increases the release of serotonin and norepinephrine, dosing is every 12 hours, and it is inexpensive. Disadvantages of this medication include: it has a long half-life; it cannot be used for intermittent pain management; and it does cause respiratory depression.