You are developing evidence-based guidelines for the OR. Of the ...

[Melani1276]

You are developing evidence-based guidelines for the OR. Of the following methods of warming patients undergoing major surgery, which has been shown to be most beneficial?
 
  a. Placing warm blankets on the patient
  b. Using a circulating water device
  c. Using a forced air warming system
  d. None of the above

Question 2

An appropriate technique for the nurse to use when preparing a liquid medication is to:
 
  A. Measure the level of the medication at the meniscus
  B. Draw up small amounts with a needle and a syringe
  C. Pour from the same side as the medication label on the bottle
  D. Place the cup on a counter and pour and measure from above

[blfontai]

Answer to Question 1

B
A study examining the best method to prevent hypothermia during surgery tested a variety of warming devices. This study noted that circulating warming devices were most effective in maintaining body temperature control during surgery.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. Medications poured into medication cups should be done so at eye level. Pour the desired volume of liquid so that the base of the meniscus is level with line on scale. Nurse looks at base of meniscus to confirm volume poured.
B. Medications drawn into syringes (without a needle) should be drawn slowly to prevent air bubbles from entering the syringe. Air displaces medications and may lead to inaccurate measurement of doses.
C. Pour liquid medications away from a label to ensure that liquid will not run down a label, making it difficult to read.
D. Medications poured into medication cups should be done so at eye level.

[Melani1276]

TY

[blfontai]

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