The nurse working in the operating room of the hospital should: ...

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The nurse working in the operating room of the hospital should:
 
  a. not worry about inhaling anesthetic agents because a mask is worn.
  b. be sure the work area is well-ventilated.
  c. be checked annually for levels of halogenated anesthetics.
  d. avoid contact with clients who have received inhalation anesthesia.

Question 2

The client is one hour post aortic aneurysm repair. Over the previous one hour, the client's pulse rate has steadily increased from 80 to 110, with a gradual drop in blood pressure from 120/80 to 100/70. The nurse's best action is to:
 
  a. notify the anesthesiologist, because the client may be reacting to the anesthesia.
  b. continue to monitor the vital signs; it is normal to experience this after surgery.
  c. ask the client if the pain level can be rated on a scale of 1-10.
  d. continue to monitor the vital signs, because the change is probably related to the client experiencing pain.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Inhalation anesthetics can be inhaled by workers in surgery.
B Correct: This is an important safety precaution for nurses who are exposed to anesthetic agents for prolonged periods.
C Incorrect: Personnel should be checked every three months.
D Incorrect: This is not possible.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: There is not enough information in the scenario for this response.
B Incorrect: These changes are not considered normal in that there is a cause.
C Correct: Tachycardia and hypotension are physiologic responses to pain, so the client's pain level should be assessed and the client medicated as appropriate.
D Incorrect: The client should be medicated, if the pain rating scale indicates the need.

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