Author Question: The intraoperative nurse is caring for a patient in the maintenance phase of anesthesia. Which ... (Read 63 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The intraoperative nurse is caring for a patient in the maintenance phase of anesthesia. Which actions should the nurse prepare to provide to the patient at this time?

Select all that apply.
1. Prepare the skin.
2. Assess oxygen saturation level.
3. Participate in the surgical procedure.
4. Position the patient for the surgical procedure.
5. Measure blood pressure and heart rate.

Question 2

A patient being prepared for surgery has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be completed prior to this patient's surgical procedure?

1. Pulmonary function tests
2. CT scan of the brain
3. Lumbar puncture
4. Abdominal MRI

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

During the maintenance phase of anesthesia, the patient is positioned, the skin is prepared, and surgery is performed. The anesthesiologist monitors the patient's blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation level at this time.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Pulmonary function studies often are performed with patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to determine the extent of respiratory dysfunction. There is no reason for the patient to have a CT scan of the brain, lumbar puncture, or MRI of the abdomen.