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darbym82

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The patient is brought into PACU still unconscious. What should the nurse do when the nurse assesses an oral temperature of 94  F?
 
  a. Notify the charge nurse immediately
  b. Offer warm fluids through a straw
  c. Do nothing, this is a normal reaction to anesthesia
  d. Cover with a warm blanket

Question 2

The nurse acting as a circulating nurse has a responsibility for:
 
  a. observing for breaks in sterile technique.
  b. identifying and handling surgical specimens correctly.
  c. assisting with surgical draping of the patient.
  d. maintaining count of sponges, needles, and instruments during surgery.


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Jevvish

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Hypothermia is a frequent assessment postsurgery. A warm blanket or a ventilated cover would be applied to bring up the temperature. Vital signs are checked every 15 minutes until stable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The circulating nurse is responsible for observing breaks in sterile technique. The scrub nurse handles the surgical specimens, drapes the patient, and maintains needle and sponge count during surgery, then does a final sponge and needle check with the circulating nurse before closing.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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