The nurse is preparing to start an IV in the preoperative adult patient. The nurse would likely choose which gauge of IV catheter?
A) 22 gauge
B) 25 gauge
C) 18 gauge
D) 14 gauge
Question 2
The adult male patient with significant body hair is being prepared for abdominal surgery. The patient states his dad had the same surgery many years ago and was shaved prior to the procedure. The nurse would explain to the patient:
A) That practice is no longer standard as shaving may cause breaks in the skin.
B) We no longer shave skin before procedures but we will apply a lotion that will remove the hair.
C) Your abdomen will be shaved in the operating room.
D) You will be shaved as well.
Taking a Patient’s Oral Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Be sure that the clips are properly installed. Start the engine and check for proper operation.
(a) Chicken pox vesicles. (b) Chicken pox on back of young patient.
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)
Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient with a pulmonary embolus has Refludan ...