Author Question: What does the nurse recognize as the most dangerous adverse effect of inhalation anesthesia? 1. ... (Read 39 times)

eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What does the nurse recognize as the most dangerous adverse effect of inhalation anesthesia?

1. Hypertension
2. Ventricular tachycardia
3. Malignant hyperthermia
4. Increased intracranial pressure

Question 2

The nurse teaches the patient about the correct use of a topical anesthetic for a skin condition. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statement(s)?

1. This lotion should only be used on small areas of skin.
2. I must wear gloves when I apply the lotion.
3. This lotion works well on cuts too.
4. I must wash my hands before touching my eyes.
5. It's all right to use a lotion after the expiration date.

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia is rare, but it is fatal if not treated immediately. Ventricular tachycardia is serious, but can be treated. Increased intracranial pressure is not a common adverse effect, but can be treated. Hypotension is more likely to occur than hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale: Topical anesthetics must be kept away from the eyes unless they are ophthalmic preparations, and injury could result if topical anesthetics are applied to large areas of skin. Topical anesthetics should be applied to intact skin only, not on cuts. Drugs, including lotions, should not be used past the expiration date. The nurse, not the patient, must wear gloves when applying topical anesthetics.