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haleyc112

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Why are neuromuscular-blocking agents used? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Alleviation of pain
  b. Reducing the use and adverse effects of general anesthetics
  c. Easing endotracheal intubation and prevent laryngospasm
  d. Producing amnesia during painful procedures
  e. Decreasing muscular activity in electroshock therapy

Question 2

The nurse receives a conscious patient from the postoperative unit after administration of a neuromuscular blocker. Once the patient's vital signs are stable, the best position for the nurse to assist the patient into is _____ position.
 
  a. Sims
  b. semi-Fowler's
  c. supine
  d. prone



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
Neuromuscular-blocking agents are used to produce adequate muscle relaxation during anesthesia to reduce the use (and adverse effects) of general anesthesia, ease endotracheal intubation and prevent laryngospasm, and decrease muscular activity in electroshock therapy. Neuromuscular-blocking agents have no effect on the pain threshold, memory, or consciousness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients can usually cough better in a semi-Fowler's or high Fowler's position; therefore, depending on the situation and stability of the patient's vital signs, elevating the head of the bed may assist coughing and breathing. Sims, supine, and prone are not the best positions for a patient postoperatively.




haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


rachel

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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