The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the pelvis through the - Answer- Superior hypogastric plexus
Which of
... [Show More] the following is an important statement regarding the prevention of degenerative orthopedic conditions - Answer- Weight-bearing activities and joint movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin or damaged
The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral hemispheres - Answer- Temporal lobe
the surgeon makes an incision through which of the following to access the cremaster muscle, inguinal canal, and cord structures - Answer- External oblique muscle
a physical barrier used in the prevention of adhesions that can take up to 2 weeks to absorb - Answer- Interseed
Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture include - Answer- Absorption
The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic thrombosis - Answer- Digital subtraction angiography
Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because identification of injuries may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious. In the case of an adult victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left quadrant of the lower abdomen, what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries - Answer- enetrating; small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid colon, no disruption of vessels, and bullet not found in pelvis
With injury to the brain, swelling may occur quickly, requiring aggressive decisions to manage increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What is an appropriate diuretic medication to give and what nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult patient with traumatic brain injury, increased ICP, and a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) - Answer- Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread media attention, many people think that they can safely self-medicate. Why should the public be aware and educated about dietary supplements and potential harmful effects - Answer- Unknown substances may be present in these products.
a possible benefit to the paramedian incision - Answer- decreased risk for hernia
An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be - Answer- primary hepatic cancer
he largest part of the mammary gland rests on the - Answer- Pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior
During ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, - Answer- The unit is soaked in NS & antibiotic solution, never lubricated.
Patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are not typically treated surgically as often as patients with arterial disease because: - Answer- CVI is not life-threatening or limb-threatening
35% of the refractive power of the eye is credited to which part of the eye - Answer- Lens
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is an intraoperative emergency that can occur during eye surgery. Select the definition of the response and contributing factor(s) - Answer- Trigeminal-vagal response caused by pressure on the globe or retrobulbar block
The perioperative nurse must be prepared for which additional procedure when head and neck surgery is performed? - Answer- Tracheostomy
The perioperative nurse preparing for a procedure where STSGs will be taken to cover several large burn areas will need to have available: - Answer- sterile mineral oil, tongue blades, and a mesher dermatome
the correct term to describe the inward turning of one or both eyes - Answer- Esotropia
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the pelvis through the - Answer- Superior hypogastric plexus
which surgical approach reduces the morbidity and mortality in removal of an acoustic tumor - Answer- Translabyrinthine approach
Pt with hepatobiliary disease, The perioperative nurse, during the preoperative assessment, questions and examines the patient for signs and symptoms of jaundice, petechiae, and lethargy and: - Answer- review chart for bleeding and coagulation times and the platelet count.
The external ear canal lining - Answer- reduces bacterial levels in the outer ear
Miotics and mydriatics produce opposite effects on the pupil of the eye. Select the most appropriate statement about miotic and mydriatic drugs - Answer- Mydriatic drugs, such as phenylephrine, dilate the pupil.
Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established intraoperatively for short-term (weeks) or long-term (months, years) use - Answer- Central venous line
What is the term for the bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits mobility of the scalp - Answer- Subgaleal space
Pericardial tamponade includes which of the following signs or symptoms - Answer- Narrow pulse pressure
Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best describes the difference between the two types of centers - Answer- A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), surgery, stabilization, and transfer, while a level IV only provides ACLS services before immediate transfer to a higher level center
A percutaneous method of instituting femoral vein-femoral artery cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can be used for minimally invasive (or conventional open) procedures and in emergency situations where the environment is not conducive to traditional CPB methods. Select the areas where percutaneous CPB would be indicated - Answer- Cardiac catheterization unit and intensive care unit
Which two similar hernia repair approaches reestablish the integrity of the transversalis fascia and simultaneously reestablish and strengthen the posterior inguinal floor by sewing the transversalis fascia to the Poupart ligament? - Answer- The McVay or the Cooper ligament repair
Identify the class of medications that can increase the risk or severity of a reaction to contrast media - Answer- Beta Blockers
The recommended length of time for inflation of an upper extremity tourniquet on a patient under 50 years old is_______while the recommended pressure is _____. - Answer- 1 hour; 250-300 mmHg
continuous tourniquet pressure less than 1 hour on the upper extremity and less than 2 hours on the thigh. Tourniquet pressure should not exceed the recommended maximum cuff pressure limits of 300 to 350 mm Hg for the thigh and 250 to 300 mm Hg for the arm and the lower leg.
the statement that reflects a true special consideration for skin preparation before facial surgery. - Answer- Leave the eyebrows and eyelashes intact to preserve facial appearance and expression.
A minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) procedure relies on Miccoli instruments added to the standard thyroid or neck dissection setup, a 30-degree endoscope, and an ultrasonic (harmonic) scalpel with scissors to ligate and divide the vessels. An important risk reduction strategy for any minimally invasive procedure would be - Answer- consider and plan for the possibility of conversion to open thyroidectomy
he external ear, which includes the auricle (or pinna) and external auditory canal, is composed of cartilage covered with skin. The primary function of the auricle is to - Answer- concentrate and conduct incoming sound waves into the external auditory canal.
Describe the internal inguinal ring - Answer- Structures that traverse the inguinal canal enter it from the abdomen by the internal ring, a natural opening in the transversalis fascia
The perioperative nurse should plan to remain close to the elderly patient during induction because - Answer- Airway anatomy changes in the elderly
The child inhales the favorite flavor while drifting off to sleep. This complementary therapy falls within the category of: - Answer- clinical aromatherapy
Which of the following sulci is of particular anatomic importance during surgery? - Answer- Two sulci of particular anatomic importance during surgery are: (1) the lateral sulcus, or sylvian fissure, which divides the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes, and (2) the central sulcus, or fissure of Rolando, which separates the frontal from the parietal lobe
Which of the following associations is incorrect pertaining to the blood supply of the brain - Answer- Vertebral arteries --- supplies the occipital lobe
TURP syndrome is often seen during the intraoperative period. Signs and symptoms exhibited by patients include - Answer- restlessness, apprehension, irritability, confusion, nausea, slow pulse rate, seizures, dysrhythmias, and rising blood pressure may be suggestive of TURP syndrome,
he blood is oxygenated in the lungs and returns to the left atrium through the pulmonary veins. Where does the blood flow after leaving the left atrium - Answer- Through the mitral valve into the left ventricle
Which of the following is not contained within the anterior mediastinum - Answer- Great Vessels
Definitive information about the extent and location of ischemic heart disease can be obtained from which of the following tests - Answer- Cardiac catherization
An interventional radiology procedure used to open a blocked or narrowed blood vessel as a result of atherosclerosis - Answer- Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
The mitral valve is anchored to the - Answer- left ventricular wall
the semi-invasive diagnostic test that illustrates heart wall motion and blood flow through the heart and quantifies cardiac function - Answer- Radionuclide imaging
Primary divisions of a nerve are known as - Answer- Rami
the correct branch of the Left main coronary artery - Answer- Circumflex coronary artery
When a thyroglossal duct cyst is present in an adult, it exists as a pretracheal cystic pouch attached to what structure - Answer- Hyoid
statement regarding risk factors for developing vascular disease is true - [Show Less]