Peri-operative & musculoskeletal questions
Which medication directly inhibits osteoclasts, thereby reducing bone loss and increasing BMD?
Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
A patient is scheduled for a reduction mammoplasty. What classification of surgery does the nurse understand that this is?
Optional
As a nurse working in an ambulatory surgery center, you are admitting a client who is going to have a biopsy of a skin lesion. What is an important part of the preoperative process?
Review preoperative instructions
Which may occur if a client experiences compartment syndrome in an upper extremity?
Volkmann's contracture
A nurse evaluates the potential effects of a client's medication therapies before surgery. Which drug classification may cause respiratory depression from an associated electrolyte imbalance during anesthesia?
diuretics
Which nursing intervention is essential in caring for a client with compartment syndrome?
keep the affected limb at the level of the heart & remove all external sources of pressure such as clothing and jewellry
Characterize risk factors associated with osteoporosis in men, including medications
(e.g., corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, aluminum-containing antacids), chronic diseases (e.g., kidney, lung, gastrointestinal), and undiagnosed low testosterone levels.
What action by the nurse best encompasses the preoperative phase?
Educating clients on signs and symptoms of infection
Which general nursing measure is used for a client with a fracture reduction?
Encourage participation in ADLs
Which of the following techniques least exhibits surgical asepsis?
Suctioning the nasopharyngeal cavity of a client
Nursing assessment findings reveal that the client is afraid of dying during the surgical procedure. Which surgical team member would be most helpful in addressing the client's concern?
Surgeon
A client with chronic osteomyelitis has undergone 6 weeks of antibiotic therapy. The wound appearance has not improved. What action would the nurse anticipate to promote healing?
Surgical debridement
