Pre/Intra Op

Which statement by a patient scheduled for surgery is most important to report to the health care provider? a. "I had a heart valve replacement last year." b. "I had bacterial pneumonia 3 months ago." c. "I have knee pain whenever I walk or jog." d. "I have a strong family history of breast cancer."

a. "I had a heart valve replacement last year."

A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, "I just want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient? a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary preoperative preparations. d. Tell the patient she should not be so anxious because she is having a common, safe surgery.

a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery.

The surgical unit nurse has just received a patient with a history of smoking from the postanesthesia care unit. Which action is most important at this time? a. Auscultate for adventitious breath sounds. b. Obtain the patient's blood pressure and temperature. c. Remind the patient about harmful effects of smoking. d. Ask the health care provider about prescribing a nicotine patch.

a. Auscultate for adventitious breath sounds.

The nurse is preparing a patient for transport to the operating room. The patient is scheduled for a right knee arthroscopy. What actions should the nurse take at this time (select all that apply)? a. Ensure that the patient has voided. b. Verify that the informed consent is signed. c. Complete preoperative nursing documentation. d. Verify that the right knee is marked with indelible marker. e. Ensure that the H&P, diagnostic reports, and vital signs are on the chart.

a. Ensure that the patient has voided. b. Verify that the informed consent is signed. c. Complete preoperative nursing documentation. d. Verify that the right knee is marked with indelible marker. e. Ensure that the H&P, diagnostic reports, and vital signs are on the chart.

Many herbal products that are commonly taken cause surgical problems. Which herbs listed below should the nurse teach the patient to avoid before surgery to prevent an increase in bleeding for the surgical patient (select all that apply)? a. Garlic b. Fish oil c. Valerian d. Vitamin E e. Astragalus f. Ginkgo biloba

a. Garlic b. Fish oil d. Vitamin E f. Ginkgo biloba Valerian may cause excess sedation. Astragalus may increase blood pressure before and during surgery.

What type of procedural information should be given to a patient in preparation for ambulatory surgery (select all that apply)? a. How pain will be controlled b. Any fluid and food restrictions c. Characteristics of monitoring equipment d. What odors and sensations may be experienced e. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate

a. How pain will be controlled b. Any fluid and food restrictions e. Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if appropriate

A patient with a dislocated shoulder is prepared for a closed, manual reduction of the dislocation with monitored anesthesia care (MAC). The nurse anticipates the administration of a. IV midazolam (Versed). b. inhaled desflurane (Suprane). c. epidural lidocaine (Xylocaine). d. eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA).

a. IV midazolam (Versed).

A patient scheduled for hip replacement surgery in the early afternoon is NPO but receives and ingests a breakfast tray with clear liquids on the morning of surgery. What response does the nurse expect when the anesthesia care provider is notified? a. Surgery will be done as scheduled. b. Surgery will be rescheduled for the following day. c. Surgery will be postponed for 8 hours after the fluid intake. d. A nasogastric tube will be inserted to remove the fluids from the stomach.

a. Surgery will be done as scheduled. clear liquids may be taken up to 2 hours before surgery for healthy patients undergoing elective procedures.

The nurse's primary responsibility for the care of the patient undergoing surgery is a. developing an individualized plan of nursing care for the patient b. carrying out specific tasks related to surgical policies and procedures c. ensuring that the patient has been assess for safe administration of anesthesia d. performing a preoperative history and physical assessment to identify patient needs

a. developing an individualized plan of nursing care for the patient

When positioning a patient in preparation for surgery, the nurse understands that injury to the patient is most likely to occur as a result of: a. incorrect musculoskeletal alignment b. loss of perception of pain or pressures c. pooling of blood in peripheral vessels d. disregarding the patients need for modesty

a. incorrect musculoskeletal alignment

A patient is scheduled for a hemorrhoidectomy at an ambulatory day-surgery center. An advantage of performing surgery at an ambulatory center is a decreased need for a. laboratory tests and perioperative medications. b. preoperative and postoperative teaching by the nurse. c. psychologic support to alleviate fears of pain and discomfort. d. preoperative nursing assessment related to possible risks and complications.

a. laboratory tests and perioperative medications. usually less expensive and more convenient, generally involving fewer laboratory tests, fewer preoperative and postoperative medications, less psychologic stress, and less susceptibility to hospital acquired infections. However, the nurse is still responsible for assessing, supporting, and teaching the patient who is undergoing surgery, regardless of where the surgery is performed.

An overweight patient (BMI 28) is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at an outpatient surgery setting. The nurse knowns that a. surgery will involve multiple small incisions b. this setting is not appropriate for this procedure c. surgery will involve removing a portion of the liver d. the patient will need special preparation because of obesity

a. surgery will involve multiple small incisions

the two most common catastrophic events in the OR are:

anaphylaxis malignant hyperthermia (rigidity of skeletal muscles)

A patient who has never had any prior surgeries tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about an allergy to bananas and avocados. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? a. Notify the dietitian about the food allergies. b. Alert the surgery center about a possible latex allergy. c. Reassure the patient that all allergies are noted on the medical record. d. Ask whether the patient uses antihistamines to reduce allergic reactions.

b. Alert the surgery center about a possible latex allergy.

A patient who has diabetes and uses insulin to control blood glucose has been NPO since midnight before having a knee replacement surgery. Which action should the nurse take? a. Withhold the usual scheduled insulin dose because the patient is NPO. b. Obtain a blood glucose measurement before any insulin administration. c. Give the patient the usual insulin dose because stress will increase the blood glucose. d. Administer a lower dose of insulin because there will be no oral intake before surgery.

b. Obtain a blood glucose measurement before any insulin administration.

The patient tells the nurse in the preoperative setting that she has noticed she has a reaction when wearing rubber gloves. What is the most appropriate intervention? a. notify the surgeon so the case can be cancelled b. ask additional questions to asses for a possible latex allergy c. notify the OR staff immediately so that latex free supplies can be used d. no intervention is needed because the patient's rubber sensitivy has no bearing on surgery

b. ask additional questions to asses for a possible latex allergy

Priority Decision: When the nurse asks a preoperative patient about allergies, the patient reports a history of seasonal environmental allergies and allergies to a variety of fruits. What should the nurse do next? a. Note this information in the patient's record as hay fever and food allergies. b. Place an allergy alert wristband that identifies the specific allergies on the patient. c. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses experienced from these agents. d. Notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP) because the patient may have an increased risk for allergies to anesthetics.

c. Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses experienced from these agents. Risk factors for latex allergies include a history of hay fever and allergies to foods such as avocados, kiwi, bananas, potatoes, peaches, and apricots. A history of any allergic responsiveness increases the risk for hypersensitivity reactions to drugs used during anesthesia but the hay fever and fruit allergies are specifically related to latex allergy. After identifying the allergic reaction, the anesthesia care provider (ACP) should be notified, the allergy alert wristband should be applied, and the note in the record will include the allergies and reactions as well as the nursing actions related to the allergies.

When caring for a preoperative patient on the day of surgery, which actions included in the plan of care can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.) a. Teach incentive spirometer use. b. Explain preoperative routine care. c. Obtain and document baseline vital signs. d. Remove nail polish and apply pulse oximeter. e. Transport the patient by stretcher to the operating room.

c. Obtain and document baseline vital signs. d. Remove nail polish and apply pulse oximeter. e. Transport the patient by stretcher to the operating room.

A common reason that a nurse may need extra time when preparing older adults for surgery is their a. ineffective coping. b. limited adaptation to stress. c. diminished vision and hearing. d. need to include caregivers in activities.

c. diminished vision and hearing.

Preoperative considerations for older adults include (select all) a. only using large-print educational materials b. speaking louder for patients with hearing aids c. recognizing that sensory deficits may be present. d. providing warm blankets to prevent hypothermia e. teaching important information early in the morning.

c. recognizing that sensory deficits may be present. d. providing warm blankets to prevent hypothermia

this surgical team member is non sterile, non-scrubbed or gowned and documents what is going on

circulating nurse

During a preoperative review of systems, the patient reveals a history of renal disease. This finding suggests the need for which preoperative diagnostic tests? a. ECG and chest x-ray b. Serum glucose and CBC c. ABGs and coagulation tests d. BUN, serum creatinine, and electrolytes

d. BUN, serum creatinine, and electrolytes used to assess renal function and should be evaluated before surgery.

The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell (CBC) count results for a patient who is scheduled for surgery in a few days. The results are white blood cell (WBC) count 10.2 × 103/µL; hemoglobin 15 g/dL; hematocrit 45%; platelets 150 × 103/µL. Which action should the nurse take? a. Call the surgeon and anesthesiologist immediately. b. Ask the patient about any symptoms of a recent infection. c. Discuss the possibility of blood transfusion with the patient. d. Send the patient to the holding area when the operating room calls.

d. Send the patient to the holding area when the operating room calls.

A patient who takes a diuretic and a β-blocker to control blood pressure is scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery. Which patient information is most important to communicate to the health care provider before surgery? a. Hematocrit 36% b. Blood pressure 144/82 c. Pulse rate 58 beats/minute d. Serum potassium 3.2 mEq/L

d. Serum potassium 3.2 mEq/L

As the nurse prepares a patient the morning of surgery, the patient refuses to remove a wedding ring, saying, "I have never taken it off since the day I was married." Which response by the nurse is best? a. Have the patient sign a release and leave the ring on. b. Tape the wedding ring securely to the patient's finger. c. Tell the patient that the hospital is not liable for loss of the ring. d. Suggest that the patient give the ring to a family member to keep.

d. Suggest that the patient give the ring to a family member to keep.

A patient has received atropine before surgery and complains of dry mouth. Which action by the nurse is best? a. Check for skin tenting. b. Notify the health care provider. c. Ask the patient about any dizziness. d. Tell the patient dry mouth is an expected side effect.

d. Tell the patient dry mouth is an expected side effect.

The nurse interviews a patient scheduled to undergo general anesthesia for a hernia repair. Which information is most important to communicate to the surgeon and anesthesiologist before surgery? a. The patient drinks 3 or 4 cups of coffee every morning before going to work. b. The patient takes a baby aspirin daily but stopped taking aspirin 10 days ago. c. The patient drank 4 ounces of apple juice 3 hours before coming to the hospital. d. The patient's father died after receiving general anesthesia for abdominal surgery.

d. The patient's father died after receiving general anesthesia for abdominal surgery.

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a preoperative patient. Which test result should be brought to the attention of the surgeon immediately? a. Serum K+ of 3.8 mEq/L b. Hemoglobin of 15 g/dL c. Blood glucose of 100 mg/dL d. White blood cell (WBC) count of 18,500/μL

d. White blood cell (WBC) count of 18,500/μL This finding may indicate an infection.

A patient who normally takes 40 units of glargine insulin (long acting) at bedtime asks the nurse what to do about her dose the night before surgery. The best response would be to have her: a. skip her insulin altogether the night before surgery b. take her usual dose at bedtime and eat lighter breakfast in the morning c. eat a moderate meal before bedtime and then take half her usual insulin dose d. get instructions for her surgeon or health care provider on insulin adjustments

d. get instructions for her surgeon or health care provider on insulin adjustments

what is a side effect of ketamine and what drug can be given to reduce it?

hallucinations and nightmares versed

this surgical team member prepares the room with the team, serves as a patient advocate throughout entire surgical experience and maintains patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality

perioperative nurse

What are some things the patient should do pre-op before surgery that the nurse should instruct?

stop smoking 6 weeks prior NPO at midnight pysicals must be done site must be marked remove all personal belongings (including dentures, contacts), empty bladder

The nurse requests a client to sign the surgical consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be glad when this is over so that I can go home." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." 3. "I need to practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music." 4. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible."

1. "I will be glad when this is over so that I can go home."

The nurse in the holding area of the surgery department is interviewing a client who requests to keep his religious medal on during surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement? 1. Notify the surgeon about the client's request to wear the medal. 2. Tape the medal to the client and allow the client to wear the medal. 3. Request that the family member take the medal prior to surgery. 4. Explain that taking the medal to surgery is against the policy.

2. Tape the medal to the client and allow the client to wear the medal.

During a preoperative interview with the nurse, a patient scheduled for an elective hysterectomy to treat benign tumors of the uterus tells the nurse that she just does not know whether she can to through with the surgery because she will die in surgery as her mother did. The most appropriate response by the nurse is: A) "tell me more about what happened to your mother." B) "you will receive medications to reduce your anxiety." C) "surgical techniques have improved a lot in recent years." D) "many people have fears and anxieties about surgery."

A) "tell me more about what happened to your mother."

A nurse is assisting an anesthesiologist in the delivery of nitrous oxide by face mask to a client during the induction of anesthesia. Which of the following is the priority nursing action? A) Assess oxygen saturation B) Maintain blood pressure C) Palpate a pulse rate D) Check temperature

A) Assess oxygen saturation The greatest risk to the client is injury from hypoxia.

The intraoperative activity that is performed by the perioperative nurse and is specific to the circulating function is (Select all that apply) A) Counting sponges, needles, and surgical instruments. B) Passing instruments to the surgeon and assistants. C) Preparing the instrument table and sterile equipment. D) Admitting, identifying, and assessing the patient.

A) Counting sponges, needles, and surgical instruments. C) Preparing the instrument table and sterile equipment. D) Admitting, identifying, and assessing the patient.

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy. The client's temperature is 39 C orally. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Inform the surgeon of the elevated temperature B) Transfer the client to the preoperative unit C) Apply ice packs to the groin D) Encourage the client to increase intake of clear liquids

A) Inform the surgeon of the elevated temperature to determine if cancelling the surgery is necessary due to an underlying infection

A nurse is caring for a client who develops malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) A) Infuse iced IV fluids B) Administer 100% oxygen C) Place the client in a cooling blanket D) Treat the complication while continuing surgery E) Administer IV dantrolene

A) Infuse iced IV fluids to lower the rapidly rising temperature B) Administer 100% oxygen to help prevent hypoxia due to muscle tremors and rigidity from increased lactic acid C) Place the client in a cooling blanket will help lower temperature E) Administer IV dantrolene a muscle relaxant that treatment malignant hyperthermia.

Which of the following best defines the role of the nurse anesthetist as a member of the surgical team is that they A) May function independently in the administration of anesthetics. B) Has the same credentials and responsibilities as an anesthesiologist. C) Has supervision by the anesthesiologist or surgeon while administrating anesthesia. D) Is responsible for intraoperative administration of anesthetics ordered by the anesthesiologist.

A) May function independently in the administration of anesthetics.

Legal responsibility for obtaining informed consent for surgery is the responsibility of the A) Physician B) Registered Nurse C) Admission clerk D) Anesthesiologist

A) Physician

A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who is to have abdominal surgery. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? (Select all that apply) A) Take your heart medication with a sip of water before surgery B) Splint the abdominal incision with a pillow when coughing and deep breathing C) Bed rest is recommended for the first 48 hours D) Antiembolism stockings are applied before surgery E) You may eat solid foods up to 4 hours before surgery

A) Take your heart medication with a sip of water before surgery B) Splint the abdominal incision with a pillow when coughing and deep breathing D) Antiembolism stockings are applied before surgery

When caring for a patient who is receiving an epidural of dilaudid and bupivacaine, which information obtained by the nurse indicated that the patient may be experiencing side effects of the medication? (Select all that apply) A) The patient complains of a pounding headache. B) The patient becomes restless and agitated. C) The patient has not voided for over 10 hours D) The patient has cramping abdominal pain.

A) The patient complains of a pounding headache. C) The patient has not voided for over 10 hours

Which information about medication use in a preoperative patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider? A) The patient takes garlic capsules daily but did not take any on the surgical day. B) The patient took a sedative medication the previous night to assist in falling asleep. C) The patient uses acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed for occasional aches and pains. D) The patient has a history of cocaine use but quit using the drug over 10 years ago.

A) The patient takes garlic capsules daily but did not take any on the surgical day.

A nurse anesthetist is giving information about the different adjuncts to general anesthesia. To prevent respiratory depression caused by a drug interaction with midazolam, the nurse should avoid administering what medication? A) Vecuronium. B) Methadone. C) Ondansetron. D) Metoclopramide.

A) Vecuronium.

During a preoperative physical examination, the nurse is alerted to the possibility of compromised respiratory function during or after surgery in a patient with which problem? a. Obesity b. Dehydration c. Enlarged liver d. Decreased peripheral pulses

A) obesity

A surgical patient's premedication regimen includes midazolam (Versed). The most likely desired effects of this medication are A.Monitored anesthesia care and amnesia. B.Induction and maintenance of anesthesia. C.Analgesia and prevention of intraoperative vomiting. D.Relaxation of skeletal muscles and facilitation of endotracheal intubation.

A.Monitored anesthesia care and amnesia.

Appropriate preoperative teaching for the patient scheduled for abdominal surgery includes (select all that apply). A) Care of the surgical incision. B) Methods for effective deep breathing and coughing. C) Medication used during surgery. D) The need to complete all ordered antibiotics after surgery. E) Expected postoperative outcomes.

B) Methods for effective deep breathing and coughing. C) Medication used during surgery. E) Expected postoperative outcomes.

A nurse is caring for a client who develops a systemic toxic reaction following a regional block. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Monitor serum creatinine levels B) Provide airway support C) Turn the client to the right side D) Administer 0.9% sodium chloride 500 mL IV bolus

B) Provide airway support A systemic toxic reaction results in CNS depression. In this event, it is important to support the client's airway with maintaining patency and administering supplemental oxygen

Proper attire for the semi restricted area of the surgery department is: A) Street clothing B) Surgical attire and head cover C) Surgical attire, head cover, and mask D) Street clothing with the addition of shoe covers

B) Surgical attire and head cover

The nurse is assessing a 36 year old woman who has been admitted for knee surgery. Which information obtained during the preoperative assessment should be reported to the surgeon before surgery? A) The patient's lack of knowledge about postoperative pain measures. B) The patient's statement that her last menstrual period was 8 weeks previously. C) The patient's history of a postoperative infection following a prior cholecystectomy. D) The patient's concern that she will be unable to care for her children postoperatively.

B) The patient's statement that her last menstrual period was 8 weeks previously.

What information would have the highest priority to be included in preoperative teaching for a 68-year-old patient scheduled for a colectomy? A. How to care for the wound B. How to deep breathe and cough C. The location and care of drains after surgery D. Which medications will be used during surgery

B. How to deep breathe and cough Because anesthesia, an abdominal incision, and pain can impair the patient's respiratory status in the postoperative period, it is of high priority to teach the patient to cough and deep breathe. Otherwise, the patient could develop atelectasis and pneumonia, which would delay early recovery from surgery and hospital discharge.

The nurse asks the patient who is scheduled for general anesthesia at an ambulatory surgical center when he ate last. He replies that he had a light breakfast a couple of hours before coming to the surgery center. Which of the following would the nurse do first? A. ask the patient to void before surgery B. notify the surgeon and the anesthesia care provider C. tell the patient to come back tomorrow since he ate a meal D. proceed with the preoperative check list including site identification

B. notify the surgeon and the anesthesia care provider

The nurse recognizes that the use of local anesthesia would be particularly beneficial to a patient when A. same-day discharge is desirable after surgery. B. the patient has recently taken food and fluids. C. the surgical procedure requires major-muscle relaxation. D. the patient is very apprehensive about having surgery.

B. the patient has recently taken food and fluids.

A nurse is recovering a patient who received conscious sedation for cosmetic surgery. Which of the following is an advantage that conscious sedation has over general anesthesia? A) Loss of sensation at the surgical site B) Reduction of fear and anxiety and need for assistance with airway patency and ventilation C) Amnesia and relief of pain D) Monitoring in phase I recovery

C) Amnesia and relief of pain

A patient undergoing a surgical procedure with general anesthesia exhibits muscle rigidity, body temperature (T) of 103° F (39.4° C), pulse (P) of 100 beats per minute (bpm), and a respiratory rate (RR) of 26 breaths per minute. The symptoms subside with the administration of dantrolene. What should the nurse include in the patient's postoperative instructions? A) Taking antipyretics will bring your body temperature down. B) Do not have any future surgeries under general anesthesia. C) Consider getting genetic testing for malignant hyperthermia. D) You should refrain from using any products that may contain latex.

C) Consider getting genetic testing for malignant hyperthermia. Hyperthermia, tachycardia, and tachypnea, along with skeletal muscle rigidity induced by general anesthesia, are indications of malignant hyperthermia

A nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values before surgery. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply) A) Potassium 3.9 B) Sodium 145 C) Creatinine 2.8 D) Blood glucose 235 E) WBC 17,850

C) Creatinine 2.8 D) Blood glucose 235 E) WBC 17,850

A nurse is verifying informed consent for a client who is having paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) A) Explain to the client the purpose of having the procedure B) Inform the client the risks to having the procedure C) Ensure the client understands the information about the procedure D) Witness the client signing the informed consent form E) Determine if the client is capable of understanding the procedure

C) Ensure the client understands the information about the procedure D) Witness the client signing the informed consent form E) Determine if the client is capable of understanding the procedure

A nurse administered midazolam IV bolus to a client before a procedure. His BP is 86/40 mmHg and his pulse is 134/min. Which of the following IV medications should the nurse administer? A) Naloxone B) Morphine C) Flumazenil D) Atropine

C) Flumazenil Reveres effects of benzodiazepines

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a headache following an epidural regional nerve block. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Decrease fluid intake B) Apply pressure to the puncture site C) Place the head of bed flat D) Instruct the client to lay prone

C) Place the head of the bed flat to decrease the intensity of the headache

The nurse asks a hospitalized patient to sign the operative permit as directed by the health care provider's preoperative orders. The patient tells the nurse, "I do not really understand what is involved in the surgery." the nurse should A) Postpone the consent form signing and notify the holding room staff that the health care provider needs to discuss the surgery with the patient. B) Explain what the planned surgical procedure entails before having the patient sign the consent form. C) Have the patient sign the form and ask the health care provider to visit the patient before surgery to further explain the procedure. D) Delay the patient's signature on the consent form and notify the health care provider that the informed consent process is not complete.

D) Delay the patient's signature on the consent form and notify the health care provider that the informed consent process is not complete.

A patient is seen at the health care provider's office several weeks before hip surgery for preoperative assessment. The patient reports use of Echinacea, Saw Palmetto, and glucosamine/chondroitin. The nurse should: A) Advise the patient to stop the use of all herbs and supplements at this time. B) Teach the patient that these products may be continue preoperatively. C) Ascertain that there will be no interactions with anesthetic agents. D) Discuss the use of these supplements with the patient's health care provider.

D) Discuss the use of these supplements with the patient's health care provider.

A preoperative nurse is caring for a client who is having a colon resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Encourage the client to void after the preoperative medication administration B) Administer antibiotics 2 hours before surgery C) Remove hair using a manual razor D) Remove nail polish on fingers and toes

D) Remove nail polish on fingers and toes to ensure the nail beds are visible for color and circulation

A priority nursing intervention to assist a preoperative patient in coping with fear of pain would be to: A. inform the patient that pain medication will be available B. teach the patient to use guided imagery to help manage pain C. describe the type of pain expected with the patient's particular surgery D. explain the pain management plan, including the use of a pain intensity scale

D. explain the pain management plan, including the use of a pain intensity scale

While assessing patient preoperatively, the nurse notices a history of a latex allergy. Which of the following would be an appropriate intervention? A. notify the surgeon so that the case can be canceled B. give the patient antihistamines to prevent anaphylactic shock C. question the patient about hos hiw or her allergy developed D. notify the operating room staff so that latex-free supplies can be used

D. notify the operating room staff so that latex-free supplies can be used

A patient is to receive ranitidine (Zantac) preoperatively. He tells the nurse that he took his esomeprazole (Nexium) today (as ordered). The nurse explains that these medications will: A. calm the patient and relieve his anxiety B. provide sedation and amnesia before surgery C. prevent aspiration of stomach contents into his lungs D. work to decrease stomach acids and help avoid nausea after surgery

D. work to decrease stomach acids and help avoid nausea after surgery

What is the #1 definitive treatment for malignant hyperthermia?

Dantrolene