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Question 1 of 5

The patient who is considered at risk for surgical complications is...

A. A patient who smokes

B. A patient with arthritis

C. A dehydrated patient

D. A patient with HTN (hypertension)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A patient who smokes

Question 2 of 5

Which inhalation anesthetic gas can cause retinopathy in premature infants?

A. Oxygen

B. Sevoflurane

C. Desflurane

D. Nitrous oxide

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Oxygen

Question 3 of 5

The surgical patient is a 35-year-old woman who has been administered general anesthesia. The nurse recognizes that the patient is in stage II (the excitement stage) of anesthesia. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement during this stage?

A. Rub the patient's back.

B. Restrain the patient.

C. Encourage the patient to express feelings.

D. Stroke the patient's hand.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Restrain the patient.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is planning the postoperative care of a patient who is admitted to the postsurgical unit following a parathyroidectomy. What should be included in this patient's plan of care?

A. Monitoring the patient for a positive Chvostek sign

B. Keeping the patient NPO for the first 24 hours postoperative

C. Administering calcium supplements on a PRN basis

D. Monitoring the patient for increased bowel sounds

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitoring the patient for a positive Chvostek sign

Question 5 of 5

Which of these glands has more exocrine than endocrine tissue?

A. Pancreas

B. Thyroid

C. Adrenal gland

D. Pineal gland

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pancreas

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