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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test

Category - Transfer

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A patient is transferred to the PACU and presents with snoring respirations and little chest expansion while breathing. The tech notes that their oxygen saturations are at 94% and starting to decrease. What is the tech’s first action?
  1. Perform a jaw thrust to open the airway.
  2. Notify the physician immediately.
  3. Stimulate the patient to take deeper breaths.
  4. Turn the patient prone.
Explanation
Answer: C-The tech should stimulate the patient to take deeper breaths. The patient may be in a relaxed state following anesthesia and the tongue muscle may slip backward, partially occluding the airway. By stimulating the patient, they may awaken slightly and take several deep breaths, reducing snoring and increasing respiratory effort and oxygen saturations. If depressed respirations continue, the tech should consider repositioning the patient and administering oxygen.
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