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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep - Question List

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16. A patient is transferred to the PACU and presents with snoring respirations and little chest expansion while breathing. The nurse notes that their oxygen saturations are at 94% and starting to decrease. What is the nurse’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.
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17. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the patient most likely to have during the recovery period after surgery?
  1. Dysfunctional grieving
  2. Altered nutrition, less than bodily requirements
  3. Disorientation and confusion
  4. Ineffective thermoregulation
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18. What aspects of the PACU may help the psychological wellbeing of the patient recovering from surgery?
  1. The presence of many monitors so the patient knows the PACU has advanced technology to help them.
  2. Many nurses and technicians, which gives the patient confidence in the abilities of the nursing staff.
  3. A large, open room so the patient is aware that others are also recovering from surgery.
  4. Low lighting so the patient is not exposed to harsh glare during recovery.
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19. The patient arrives in the recovery room with a blood pressure of 148/100 mmHg. Upon report from the anesthesiologist, the patient has no cardiac history and is currently asymptomatic. What is the nurse’s next action?
  1. Assess the patient for increased pain and anxiety.
  2. Listen to the patient’s heart and lung sounds.
  3. Ask the patient to sit up and raise the head of the bed.
  4. Both A and B
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20. A patient is transferred to the post-surgical unit and the nurse receives a report on their status. During the report, they are notified that the patient has a history of thrombocytopenia. Which of the following measures should the nurse perform to reduce the risk of this patient developing a blood clot?
  1. Provide prophylactic aspirin to reduce clot formation.
  2. Tell the patient to avoid crossing their legs.
  3. Have the patient remain in bed with a pillow under the knees.
  4. Both A and B
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