Which of the
following is a normal finding on postoperative day 8 of a carotid endarterectomy?
A.A temperature of 100.5°F B. Serosanguinous drainage with some tenderness C. A flesh-colored induration along the entire length of the incision D.A fluctuant collection of milky fluid
Mrs. Evans is an
82-year-old female who is on postoperative day 3 following resection of a small bowel tumor. She is alert today and her nasogastric tube is removed. The AGACNP knows that if the recovery proceeds normally, Mrs. Evans may begin clear liquids:
A.Immediately B. In 24 hours C. When bowel sounds return D.After a negative swallow study
When writing the
initial postoperative progress note, the AGACNP should be sure to include all of the following except:
A.A summary of the procedure and any significant deviations from normal B. An outline of the plan for postoperative management and follow-up C. The plan for ongoing monitoring D.Mechanism of DVT prophylaxis
T. is a 39-year-old
male who presents to the hospital emergency room with a chief complaint of profound substernal chest pain. Results of the 12-lead ECG and cardiac enzymes test are normal. Vital signs are as follows: temperature 101.9°F, pulse 129 bpm, respirations 26 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg. The patient is pale and clearly unwell, and physical examination reveals a systolic pericardial crunching sound. Which of the following additional pieces of history would make the AGACNP suspect acute mediastinitis?
A.A 48 pack year smoke history B. A 2-day history of vomiting C. Aortic valve regurgitation D.Cardiac tamponade
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