Csfa Practice Test Study Guide Graded A+

A 70-year-old patient who underwent an 8-hour colon resection is at the greatest risk for which of the following? A. diverting colostomy B. postoperative infection C. myocardial infarction D. hyperthermia {Ans: B. All 3 components to this question are contributing factors to higher risk of wound infection: 1) the age of the patient, 2) the extended time of the procedure, and 3) the wound classification.}A. The splenic artery runs retroperitoneal below the stomach C. The common duct is medial to the stomach. D. The pancreatic duct is retroperitoneal and underneath the stomach. {Ans: INFO}When should the patient's chest tubes be attached to the drainage system during a thoracotomy? A. after the thoracic cavity is closed B. immediately upon insertion C. within an hour of the procedure D. upon arrival in the PACU {Ans: A}According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following patient needs should be met first? A. esteem B. belonging C. physiological D. safety {Ans: C. Physiological needs must be met first before any of the other needs can be considered. Physiological needs include breathing, circulation, and the patient's physical condition.}During a routine abdominal hysterectomy, the anesthesiologist notes that the patient is becoming