Nfdn 2003 Midterm Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What does an indwelling catheter do {Ans: Gradually decompresses an over-distended bladder Has 2-3 lumens Continuous drainage Has a balloon}Oxygen health history assessment questions {Ans: Pain Fatigue Smoking Medications Herbals Dyspnea Cough Allergies}Why might someone have a catheter {Ans: Relieve retention Empty bladder for surgery Sterile specimen Measure post residual volume Monitor output}What will cause a hypotensive episode and bladder spasms {Ans: Draining a full bladder to fast}What is evisceration {Ans: When the internal organ(s) come out of a wound. APPLY a moist sterile dressing. NEVER push back in}What are some common post-op. problems {Ans: Hypothermia Cardiac compromise Neurological compromise Airway complications Pain Nausea and vomiting Side effects to analgesia Delayed healing Wound dehiscence}