Who should mark the skin with an indelible pen ahead of surgery?

In which of the following situations might nitrous oxide (Entonox) be considered?

The night after an exploratory laparotomy, a patient who has a nasogastric tube attached to low suction reports nausea. A nurse should take which of the following actions first?

Recommended preoperative fasting times are:

Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation?

Which of these is an example of an open question?

A patient has just returned from theatre following surgery on their left arm. They have a PCA infusion connected and from the admission, you remember that they have poor dexterity with their right hand. They are currently pain free. What actions would you take?

Famous actress has had plastic surgery. The media contacts the nurse on the unit and asks for information about the surgery. The nurse knows:

Covert communication may include the following except:

Patient is in for oxygen therapy

Patient is post of repair of tibia and fibula possible signs of compartment syndrome include

What does assessing for no refusal means?

An adult is offered the opportunity to participate in research on a new therapy. The researcher ask the nurse to obtain the patient’s consent. What is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of giving recognition?

A patient is scheduled to undergo an Elective Surgery. What is the least thing that should be done?

Barbara was screaming in pain later in the day despite the PCA in-situ. You refer back to your nurse in charge for a stronger pain killer. She refused to call the doctor because her pain relief was reassessed earlier. What will you do next?

What is right in case of consent among children under 18.

According to Argyle (1988), when two people communicate what percentage of what is communicated is actually in the words spoken?

A patient has been assessed as lacking capacity to make their own decisions, what government legislation or act should be referred to:

Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation?

You are looking after a postoperative patient and when carrying out their observations, you discover that they are tachycardic and anxious, with an increased respiratory rate. What could be happening? What would you do?

How soon after surgery is the patient expected to pass urine?

When a patient arrives to the hospital who speaks a different language. Who is responsible for arranging an interpreter?

A patient in your care is about to go for a liver biopsy. What are the most likely potential complications related to this procedure?

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?

Which of the following is NOT an example of non-verbal communication?

A patient under u developed shortness of breath while climbing stairs. U inform this to the doctor. This response is interpreted ass:

Barbara, a 75-year old patient from a nursing home was admitted on your ward because of fractured neck of femur after a trip. She will require an open-reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) procedure to correct the injury. Which of the following statements will help her understand the procedure?

Which behaviours will encourage a patient to talk about their concerns?

It is important that patients are effectively fasted prior to surgery in order to:

Patient is post op liver biopsy which is a sign of serious complication?

What serious condition is a possibility for patients positioned in the Lloyd Davies position during surgery?

Which of the following is a severe complication during 24 hrs post liver biopsy?

An adult has been medicated for her surgery. The operating room (OR) nurse, when going through the client’s chart, realizes that the consent form has not been signed. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take?

Who should mark the skin with an indelible pen ahead of surgery?

The following must be considered in procuring a consent, except:

What do you have to consider if you are obtaining a consent from the patient?

A nurse has been told that a client’s communications are tangential. The nurse would expect that the clients verbal responses to questions would be:

Which of the following approaches creates a barrier to communication?

Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?

Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?

When communicating with someone who isn’t a native English speaker, which of the following is NOT advisable?

When do you gain consent from a patient and consider it valid?

if a client is experiencing hypotension post operatively, the head is not tilted in which of the following surgeries

Mr Khan, is visiting his son in London when he was admitted in accident and emergency due to abdominal pain. Mr. Khan is from Pakistan and does not speak the English language. As his nurse, what is your best action:

What serious condition is a possibility for patients positioned in the Lloyd Davies position during surgery?

Now the medical team encourages early ambulation in the post- operative period. which complication is least prevented by this?

When communicating with a client who speaks a different language, which best practice should the nurse implement?

A nurse has been told that a client’s communications are tangential. The nurse would expect that the client’s verbal responses to questions would be:

Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation?

What are the principles of communicating with a patient with delirium?

Which of the following are barriers to effective communication?

When communicating with someone who isn’t a native English speaker, which of the following is advisable?

When communicating with someone who isn’t a native English speaker, which of the following is NOT advisable?

Which of the following is NOT an example of non-verbal communication?

The nursing staff communicates that the new manager has a focus on the “bottom line,” and little concern for the quality of care. What is likely true of this nurse manager?

What position should you prepare the patient Paracentesis?

Why is it essential to humidify oxygen used during respiratory therapy?

Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse- client interaction?

What are the principles of gaining informed consent prior to a planned surgery?

A patient puts out his arm so that you can take his blood pressure. What type of consent is this?

Which therapeutic statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?

When an oropharyngeal airway is inserted properly, what is the sign

A nurse assists the physician in performing liver biopsy. After the biopsy the nurse places the patient in which position?

Which of the following statements by a nurse would indicate an understanding of intrapersonal communications?

Position to make breathing effective?

Lumbar post op patient moving and handling

You went back to see Mr Derby who is 1 day post-herniorraphy. As you approach him he complained of difficulty of breathing with respiration rate of 23 breaths per minute and oxygen saturation 92% in room air. What is your next action to help him?

What is the preferred position for abdominal Paracenthesis?

Accurate postoperative observations are key to assessing a patient’s deterioration or recovery. The Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) is a scoring system that supports that aim. What is the primary purpose of MEWS?

Gurgling sound from airway in a postoperative client indicates what

When an oropharyngeal airway is inserted properly, what is the sign

Which behaviours will encourage a patient to talk about their concerns?

What should be included in your initial assessment of your patient’s respiratory status?

Reason for dyspnoea in patients who diagnosed with Glomerulonephritis patients?

A patient has just returned from theatre following surgery on his left arm. He has a PCA infusion connected and from the admission, you remember that they have poor dexterity with his right hand. He is currently pain free. What actions would you take?

A patient is being prepared for a surgery and was placed on NPO. What is the purpose of NPO?

Which of the following descriptors is most appropriate to use when stating the “problem” part of a nursing diagnosis?

What factors are essential in demonstrating supportive communication to patients?

Lisa, a working mother of 3, has approached you during a recent attendance of her daughter in Accident and Emergency because of an acute asthma attack about smoking cessation. What is your most appropriate response to her?

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of giving recognition?

A patient doesn’t sign the consent for mastectomy. But bystanders strongly feel that she needs surgery.

As a registered nurse in a unit what would consider as a priority to a patient immediately post operatively?

Patient has just been told by the physician that she has stage III uterine cancer. The patient says to the nurse, “I don’t know what to do. How do I tell my husband?” and begins to cry. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the MOST therapeutic?

A patient in your care is about to go for a liver biopsy. What are the most likely potential complications related to this procedure?

patient just had just undergone lumbar laminectomy, what is the best nursing intervention?

An example of a positive outcome of a nurse-health team relationship would be:

You are the nurse assigned in recovery room or post anaesthetic care unit. The main priority of care in such area is:

You are caring for a 17 year old woman who has been admitted with acute exacerbation of asthma. Her peak flow readings are deteriorating and she is becoming wheezy. What would you do?

Which nursing statement is good example of the therapeutic communication technique of focusing?

The nurse asks a newly admitted client. “What can we 4.do to help you?” What is the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?

Which of the following methods of wound closure is most suitable for a good cosmetic result following surgery?

Why is it important that patients are effectively fasted prior to surgery?

Communication is not the message that was intended but rather the message that was received. The statement that best helps explain this is

A patient with learning disability is accompanied by a voluntary independent mental capacity advocate. What is his role?

Early ambulation prevents all complications except:

Which of the following statements by a nurse would indicate an understanding of intrapersonal communications?

Safe moving and handling of an anaesthetized patient is imperative to reduce harm to both the patient and staff. What is the minimum number of staff required to provide safe manual handling of a patient in theatre?

What law should be taken into consideration when a patient has hearing difficulties and would need hearing aids?

A patient is assessed as lacking capacity to give consent if they are unable to: