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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Managing Intracranial Pressure after Cerebral Aneurysm Resection: Considerations for Suctioning

PACU has several patients with endotracheal tubes. Which patient should receive the least amount of suctioning?A. Transplant of a kidneyB. Replacement of an aortic valveC. Cerebral anuerysm...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding the Role of Thrombocytopenia in the Risks Associated with Pulmonary Artery (PA) Catheter Insertion

Which hematologic problem significantly increases the risks associated with pulmonary artery (PA) catheter insertion?LeukocytosisHypovolemiaHemolytic anemiaThrombocytopenia ThrombocytopeniaPA catheter insertion carries a significant risk of bleeding, which is increased...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Patients with Sepsis: Importance of Elevating Head of Bed to 30 Degrees

A patient with sepsis is orally intubated on mechanical ventilation. Which nursing action is most important?Giving morphine for discomfortClustering nursing care activitiesUsing an open-suctioning techniqueElevating the head...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Bruising In The Right Upper Quadrant Of The Abdomen: Causes And Possible Organ Injuries

Bruising over the right upper quadrant could indicate injury to which of the following? Liver Bruising over the right upper quadrant of the abdomen could indicate injury...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Gallbladder Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

You should have an index of suspicion that a patient with pain referred to the right shoulder has an injury to which organ? Liver When a patient...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding the Role and Functions of Solid Organs in the Human Body

Which of the following are considered solid organs? Pancreas and spleen Solid organs refer to organs that are made up of compact tissue and maintain a fixed...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Injury: Blood in Urine, Lower Back Pain, Swelling, Nausea and More

Which of the following signs would indicate that an injury to the kidney has occurred? Hematuria There are several signs that indicate that an injury to the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Spotting an Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms, Causes, and Immediate Medical Attention Required

You are assessing a patient who reports pain that is tearing and describes it as going from the abdomen posteriorly. What should you suspect? Dissecting abdominal aneurysm...