ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 33 : Care of the Surgical Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
Insertion of an endotracheal tube into the patient's trachea to maintain an open airway and administer inhalant anesthesia and oxygen is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intubation is the process of inserting an endotracheal tube into the trachea to secure an airway for anesthesia and oxygen delivery.
Question 2 of 5
Removal of an endotracheal tube is known as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Extubation refers to the removal of an endotracheal tube from the trachea once it is no longer needed.
Question 3 of 5
surgery uses a specialized scope and instruments in place of making a large incision.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laparoscopic surgery involves using a scope and small incisions to perform minimally invasive procedures.
Question 4 of 5
A rapid and severe rise in body temperature that occurs while under a general anesthesia as a result of an inherited genetic trait is called
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic condition causing a severe reaction to anesthesia, characterized by rapid temperature increase.
Question 5 of 5
How well the edges of the surgical incision meet and align with one another is called
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wound apposition describes how well the edges of a surgical incision align, affecting healing and cosmetic outcomes.