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Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Gas injected into the posterior cavity of the eye following vitrectomy is more stable and requires fewer restrictions of a patient with regard to positioning and altitude than silicone oil.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silicone oil is more stable and requires fewer restrictions than gas, which dissipates and demands strict positioning to avoid complications like pressure on the retina.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following self-retaining retractors does NOT require attachment to the OR table?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balfour retractors are handheld or self-retaining without table attachment.
Question 3 of 5
Sutures with memory, such as chromic, plain, nylon, or other monofilaments, should be stretched tightly to remove any kinks in the strand before being handed to the surgeon.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stretching monofilaments with memory (e.g., nylon) can weaken them; kinks are avoided by proper handling, not stretching.
Question 4 of 5
Doyen, Kocher, Dennis, and Allen are names of which type of instrument?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These are intestinal clamps for bowel surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Method to diagnosis & locate seizures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An EEG diagnoses and locates seizures by recording brain electrical activity (A). PET (B) and MRI (C) assess metabolism and structure, while CT (D) is less specific for seizure activity.