Assisting with Surgery

A CNA can adjust the flow meter if a patient feels short of breath.

• True

• False

Healthcare workers encourage patients to cough and deep breath to prevent against_________.

Perioperative is a term used to describe the period of time

• during the surgery.

• before the surgery

• between learning of the surgery to full recovery.

• spent in the recovery room.

When asked a question about the surgical procedure a client is scheduled for, the nursing assistant

• suggests that the client ask the doctor the question before the procedure.

• tells the client not to worry, that everything will be just fine.

• reports the question to the nurse immediately.

• answers the question to the best of his or her ability.

The purpose of putting a person on NPO status before surgery is to

• decrease vomiting.

• prevent embolism.

• empty the bowel.

• prevent constipation.

What will the nursing assistant do to keep a client safe following the administration of the sedative?

• Assist him or her with performing deep-breathing exercises.

• Keep the side rails up on the bed or stretcher.

• Take his or her vital signs at least every 2 hours.

• Apply anti-embolism (TED) stockings.

The purpose of the opening at the toe of an anti-embolism (TED) stocking is to

• allow foot care to be provided without taking off the stocking.

• provide ventilation so that the feet do not sweat.

• inspect the person's toes for good circulation.

• make it easier to apply safely.

Postoperatively, a client is ordered to do coughing and deep-breathing exercises. What will the nursing assistant do when the client reports that it "hurts too much" and refuses to cooperate?

• Allow the client to do the exercises later when he or she is in less pain

• Give the client an incentive spirometer to use instead.

• Help the client to do the exercise from the supine position.

• Support the incision site with a small pillow while doing the exercises.

How does a sequential compression device (SCD) work?

• The sleeves around the legs fill with air and then deflate, massaging the leg and assisting with blood return back to the heart.

• Different areas of the mattress inflate and deflate, helping to prevent the formation of pressure ulcers.

• Suction is applied to keep the stomach empty.

• The elastic fabric applies pressure to the legs to assist blood to return back to the heart.

Care given during a client's recovery from cardiac bypass surgery will include

• Using a lift device for positioning.

• Using a wheelchair for all transfers.

• Staying in bed until the incision has completely healed.

• Encouraging short, frequent walks down the hall.