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WorksheetsSIP 5: Post op complications
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is post operative atelectasis?
Infection of lung after the surgery
Collapse or partial collapse of a lung after surgery
Increased production of muscus in lung after surgery
Inflammation of the lung tissue after surgery
If a patient is on NG low intermittent suction, 4hourly manual NG aspiration is not necessary.
True
False
How does an incentive spirometry help in enhancing lung expansion?
By increasing alveolar pressure
By applying negative pressure during inspiration
Through a spontaneous sustained decreased in pleural pressure
Through a sustained mechanically enhanced positive airway pressure
The General Consent can be used for blood transfusion if patient has not gone for procedure.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT used for preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) /Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?
Early mobilization
Compression stockings
Cold therapy
Anticoagulants for high risk patients
Which of the following is a sign of DVT?
Cough and breathlessness
Palpitations and dizziness
Abdominal pain and vomiting
Leg swelling and pain
Which of the following statement pertaining to drain care is INCORRECT?
Ensure drain is located below the insertion site to facilitate drainage
Ensure clamps on the tubing are unclamped at all times unless indicated
Drain need to be clamped when sending patient for procedure
Vacuum indicator must be compressed in active drains at all times
Drain output documentation is NOT required if there is no acumulater drin for the past 24hours.
True
False
The nurse finds a dislodged redivac drain in the morning. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
Immediately reinsert back the drain
Clean the drain insertion site with NaCl 0.9% and cover it with sterile gauze, inform Doctor
Collecting the drainage fluid for analysis
Notify the team Doctor during afternoon round
Which of the following is a common sign of post-operative ileus?
Hyperactive bowel sounds
Passing flatus
Having a bowel movement
Abdominal distension
