During a routine check-up, Mr. Jenkins shares his medical history with his doctor. Which of the following is NOT part of Mr. Jenkins' medical history?

During morning rounds at the hospital, the nurse checks Mr. Jenkins' vital signs. What is the current temperature of Mr. Jenkins as noted in the recent vitals?

While caring for a post-operative patient, Aria, the nurse, notes erythema, swelling, and a small amount of ___ drainage from the lower end of the sternal incision.

During a follow-up appointment, Mr. Jenkins tells his nurse about two symptoms he is experiencing as he prepares for discharge. What are these symptoms?

Anika, a nurse on a medical-surgical unit, is monitoring her patients for early signs of infection. Which of the following should she recognize as early indicators?

Charlotte is caring for a patient whose condition is changing, and she needs to monitor trends in the patient's vital signs closely. How often should the frequency of vitals be increased according to the nursing focus?

Ava, a nurse, is monitoring a patient for signs of systemic involvement. Which of the following is NOT a sign she should observe for according to the nursing focus?

Abigail, a nurse in the emergency department, needs to quickly assess the pain level of an alert, verbal adult patient. Which pain scale is described as simple and effective for this situation?

Oliver is a nurse caring for a young child who cannot speak due to developmental delays. Which pain scale is reserved for patients with communication barriers?

James is a verbal and cooperative patient. The nurse considers using the FLACC Scale to assess his pain. Is the FLACC Scale needed for James?

Daniel is in the hospital with a high fever and pain. According to the pain management section, which medication should be administered to him intravenously (IV) for his symptoms?

Grace is recovering from heart surgery and her nurse is monitoring her for possible complications. During a routine check, the nurse observes certain changes around Grace's sternal incision. Which of the following are signs of sternal wound infection that the nurse should report?

Priya is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following is a risk factor for her developing postoperative complications?

Grace, a nurse on the medical-surgical unit, notices that her patient is experiencing sudden shortness of breath and a drop in oxygen saturation. Fill in the blank: One of the immediate nursing interventions is to notify the ______ immediately.

Luna is a nurse caring for a patient with a suspected wound infection. To manage the infection, she anticipates starting empiric IV ______ (e.g., Vancomycin or Cefazolin).

Olivia recently underwent surgery and is now in the recovery ward. Which of the following is recommended for her pulmonary surveillance after surgery?

Charlotte is recovering in the hospital after surgery. Her doctor instructs the nursing staff: For DVT/PE prevention, continue SCDs and ______ prophylaxis.

After undergoing surgery, Benjamin noticed that his wound was not healing as expected. His doctor explained that poor ______ control can impair wound healing after surgery.

Aria accidentally scrapes her knee while playing outside. According to dressing care instructions, which solution should she use to clean the wound?

Zoe is caring for a patient with a wound. The physician has given specific instructions for wound management. Fill in the blank: Apply ______ dressing as ordered for wound management.

Arjun is about to change a patient's wound dressing in the hospital. Which technique should he use to prevent infection?

Nora is caring for her younger brother who recently had a minor surgery. She notices some changes around his surgical site. What is one of the signs of infection that Nora should recognize?

Jackson recently had heart surgery and is learning about sternal precautions during his recovery. What is the maximum weight he should push, pull, or lift according to sternal precautions?

Hannah recently had heart surgery and her doctor advised her to follow sternal precautions. Should Hannah avoid reaching both arms overhead simultaneously?

Mr. Jenkins is being discharged from the hospital after treatment. Which of the following was NOT included in his discharge plan?

Scarlett is a nurse caring for a patient who has just undergone CABG surgery. What is the main role of her vigilant nursing assessment in this situation?

After undergoing CABG surgery, Noah is experiencing discomfort. Nurses play a vital role in _______ pain and infection for patients like Noah.

Scenario Recap: Mr. Robert Jenkins, 70 years old, is recovering from a triple CABG performed five days ago via median sternotomy. He was progressing well and had been transferred to the step-down unit. On day 5, while being prepared for discharge, he reports increased pain and redness at the incision site. The nurse observes erythema, swelling, and purulent drainage at the sternal wound. His temperature is 38.3°C (100.9°F), and he reports chills and fatigue.

Scenario Recap: Mr. Robert Jenkins, 70 years old, is recovering from a triple CABG performed five days ago via median sternotomy. He was progressing well and had been transferred to the step-down unit. On day 5, while being prepared for discharge, he reports increased pain and redness at the incision site. The nurse observes erythema, swelling, and purulent drainage at the sternal wound. His temperature is 38.3°C (100.9°F), and he reports chills and fatigue.

Kai is recovering in the hospital after surgery. During a routine check, the nurse notes changes in his vital signs. Which vital sign pattern would be most consistent with early postoperative infection?

Mr. Jenkins is recovering in the hospital after surgery. He is experiencing increased redness, swelling, and pain at his surgical site, and his temperature is elevated. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for Mr. Jenkins at this time?

Mr. Jenkins is recovering from surgery. Which patient factor increases his risk for poor wound healing?

Mr. Jenkins was admitted to the hospital with a suspected infection. What are two signs of systemic infection the nurse should monitor for in Mr. Jenkins?

Mr. Jenkins is recovering from surgery and is experiencing post-operative pain. Which of the following includes one pharmacologic and one non-pharmacologic technique for managing his pain?

Mr. Jenkins arrives at the clinic complaining of persistent back pain. Which pain scale is most appropriate for Mr. Jenkins and why?

Mr. Jenkins is preparing to go home after his recent heart surgery. The nurse is providing him with instructions about sternal precautions and home wound care. Which of the following should the nurse include when educating Mr. Jenkins?