SCENARIO SLS MED #25 LUCIA
HOYO PRE-SIM QUIZ
A patient is planning to undergo surgery. The patient questions the type of anesthesia being used
and reports that a friend had positive experiences after having medication that left only the area
being operated on numbed. Based on your understanding, what type of anesthesia is the patient
likely referring to? - CORRECT ANSWER -local anesthesia
Local anesthesia is administered intracutaneously or subcutaneously and numbs a specific area.
General anesthesia leaves the patient without sensation and results in a loss of consciousness.
Epidural anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks are types of regional anesthesia that leave groups of
nerves numbed.
A patient is preparing to undergo conscious sedation for a procedure. Benzodiazepines are used.
After administration, the nurse must be aware of which adverse reaction associated with this
medication? - CORRECT ANSWER -tachycardia
Tachycardia is an adverse effect associated with the use of benzodiazepines. The remaining
manifestations are not associated with benzodiazepine use.
The husband of a patient planning to have surgery requests that the hospital staff not discuss
potential complications or concerns with his wife to avoid worrying her. How should the nurse
respond? - CORRECT ANSWER -"We have a responsibility to be honest with your wife."
The nurse has a responsibility to be an honest advocate for the patient. This includes providing
honest, timely information.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an 18-year-old female patient who had surgery 36
hours ago and who has since experienced repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting. Which finding
should be expected? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hematocrit 49%
Elevations in hematocrit and hemoglobin levels are consistent with dehydration. The hematocrit
level listed above is elevated while the hemoglobin level is low. The remaining laboratory study
findings are within normal limits.
