RN A v2 Prophecy- Core Mandatory (Nursing) Exam 2022/ What type of support would you place to alleviate pressure on the brachial plexus nerve when a patient
is in a side-lying position?
Axillary Roll
You are the circulating nurse confirming consent with a patient scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy
with colostomy. The patient states they do not want a colostomy. What should you do?
Do not take the patient to the operating room and consult the surgeon immediately
What equipment is most important for a patient undergoing an emergency trauma surgery who declines
a donated blood transfusion?
Cell Saver
You have been asked to take a specimen from an OR during a bronchoscopy and immediately take it to
the lab. What must you do first?
Confirm the specimen label and patient name
You suspect long-term substance abuse during the pre-op interview with your patient. Which of the
following assessment findings would support this suspicion
nasal irritation and frequent sniffing, needle tracks on arms, and burns on fingers and lips
After applying an alcohol-based skin preparations for a laser procedure, what should you do next
assess for pooling or moisture from the prep
What medication should be administered to a patient who has received moderate sedation with
midazolam who has unexpected respiratory depression