15.  Patients facing surgery are often filled with apprehension and fear.

35. Matching

28.  Which body temperature should the nursing assistant report to the nurse?

30. Ask the patient if she is having pain each time you check the postoperative vital signs.

2.  A postoperative patient is usually encouraged to attempt how many deep breathes every hour?

33. Montgomery straps are long adhesive straps with ties to hold dressing in place.

7. Pulmonary embolism is:

34. An Incentive Spirometer may be ordered to help the lungs fully expand.

10. The nurse assistant should immediately report which postoperative complication to the nurse?

6.  Mr. Garland has been admitted for surgical removal of a tumor. He asks you questions about the outcome of the surgery and whether he will be ” cured of cancer.” You should