A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has lung cancer and is scheduled for a lobectomy. The nurse should instruct the client to expect the use of which of the following equipment postoperatively?

Continuous passive motion (CPM) machine

A chest tube

A three-way urethral catheter

Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring wires

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines are typically used after joint surgeries, not thoracic surgeries.
B.   A chest tube is often used postoperatively after a lobectomy to drain excess air, fluid, or blood from the pleural space.
C.   A three-way urethral catheter may be used for urinary drainage, but it is not specific to thoracic surgery.
D.   Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring wires are used for monitoring brain activity and are not typically used in the postoperative care of a client following a lobectomy.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Shaking the ampule is not necessary and can create air bubbles in the solution.
B. Snapping the top of the ampule towards the hands is not recommended, as it can cause injury. The top should be snapped away from the nurse.
C. Sterile gloves may be worn for other aspects of the procedure, but it is not necessary to wear them specifically when withdrawing medication from the ampule.
D. Using a filter needle helps prevent glass particles from entering the syringe when withdrawing medication from an ampule.

A. Visualize the red reflex of the eye. B. Examine the eye with a penlight. C. Lightly touch the eye with a wisp of cotton. D. instill drops of dye into the eye.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. This is a technique used for assessing the fundus and is not related to corneal reflexes.
B. This is used for general eye examination but does not specifically test corneal reflexes.
C. This tests the corneal reflex, where a blink response indicates the reflex is intact.
D. This is used for assessing corneal abrasions or ulcers but is not a method to test corneal reflexes.

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