Practice Question
An unconscious patient who was transferred from surgery to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) 15 minutes ago has an oxygen saturation of 89%. Which action should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver.
Rationale:
The jaw-thrust maneuver is the best method for opening the airway of an unconscious patient, especially post-surgery, without moving the cervical spine. A low oxygen saturation (89%) suggests inadequate oxygenation, which is best managed by ensuring a patent airway first before increasing oxygen flow.
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This question is from RN ATI Advanced Medsurg Cohort 4 Exam 1 which contains 54 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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