NUR390 EXAM 1 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Normal potassium levels Answer: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
◉ Normal calcium levels Answer: 8.5-10 mg/dL
◉ Normal phosphorus levels Answer: 2.4-4.4 mg/dL
◉ Normal magnesium levels Answer: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
◉ Normal sodium levels Answer: 135-145 mEq/L
◉ Normal pH Answer: 7.35-7.45
◉ Normal PaCO2 Answer: 35-45
◉ Normal HCO3 Answer: 22-26
◉ Normal Hct values Answer: Male: 40-54%
Female: 37-47%
,◉ Normal platelet count Answer: 150,000-400,000/mm3
◉ Potential complications in intraoperative period Answer:
Malignant hyperthermia: severe reaction to anesthetic
drugs.typically includes a dangerously high body temperature, rigid
muscles or spasms, a rapid heart rate, and other symptoms. It is
genetic so check family history. High risk of death.
Anaphylaxis: document allergies, very dangerous
◉ Nursing action for allergy Answer: Allergy identification band
Get a family history as well as info on latex allergy. Document.
Have an IV placed
Rxn? Stop, Assess (auscultate lungs), epinephrine
◉ Unrestricted Areas Answer: street clothes interact w/ scrubs-
point of entry, locker rooms, nursing station
◉ Semirestricted area Answer: surrounding support areas and
corridors where only authorized staff are allowed - clear surgical
, attire is required (scrubs laundered in accredited facility, long-
sleeved jacket, shoes/shoe covers, head cover, mask, PPE)
◉ Restricted area Answer: includes surgical suite and sterile core,
must wear surgical attire, sterile gown and gloves
◉ role of circulating nurse Answer: stays in unsterile field and
facilitates progress of procedure, keeps documentation
Focused assessment on patient
Teaching
Assists in room set up/prep the OR (NOT sterile field)
Assists in patient positioning
Performs preop skin prep
Advocates for patient
Provides comfort and reassurance
GUIDE COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Normal potassium levels Answer: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
◉ Normal calcium levels Answer: 8.5-10 mg/dL
◉ Normal phosphorus levels Answer: 2.4-4.4 mg/dL
◉ Normal magnesium levels Answer: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
◉ Normal sodium levels Answer: 135-145 mEq/L
◉ Normal pH Answer: 7.35-7.45
◉ Normal PaCO2 Answer: 35-45
◉ Normal HCO3 Answer: 22-26
◉ Normal Hct values Answer: Male: 40-54%
Female: 37-47%
,◉ Normal platelet count Answer: 150,000-400,000/mm3
◉ Potential complications in intraoperative period Answer:
Malignant hyperthermia: severe reaction to anesthetic
drugs.typically includes a dangerously high body temperature, rigid
muscles or spasms, a rapid heart rate, and other symptoms. It is
genetic so check family history. High risk of death.
Anaphylaxis: document allergies, very dangerous
◉ Nursing action for allergy Answer: Allergy identification band
Get a family history as well as info on latex allergy. Document.
Have an IV placed
Rxn? Stop, Assess (auscultate lungs), epinephrine
◉ Unrestricted Areas Answer: street clothes interact w/ scrubs-
point of entry, locker rooms, nursing station
◉ Semirestricted area Answer: surrounding support areas and
corridors where only authorized staff are allowed - clear surgical
, attire is required (scrubs laundered in accredited facility, long-
sleeved jacket, shoes/shoe covers, head cover, mask, PPE)
◉ Restricted area Answer: includes surgical suite and sterile core,
must wear surgical attire, sterile gown and gloves
◉ role of circulating nurse Answer: stays in unsterile field and
facilitates progress of procedure, keeps documentation
Focused assessment on patient
Teaching
Assists in room set up/prep the OR (NOT sterile field)
Assists in patient positioning
Performs preop skin prep
Advocates for patient
Provides comfort and reassurance
