NUR 3112 EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
What components are required for a patient to give consent for a procedure? (sata)
A) the patient understands the procedure
B) the benefits are explained by the surgeon
C) the surgeon coerces the patient to give consent
D) the risks are not disclosed to the patient
E) alternative treatment options are disclosed - answers - a) the patient understands the
procedure
B) the benefits are explained by the surgeon
E) alternative treatment options are disclosed
The nurse must obtain surgical consent forms for a scheduled surgery. Which patient(s)
would not be able to consent legally? (sata)
A) 65 yo who cannot read or write
B) 80 yo who is not oriented to place or situation
C) 30 yo who does not understand english
D) 98 year old who understands the procedure
E) 16 year old who has a fractured ankle - answers - b) 80 yo who is not oriented to
place or situation
E) 16 year old who has a fractured ankle
What preoperative diagnostic and laboratory tests would be appropriate for a patient
with heart failure? (sata)
A) echocardiogram
B) ekg
C) bnp
D) renal ultrasound
E) chest x-ray - answers - a) echocardiogram
B) ekg
C) bnp
E) chest x-ray
A common reason that a nurse may need extra time when preparing older adults for
surgery is their
A) ineffective coping
B) limited adaptation to stress
C) diminished vision and hearing
D) need to include caregivers in activities - answers - c) diminished vision and hearing
, The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving epidural anesthesia. What epidural
complication causes hypotension and bradycardia?
A) blockade of motor nerve fibers
B) blockade of sensory nerve fibers
C) blockade of sympathetic nerve fibers
D) blockage of parasympathetic nerve fibers - answers - c) blockade of sympathetic
nerve fibers
A preoperative patient expresses anxiety about upcoming surgery. Which response by
the nurse is most likely to stimulate further discussion?
A) "i will be happy to explain the entire surgical procedure with you"
B) "everyone is nervous before surgery"
C) "can you share with me what you've been told about surgery?"
D) "let me tell you about postoperative care and the amount of pain you can anticipate" -
answers - c) "can you share with me what you've been told about surgery?"
Which task would be most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed
personnel?
A) complete the preoperative checklist
B) assess the patient's preoperative vital signs
C) teach the patient about coughing and deep breathing
D) assist the patient to remove clothing and jewelry - answers - d) assist the patient to
remove clothing and jewelry
The nurse provided preoperative teaching for a patient. The patient has a history of
arthritis and takes aspirin daily. The nurse determines that the patient needs additional
teaching if the patient makes which statement?
A) "aspirin can cause abnormal blood clotting"
B) "aspirin can cause bleeding after surgery"
C) "i need to continue to take aspirin until my surgery day"
D) "i need to check with my doctor about when to stop taking aspirin prior to surgery" -
answers - c) "i need to continue to take aspirin until my surgery day"
Which of the following describe moderate sedation? (sata)
A) requires monitoring by an anesthesiologist or crna
B) used for endoscopy procedures
C) patient maintains their own airway
D) malignant hyperthermia is a potential complication
E) used for cardioversion
F) rns can administer medications and monitor patient
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
What components are required for a patient to give consent for a procedure? (sata)
A) the patient understands the procedure
B) the benefits are explained by the surgeon
C) the surgeon coerces the patient to give consent
D) the risks are not disclosed to the patient
E) alternative treatment options are disclosed - answers - a) the patient understands the
procedure
B) the benefits are explained by the surgeon
E) alternative treatment options are disclosed
The nurse must obtain surgical consent forms for a scheduled surgery. Which patient(s)
would not be able to consent legally? (sata)
A) 65 yo who cannot read or write
B) 80 yo who is not oriented to place or situation
C) 30 yo who does not understand english
D) 98 year old who understands the procedure
E) 16 year old who has a fractured ankle - answers - b) 80 yo who is not oriented to
place or situation
E) 16 year old who has a fractured ankle
What preoperative diagnostic and laboratory tests would be appropriate for a patient
with heart failure? (sata)
A) echocardiogram
B) ekg
C) bnp
D) renal ultrasound
E) chest x-ray - answers - a) echocardiogram
B) ekg
C) bnp
E) chest x-ray
A common reason that a nurse may need extra time when preparing older adults for
surgery is their
A) ineffective coping
B) limited adaptation to stress
C) diminished vision and hearing
D) need to include caregivers in activities - answers - c) diminished vision and hearing
, The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving epidural anesthesia. What epidural
complication causes hypotension and bradycardia?
A) blockade of motor nerve fibers
B) blockade of sensory nerve fibers
C) blockade of sympathetic nerve fibers
D) blockage of parasympathetic nerve fibers - answers - c) blockade of sympathetic
nerve fibers
A preoperative patient expresses anxiety about upcoming surgery. Which response by
the nurse is most likely to stimulate further discussion?
A) "i will be happy to explain the entire surgical procedure with you"
B) "everyone is nervous before surgery"
C) "can you share with me what you've been told about surgery?"
D) "let me tell you about postoperative care and the amount of pain you can anticipate" -
answers - c) "can you share with me what you've been told about surgery?"
Which task would be most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed
personnel?
A) complete the preoperative checklist
B) assess the patient's preoperative vital signs
C) teach the patient about coughing and deep breathing
D) assist the patient to remove clothing and jewelry - answers - d) assist the patient to
remove clothing and jewelry
The nurse provided preoperative teaching for a patient. The patient has a history of
arthritis and takes aspirin daily. The nurse determines that the patient needs additional
teaching if the patient makes which statement?
A) "aspirin can cause abnormal blood clotting"
B) "aspirin can cause bleeding after surgery"
C) "i need to continue to take aspirin until my surgery day"
D) "i need to check with my doctor about when to stop taking aspirin prior to surgery" -
answers - c) "i need to continue to take aspirin until my surgery day"
Which of the following describe moderate sedation? (sata)
A) requires monitoring by an anesthesiologist or crna
B) used for endoscopy procedures
C) patient maintains their own airway
D) malignant hyperthermia is a potential complication
E) used for cardioversion
F) rns can administer medications and monitor patient
