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NSG 3250 EXAM 1 (GALEN) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| NSG3250 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Who is responsible for explaining the surgery's risks, benefits, and
possible complications before informed consent? ......ANSWER......The
surgeon or provider performing the procedure.
What is the nurse's role in informed consent? ......ANSWER......Verify the
patient has adequate information, ensure the consent form is signed,
act as a witness, and advocate for the patient.
When does the informed consent process happen?
......ANSWER......During the preoperative phase, before administering
any sedatives or anesthesia.
How is informed consent verified throughout the perioperative phase?
......ANSWER......Verified in the preoperative phase by the nurse,
intraoperative phase by the surgical team, and postoperative phase if
additional procedures are required.
What are common lab tests during the preoperative phase?
......ANSWER......CBC, electrolytes, coagulation studies, type & screen,
and blood glucose.
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What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in males? ......ANSWER......14
- 18 g/dL.
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in females?
......ANSWER......12 - 16 g/dL.
What is the normal range for Hematocrit in males? ......ANSWER......42 -
52%.
What is the normal range for Hematocrit in females? ......ANSWER......37
- 47%.
What is the normal range for platelets? ......ANSWER......150,000 -
400,000 mm.
What should be withheld on the day of surgery?
......ANSWER......Corticosteroids, oral hypoglycemics, anticoagulants,
anticonvulsants, thyroid medications, diuretics, and herbal
supplements.
What medications are given preoperatively?
......ANSWER......Antibiotics, beta-blockers, IV fluids, antianxiety
medication, and drugs for specific conditions.
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What should the nurse educate the patient about regarding NPO
status? ......ANSWER......The importance of not eating or drinking 6-8
hours before surgery to prevent aspiration.
What is the purpose of using an Incentive Spirometer?
......ANSWER......To improve oxygenation and lung expansion, and
reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
What are the priorities for the nurse when educating the patient?
......ANSWER......Maintain safety, alleviate anxiety, manage nutrition and
fluids, bowel prep, and skin prep.
What is malignant hyperthermia? ......ANSWER......A rare, life-
threatening reaction to certain anesthetics, characterized by poor
thermoregulation and high calcium and potassium levels.
What are the first symptoms of malignant hyperthermia?
......ANSWER......Tachycardia, unexpected increase in end-tidal CO2, and
decrease in O2.
What is the treatment for malignant hyperthermia?
......ANSWER......Immediate administration of dantrolene sodium, rapid
cooling, oxygenation, and supportive care.
NSG 3250 EXAM 1 (GALEN) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| NSG3250 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Who is responsible for explaining the surgery's risks, benefits, and
possible complications before informed consent? ......ANSWER......The
surgeon or provider performing the procedure.
What is the nurse's role in informed consent? ......ANSWER......Verify the
patient has adequate information, ensure the consent form is signed,
act as a witness, and advocate for the patient.
When does the informed consent process happen?
......ANSWER......During the preoperative phase, before administering
any sedatives or anesthesia.
How is informed consent verified throughout the perioperative phase?
......ANSWER......Verified in the preoperative phase by the nurse,
intraoperative phase by the surgical team, and postoperative phase if
additional procedures are required.
What are common lab tests during the preoperative phase?
......ANSWER......CBC, electrolytes, coagulation studies, type & screen,
and blood glucose.
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What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in males? ......ANSWER......14
- 18 g/dL.
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in females?
......ANSWER......12 - 16 g/dL.
What is the normal range for Hematocrit in males? ......ANSWER......42 -
52%.
What is the normal range for Hematocrit in females? ......ANSWER......37
- 47%.
What is the normal range for platelets? ......ANSWER......150,000 -
400,000 mm.
What should be withheld on the day of surgery?
......ANSWER......Corticosteroids, oral hypoglycemics, anticoagulants,
anticonvulsants, thyroid medications, diuretics, and herbal
supplements.
What medications are given preoperatively?
......ANSWER......Antibiotics, beta-blockers, IV fluids, antianxiety
medication, and drugs for specific conditions.
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What should the nurse educate the patient about regarding NPO
status? ......ANSWER......The importance of not eating or drinking 6-8
hours before surgery to prevent aspiration.
What is the purpose of using an Incentive Spirometer?
......ANSWER......To improve oxygenation and lung expansion, and
reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
What are the priorities for the nurse when educating the patient?
......ANSWER......Maintain safety, alleviate anxiety, manage nutrition and
fluids, bowel prep, and skin prep.
What is malignant hyperthermia? ......ANSWER......A rare, life-
threatening reaction to certain anesthetics, characterized by poor
thermoregulation and high calcium and potassium levels.
What are the first symptoms of malignant hyperthermia?
......ANSWER......Tachycardia, unexpected increase in end-tidal CO2, and
decrease in O2.
What is the treatment for malignant hyperthermia?
......ANSWER......Immediate administration of dantrolene sodium, rapid
cooling, oxygenation, and supportive care.
