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Nurse wiseman 2026/2027 NURS
, NURS 305 Exam 3 (Videos) Exam
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2026/2027 Edition Graded A+
Chapter 50: Periooperative Nursing
...
What are the three phases of perioperative nursing?
Pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
what is serious surgery?
major or minor; needs a purpose
what is a purpose surgery?
diagnostic, palliative, reconstructive/restorative, procurement
(transplant), constructive, cosmetic
what is urgent surgery?
needs attention w/n 24-48 hours
what is emergent surgery
must be done immediately, life-threatening, cannot be delayed
What are the core roles of a nurse across all phases of perioperative
nursing?
Patient safety, patient advocacy, and prevention of surgical/never
events.
What is the ASA classification used for?
, It is a risk assessment based on the patient's physiological condition,
independent of the surgical procedure.
How does smoking affect surgery?
increases risk of pneumonia, atelectasis, delayed wound healing, and
aspiration (airway inflammation + poor oxygen delivery)
How does age affect surgery?
Both very young and very old patients are at higher risk due to factors
like decreased shivering and increased comorbidities.
How can being too thin or too obese affect surgery?
malnutrition impair energy stores and wound healing
how does obesity affect surgery?
higher risk of pneumonia, atelectasis, DVT, delayed wound healing
What condition increases the risk of airway narrowing/collapse during
sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea; needs decreased opioids.
how is the GI system affected in surgery?
anesthesia slows the body; retained urine traps metabolic byproducts
how is post-op nausea and vomiting a risk for surgery?
occurs in ~30% of patients; risk for aspiration, dehydration, electrolyte
imbalance
What is malignant hyperthermia?
A medical emergency triggered by certain anesthetics, often
hereditary
what are signs of malignant hyperthermia?
NUR110.
NURSING
Nurse wiseman 2026/2027 NURS
, NURS 305 Exam 3 (Videos) Exam
questions with correct answers
2026/2027 Edition Graded A+
Chapter 50: Periooperative Nursing
...
What are the three phases of perioperative nursing?
Pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
what is serious surgery?
major or minor; needs a purpose
what is a purpose surgery?
diagnostic, palliative, reconstructive/restorative, procurement
(transplant), constructive, cosmetic
what is urgent surgery?
needs attention w/n 24-48 hours
what is emergent surgery
must be done immediately, life-threatening, cannot be delayed
What are the core roles of a nurse across all phases of perioperative
nursing?
Patient safety, patient advocacy, and prevention of surgical/never
events.
What is the ASA classification used for?
, It is a risk assessment based on the patient's physiological condition,
independent of the surgical procedure.
How does smoking affect surgery?
increases risk of pneumonia, atelectasis, delayed wound healing, and
aspiration (airway inflammation + poor oxygen delivery)
How does age affect surgery?
Both very young and very old patients are at higher risk due to factors
like decreased shivering and increased comorbidities.
How can being too thin or too obese affect surgery?
malnutrition impair energy stores and wound healing
how does obesity affect surgery?
higher risk of pneumonia, atelectasis, DVT, delayed wound healing
What condition increases the risk of airway narrowing/collapse during
sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea; needs decreased opioids.
how is the GI system affected in surgery?
anesthesia slows the body; retained urine traps metabolic byproducts
how is post-op nausea and vomiting a risk for surgery?
occurs in ~30% of patients; risk for aspiration, dehydration, electrolyte
imbalance
What is malignant hyperthermia?
A medical emergency triggered by certain anesthetics, often
hereditary
what are signs of malignant hyperthermia?
