Surgical Patient NCLEX questions AND ANSWERS 2024
LATEST VERSION VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED
A+
A 70-year-old male is scheduled for surgery. He says to the nurse, "I am so frightened—what if I don't
wake up?" What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "You have a wonderful doctor."
B. "Let's talk about how you are feeling."
C. "Everyone wakes up from surgery!"
D. "Don't worry, you will be just fine." - ansB,
Ra�onale: This answer allows the pa�ent to talk about feelings and fears, and is therapeu�c.
A 72-year-old woman who is scheduled for a hip replacement is taking several medica�ons on a regular
basis. Which drug category might create a surgical risk for this pa�ent?
A. An�coagulants
B. Antacids
C. Laxa�ves
D. Seda�ves - ansA,
Ra�onale: An�coagulant drug therapy would increase the risk for hemorrhage during surgery.
A nurse has been asked to witness a pa�ent signature on an informed consent form for surgery. What
informa�on should be included on the form? Select all that apply.
A. The op�on of nontreatment
B. The underlying disease process and its natural course
C. No�ce that once the form is signed, the pa�ent cannot withdraw the consent
D. Explana�on of the guaranteed outcome of the procedure or treatment
, Surgical Patient NCLEX questions AND ANSWERS 2024
LATEST VERSION VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED
A+
E. Name and qualifica�ons of the provider of the procedure or treatment
F. Explana�on of the risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment - ansA, B, E, F,
Ra�onale: The informa�on contained in informed consent includes the descrip�on of the procedure or
treatment, poten�al alterna�ve therapies, and the op�on of nontreatment, the underlying disease
process and its natural course, the name and qualifica�ons of the health care provider performing the
procedure or treatment, explana�on of the risks and benefits, explana�on that the pa�ent has the right
to refuse treatment and consent can be withdrawn, and explana�on of expected (not guaranteed)
outcome, recovery, and rehabilita�on plan and course.
A nurse is caring for an obese pa�ent who has had surgery. The nurse monitors this pa�ent for what
postopera�ve complica�on?
A. Anesthe�c agent interac�ons
B. Impaired wound healing
C. Hemorrhage
D. Gas pains - ansB,
Ra�onale: Faty �ssue has a poor blood supply and, therefore, has less resistance to infec�on. As a
result, postopera�ve complica�ons of delayed wound healing, wound infec�on, and disrup�on in the
integrity of the wound are more common.
LATEST VERSION VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED
A+
A 70-year-old male is scheduled for surgery. He says to the nurse, "I am so frightened—what if I don't
wake up?" What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "You have a wonderful doctor."
B. "Let's talk about how you are feeling."
C. "Everyone wakes up from surgery!"
D. "Don't worry, you will be just fine." - ansB,
Ra�onale: This answer allows the pa�ent to talk about feelings and fears, and is therapeu�c.
A 72-year-old woman who is scheduled for a hip replacement is taking several medica�ons on a regular
basis. Which drug category might create a surgical risk for this pa�ent?
A. An�coagulants
B. Antacids
C. Laxa�ves
D. Seda�ves - ansA,
Ra�onale: An�coagulant drug therapy would increase the risk for hemorrhage during surgery.
A nurse has been asked to witness a pa�ent signature on an informed consent form for surgery. What
informa�on should be included on the form? Select all that apply.
A. The op�on of nontreatment
B. The underlying disease process and its natural course
C. No�ce that once the form is signed, the pa�ent cannot withdraw the consent
D. Explana�on of the guaranteed outcome of the procedure or treatment
, Surgical Patient NCLEX questions AND ANSWERS 2024
LATEST VERSION VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED
A+
E. Name and qualifica�ons of the provider of the procedure or treatment
F. Explana�on of the risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment - ansA, B, E, F,
Ra�onale: The informa�on contained in informed consent includes the descrip�on of the procedure or
treatment, poten�al alterna�ve therapies, and the op�on of nontreatment, the underlying disease
process and its natural course, the name and qualifica�ons of the health care provider performing the
procedure or treatment, explana�on of the risks and benefits, explana�on that the pa�ent has the right
to refuse treatment and consent can be withdrawn, and explana�on of expected (not guaranteed)
outcome, recovery, and rehabilita�on plan and course.
A nurse is caring for an obese pa�ent who has had surgery. The nurse monitors this pa�ent for what
postopera�ve complica�on?
A. Anesthe�c agent interac�ons
B. Impaired wound healing
C. Hemorrhage
D. Gas pains - ansB,
Ra�onale: Faty �ssue has a poor blood supply and, therefore, has less resistance to infec�on. As a
result, postopera�ve complica�ons of delayed wound healing, wound infec�on, and disrup�on in the
integrity of the wound are more common.
