NUR 125 Exam 1
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? -
is performed to remove diseased tissue or to correct defects. The removal of an
inflamed appendix (an appendectomy) is curative for appendicitis.
Neurological Assessment for Preoperative Patient Includes what: -
Neurologic assessment includes level of consciousness, orientation, sensory and
motor status, and size, equality, and reactivity of the pupils.
What is a circulating nurses role in the surgical environment? -
Coordinating care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? -
Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when
assessing them preoperatively? -
It is known to be related to an inherited susceptibility.
The patient who had surgery 24 hours ago experiences a sudden shortness of breath, cough,
chest pain, and anxiety. What does the nurse suspect that the patient is experiencing? -
pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? -
Increased BP
Increased HR
Shallow Breathing
If you have an older adult who is inactive what is the most important information to keep in
mind reguarding surgery postoperatively? -
The risk of thrombus formation is increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? -
A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective
tissues is: -
A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? -
Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? -
Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? -
Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
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, Why is palliative surgery performed? -
To relieve symptoms, and restore quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? -
Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? -
To cure whatever is ailing the patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? -
CBC
Blood Glucose
Electrolytes
Liver/Renal Function tests
Blood type/Cross and match
Urinalysis
Chest x-ray
EKG (pts over 40 years old)
Responsibility of the nurse related to informed consent? -
To witness the signature, verify that it is signed and in the pt record, answer
generalized questions.
3 procedures that are taught to a pt preoperatively: -
Deep breathing
Splinting
Leg exercises
Incentive spirometer
Postoperative pain control
Turning
Simple Surgery is: -
A localized surgery
Ratical Surgery is defined as: -
A surgery that removes more than just the problem, usually removing surrounding
tissues as well.
Routine surgery is defined as: -
A scheduled Surgery
Urgent surgery is defined as: -
A surgery that if delayed for more than 24 hours can become life-threatening
Emergent surgery is defined as: -
Surgery that is an emergency, such as internal bleeding.
Example of a minor surgery -
biopsy
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What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? -
is performed to remove diseased tissue or to correct defects. The removal of an
inflamed appendix (an appendectomy) is curative for appendicitis.
Neurological Assessment for Preoperative Patient Includes what: -
Neurologic assessment includes level of consciousness, orientation, sensory and
motor status, and size, equality, and reactivity of the pupils.
What is a circulating nurses role in the surgical environment? -
Coordinating care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? -
Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when
assessing them preoperatively? -
It is known to be related to an inherited susceptibility.
The patient who had surgery 24 hours ago experiences a sudden shortness of breath, cough,
chest pain, and anxiety. What does the nurse suspect that the patient is experiencing? -
pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? -
Increased BP
Increased HR
Shallow Breathing
If you have an older adult who is inactive what is the most important information to keep in
mind reguarding surgery postoperatively? -
The risk of thrombus formation is increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? -
A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective
tissues is: -
A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? -
Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? -
Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? -
Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
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, Why is palliative surgery performed? -
To relieve symptoms, and restore quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? -
Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? -
To cure whatever is ailing the patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? -
CBC
Blood Glucose
Electrolytes
Liver/Renal Function tests
Blood type/Cross and match
Urinalysis
Chest x-ray
EKG (pts over 40 years old)
Responsibility of the nurse related to informed consent? -
To witness the signature, verify that it is signed and in the pt record, answer
generalized questions.
3 procedures that are taught to a pt preoperatively: -
Deep breathing
Splinting
Leg exercises
Incentive spirometer
Postoperative pain control
Turning
Simple Surgery is: -
A localized surgery
Ratical Surgery is defined as: -
A surgery that removes more than just the problem, usually removing surrounding
tissues as well.
Routine surgery is defined as: -
A scheduled Surgery
Urgent surgery is defined as: -
A surgery that if delayed for more than 24 hours can become life-threatening
Emergent surgery is defined as: -
Surgery that is an emergency, such as internal bleeding.
Example of a minor surgery -
biopsy
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