Nur 206 study ? for exam 1
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1. Which procedures are done for curative purposes?
preoperative: Hysterectomy and herniorrhaphy
2. A patient is scheduled for a hemorrhoidectomy at an ambulatory surgery cen-
ter. an advantage of perfoming surgery at an ambulatory center is a decreased
need for what?
preoperative: diagnostic studies and perioperative medicaitons
3. A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces
the floor repeatedly saying, "I just want this over" what should the nurse do to
promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient?
preoperative: Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery
4. Many herbal products that are commonly taken cause surgical problems.
Which herbs should the nurse teach the patient to avoid before surgery to
prevent an increase in bleeding for the surgical patient?
preoperative: garlic, fish oil, vitamin E, and Ginkgo biloba
5. When the nurse asks a preoperative patient about allergies, the patient
reports a history of seasonal environmental allergies and allergies to a variety
of fruits. what should the nurse do next?
preoperative: Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses experienced from
these agents
6. During a preoperative review of systems, the patient reveals a history of
renal disease. this finding suggests the need for which preoperative dianostic
studies?
preoperaive: BUN, serum creatinine and electrolytes
7. During a preoperative physical examination, the nurse is alerted to the possi-
bility of compromised respiratory function during or after surgery in a patient
with which problem?
Preoperative: Obesity
8. What type of procedural information should be given to a patient in prepara-
tion for ambulatory surgery? select all that apply
preoperative: How pain will be controlled
Any fluid and food restrictions
Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if approiate
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9. The nurse asks a preoperative patient to sign a surgical consent form as
specified by the surgeon and then signs the form after the patient does so. By
this action what is the nurse doing?
preoperative: Witnessing the patients signature
10. When the nurse prepares to adminster a preoperative medication to a pa-
tient, the patient tells the nurse that she really does not understand what the
surgeon plans to do. What action should be taken by the nurse?
preoperative: THe nurse should not give the preop medication yet, she should contact the surgeon and have
them come back and explain to the patient whats going to happen and make sure they understand before they give
informed consent
11. When the nurse prepares to adminster a preoperative medication to a pa-
tient, the patient tells the nurse that she really does not understand what the
surgeon plans to do. What condition of informed consent has not been met in
this situation
preoperative: Informed consent; Understanding of the procedure
12. A patient scheduled for hip replacement surgery in the early afternoon is
NPO but recieves and ingests a breakfast tray with clear liquids on the morning
of surgery. What response does the nurse expect when the ACP is notified?
preoperative: Surgery will be done as scheduled bc ASA says clear liquids can be injested up to 2 hours before
surgery
13. What is the rationale for using preoperative checklists on the day of surgery?
preoperative: All preoperative orders and procedures have been carried out and documented
14. A common reason that a nurse may need extra time when preparing older
adults for surgery is their
Preoperative: diminished vision and hearing
15. The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a preoperative patient.
Which study result should be brought to the attention of the surgeon immedi-
ationly?
Preoperative: White blood cell count (WBC) of 18,500ul bc that is high and could be indicative of an infection
16. The nurse is preparing a patient for transport to the operating room. The
patient is scheduled for a right knee arthroscopy. what actions should the nurse
take at this time. select all that apply
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1. Which procedures are done for curative purposes?
preoperative: Hysterectomy and herniorrhaphy
2. A patient is scheduled for a hemorrhoidectomy at an ambulatory surgery cen-
ter. an advantage of perfoming surgery at an ambulatory center is a decreased
need for what?
preoperative: diagnostic studies and perioperative medicaitons
3. A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces
the floor repeatedly saying, "I just want this over" what should the nurse do to
promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient?
preoperative: Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery
4. Many herbal products that are commonly taken cause surgical problems.
Which herbs should the nurse teach the patient to avoid before surgery to
prevent an increase in bleeding for the surgical patient?
preoperative: garlic, fish oil, vitamin E, and Ginkgo biloba
5. When the nurse asks a preoperative patient about allergies, the patient
reports a history of seasonal environmental allergies and allergies to a variety
of fruits. what should the nurse do next?
preoperative: Ask the patient to describe the nature and severity of any allergic responses experienced from
these agents
6. During a preoperative review of systems, the patient reveals a history of
renal disease. this finding suggests the need for which preoperative dianostic
studies?
preoperaive: BUN, serum creatinine and electrolytes
7. During a preoperative physical examination, the nurse is alerted to the possi-
bility of compromised respiratory function during or after surgery in a patient
with which problem?
Preoperative: Obesity
8. What type of procedural information should be given to a patient in prepara-
tion for ambulatory surgery? select all that apply
preoperative: How pain will be controlled
Any fluid and food restrictions
Technique and practice of coughing and deep breathing, if approiate
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9. The nurse asks a preoperative patient to sign a surgical consent form as
specified by the surgeon and then signs the form after the patient does so. By
this action what is the nurse doing?
preoperative: Witnessing the patients signature
10. When the nurse prepares to adminster a preoperative medication to a pa-
tient, the patient tells the nurse that she really does not understand what the
surgeon plans to do. What action should be taken by the nurse?
preoperative: THe nurse should not give the preop medication yet, she should contact the surgeon and have
them come back and explain to the patient whats going to happen and make sure they understand before they give
informed consent
11. When the nurse prepares to adminster a preoperative medication to a pa-
tient, the patient tells the nurse that she really does not understand what the
surgeon plans to do. What condition of informed consent has not been met in
this situation
preoperative: Informed consent; Understanding of the procedure
12. A patient scheduled for hip replacement surgery in the early afternoon is
NPO but recieves and ingests a breakfast tray with clear liquids on the morning
of surgery. What response does the nurse expect when the ACP is notified?
preoperative: Surgery will be done as scheduled bc ASA says clear liquids can be injested up to 2 hours before
surgery
13. What is the rationale for using preoperative checklists on the day of surgery?
preoperative: All preoperative orders and procedures have been carried out and documented
14. A common reason that a nurse may need extra time when preparing older
adults for surgery is their
Preoperative: diminished vision and hearing
15. The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a preoperative patient.
Which study result should be brought to the attention of the surgeon immedi-
ationly?
Preoperative: White blood cell count (WBC) of 18,500ul bc that is high and could be indicative of an infection
16. The nurse is preparing a patient for transport to the operating room. The
patient is scheduled for a right knee arthroscopy. what actions should the nurse
take at this time. select all that apply
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