NURS 205 EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.what is the purpose of a prep nursing assessment - ANSWERS -1. decrease
surgical delays
2. decrease patients anxiety
3. educate and allow questions from pt and family
4. help patients and families know what to expect
\.decrease surgical delays - ANSWERS -assessment= reason why pt cant have
surgery on day (electrolytes, infection- post op surgery)
\.decreases pt anxiety - ANSWERS -assess psychological state and help relieve
any anxiety about misconceptions
\.when does prep-operative assessment occur - ANSWERS -1. in advance- pre
admission clinic or inpatient unit (days or week before)
2. on day of surgery- same day admission unit, emergency department (pt has
surgery on same day- same day admission, emergency pt in emergency room
provide assessment and teaching)
, \.what's the purpose of a preoperative assessment - ANSWERS -- obtain health
info -: allergies
-determine expectations
-provide and clarify info on procedure
-assess emotional state and readiness
-begin post op teaching: what you need to recover
\.nursing assessment goals - ANSWERS -1. determine psychological state to
reinforce coping strategies
2. establish baseline date - IMPORTANT (no prep op assessment- need to know
how they were before and after surgery, what is their normal bp, neuro state and
level of consciousness)
3. identify meds and herbs taken may affect outcome
4. ensure pt understands the D/C plan and post op support
5. identity document and communicate results of lad/ diagnostic tests
6. identify cultural and ethnic factors that affect surgical expereince
7. determine receipt of adequate info from surgeon to sign informed consent-
provide info about pt understands what they agree and options
8. identify psychosocial needs of client
9. ensure prepop consultations are complete and communicator mobility/ sensory
deficits to the team
\.psychosocial assessment - ANSWERS -- excessive stress response can affect
surgery
-surgeon does prep op pscho state on pt
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.what is the purpose of a prep nursing assessment - ANSWERS -1. decrease
surgical delays
2. decrease patients anxiety
3. educate and allow questions from pt and family
4. help patients and families know what to expect
\.decrease surgical delays - ANSWERS -assessment= reason why pt cant have
surgery on day (electrolytes, infection- post op surgery)
\.decreases pt anxiety - ANSWERS -assess psychological state and help relieve
any anxiety about misconceptions
\.when does prep-operative assessment occur - ANSWERS -1. in advance- pre
admission clinic or inpatient unit (days or week before)
2. on day of surgery- same day admission unit, emergency department (pt has
surgery on same day- same day admission, emergency pt in emergency room
provide assessment and teaching)
, \.what's the purpose of a preoperative assessment - ANSWERS -- obtain health
info -: allergies
-determine expectations
-provide and clarify info on procedure
-assess emotional state and readiness
-begin post op teaching: what you need to recover
\.nursing assessment goals - ANSWERS -1. determine psychological state to
reinforce coping strategies
2. establish baseline date - IMPORTANT (no prep op assessment- need to know
how they were before and after surgery, what is their normal bp, neuro state and
level of consciousness)
3. identify meds and herbs taken may affect outcome
4. ensure pt understands the D/C plan and post op support
5. identity document and communicate results of lad/ diagnostic tests
6. identify cultural and ethnic factors that affect surgical expereince
7. determine receipt of adequate info from surgeon to sign informed consent-
provide info about pt understands what they agree and options
8. identify psychosocial needs of client
9. ensure prepop consultations are complete and communicator mobility/ sensory
deficits to the team
\.psychosocial assessment - ANSWERS -- excessive stress response can affect
surgery
-surgeon does prep op pscho state on pt
