SURGICAL NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Isotonic - Correct Answer -Happy medium between fluid in tissue and cell
Hypertonic - Correct Answer -Forces fluid into the tissue and out of the cell
Hypotonic - Correct Answer -Forces fluid out of the tissue and into the cell
What is the expected UO for adults? - Correct Answer -0.5 mL/kg/hr
Client must weigh at least 60kg...30mL/hr minimum hourly output for adult if weight is
unknown
Interventions for (MOST) pulmonary conditions - Correct Answer -Pulmonary hygiene
Bronchodilators
Steroids
Suctioning
Interventions for respiratory tests - Correct Answer -Sputum collection: provide oral care
Bronchoscopy: RN assesses gag reflex
QuantiFERON-Gold: ask if client has night sweats
Thoracentesis: place chest tube in the room
Pneumothorax nursing interventions - Correct Answer -O2
Position
Anxiolytics
Chests tubes
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, Analgesics
What is done if there is no bubbling in the chest tube chamber? - Correct Answer -Check the
patient and then go to the chamber
What is done when drainage becomes purulent? - Correct Answer -Check the client
Vital signs
Check patient labs (WBC)
Send drainage to lab
What is done if the client has crackles? - Correct Answer -Listen to lung sounds
What is done when the client ambulates? - Correct Answer -Find out what physician order is
Tubing that is long enough
What are some important interventions in the pre operative period? - Correct Answer -Vital
signs
Consent form
Teaching (RN)
NPO
Medications
Allergies (latex, anesthesia)
Lab work (BS, PT, INR, BUN, creatinine)
Postoperative stoma care - Correct Answer -NG LIS x3-5 days
Stoma perfusion
Stool
Emotional support
Self-care education
Match the symptoms:
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