Med-Surg Exam 1 Objectives
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Question 1
What are the 3 phases of the surgical experience
Correct Answer
preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative
Question 2
When does the preoperative phase start and end
Correct Answer
Starts when surgery is decided; ends when patient enters OR
Question 3
When does the intraoperative phase start and end
Correct Answer
Starts when the patient enters OR; ends when transferred to PACU
Question 4
When does the postoperative phase start and end
Correct Answer
Starts in PACU; ends when healing is complete
Question 5
What 3 roles does the preoperative nurse act as
Correct Answer
Educator, advocate, safety monitor
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, Question 6
As an educator, what skills should the nurse teach pre-op
Correct Answer
Deep breathing, coughing, mobility, pain control
Question 7
As an advocate, what does the nurse ensure pre-op
Correct Answer
informed consent, patient rights protected
Question 8
As a safety monitor what must the nurse verify pre-op
Correct Answer
Allergies, implants, NPO status, correct procedure
Question 9
Why is NPO status important pre-op
Correct Answer
Reducsed aspiration risk under anesthesia
Question 10
Why remove jewelry and prosthetics before surgery
Correct Answer
Safety when it comes to burns, injury, interference with equipment
Question 11
What 4 priority assessment areas are emphasized for surgical patients
Correct Answer
Respiratory, cardiac, allergies, psychosocial
Question 12
Why does smoking history matter pre-op
Correct Answer
increases risk for respiratory complications
Question 13
How does latex allergy change OR planning
Correct Answer
first case go the day, latex-free environment
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(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
100+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
What are the 3 phases of the surgical experience
Correct Answer
preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative
Question 2
When does the preoperative phase start and end
Correct Answer
Starts when surgery is decided; ends when patient enters OR
Question 3
When does the intraoperative phase start and end
Correct Answer
Starts when the patient enters OR; ends when transferred to PACU
Question 4
When does the postoperative phase start and end
Correct Answer
Starts in PACU; ends when healing is complete
Question 5
What 3 roles does the preoperative nurse act as
Correct Answer
Educator, advocate, safety monitor
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, Question 6
As an educator, what skills should the nurse teach pre-op
Correct Answer
Deep breathing, coughing, mobility, pain control
Question 7
As an advocate, what does the nurse ensure pre-op
Correct Answer
informed consent, patient rights protected
Question 8
As a safety monitor what must the nurse verify pre-op
Correct Answer
Allergies, implants, NPO status, correct procedure
Question 9
Why is NPO status important pre-op
Correct Answer
Reducsed aspiration risk under anesthesia
Question 10
Why remove jewelry and prosthetics before surgery
Correct Answer
Safety when it comes to burns, injury, interference with equipment
Question 11
What 4 priority assessment areas are emphasized for surgical patients
Correct Answer
Respiratory, cardiac, allergies, psychosocial
Question 12
Why does smoking history matter pre-op
Correct Answer
increases risk for respiratory complications
Question 13
How does latex allergy change OR planning
Correct Answer
first case go the day, latex-free environment
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