Med Surg Exam 1
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160+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Culture
Correct Answer
the knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by humans as members of
society
Question 2
Cultural Assessment
Correct Answer
a systematic appraisal or examination of individuals, families, groups, and communities in terms of their cultural beliefs,
values, and practices
Question 3
Culturally Competent Care
Correct Answer
effective, individualized care that demonstrates respect for the dignity, personal rights, preferences, beliefs, and practices
of the person receiving care while acknowledging the biases of the caregiver and preventing these biases from interfering
with the care provided
Question 4
cultural considerations in nursing
Correct Answer
- ensure that patients of all cultures understand what the nurse is trying to accomplish by gathering cultural data
- recognize that advancing knowledge about cultural care is important for promoting care that is consistent with the pt's
cultural needs
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,Question 5
Giger and Davidhizar's Transcultural Assessment Model
Correct Answer
be aware that patients act and behave in various ways due to influence of culture on behaviors and attitudes
Question 6
Information Disclosure
Correct Answer
family members may believe it is their responsibility to protect and spare their loved one about a poor diagnosis or
terminal illness
Question 7
Different cultural factors
Correct Answer
space/distance, eye contact, touch, time, diet
Question 8
Be A Culturally Competent Nurse
Correct Answer
Don't assume, awareness of space and touch, Ask questions, Respect choices, Integrate cultural and religious practices
Question 9
Surgery
Correct Answer
for: diagnosis, cure, palliation, prevention, cosmetic improvement, exploration
Question 10
surgical settings
Correct Answer
elective surgery, emergency surgery, inpatient (same-day admission), ambulatory (outpatient)
Question 11
preop assessment
Correct Answer
medical/surgical history, tolerance of anesthesia/family history of tolerance, medication use (includes vitamins/herbs),
psychosocial history, cultural considerations, substance use, social support systems, occupation, knowledge ab surgery,
allergies, anxiety, baseline data, VTE risk
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, Question 12
Diagnostic Testing
Correct Answer
urinalysis, blood type/match, CBC, pregnancy test, clotting studies, electrolytes, creatinine/BUN, ABG, CXR, 12 lead EKG
Question 13
Risk factors for surgical complications
Correct Answer
obstructive sleep apnea, pregnancy, resp disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, immune
system disorders, endocrine disorders, coagulation defect, malnutrition, obesity, medications, substance use, family
history, allergies, lack of support system, disease processes involving multiple body systems
Question 14
surgical complications in older adults
Correct Answer
decreased hepatic and renal function, co-morbidities, decreased immune system, wound healing, muscle mass, sensory
decline, oral alterations, decreased ability to perspire, decreased SC fat
Question 15
patient education
Correct Answer
how to perform and prep (bowel/skin), pre-op med instructions, avoid smoking/alcohol/drugs, oral intake restrictions,
coughing/deep breathing/early ambulation exercises, anti-embolism stockings, incentive spirometry, post op pain
control/restrictions
Question 16
informed consent
Correct Answer
must be signed prior to any invasive procedure, additional anesthesia/blood product consent
- to give consent pt must be 18 years or older, mentally capable of understanding the risks, free from influence of
medication that affects decision making, legal guardian can sign if pt is not capable
Question 17
provider responsibility for informed consent
Correct Answer
obtain it, complete description of the treatment, description of the professionals performing the treatment, information
on risks of anesthesia, description of anticipated benefits/potential harm, options for other treatments, the right to refuse
treatment
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(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
160+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Culture
Correct Answer
the knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by humans as members of
society
Question 2
Cultural Assessment
Correct Answer
a systematic appraisal or examination of individuals, families, groups, and communities in terms of their cultural beliefs,
values, and practices
Question 3
Culturally Competent Care
Correct Answer
effective, individualized care that demonstrates respect for the dignity, personal rights, preferences, beliefs, and practices
of the person receiving care while acknowledging the biases of the caregiver and preventing these biases from interfering
with the care provided
Question 4
cultural considerations in nursing
Correct Answer
- ensure that patients of all cultures understand what the nurse is trying to accomplish by gathering cultural data
- recognize that advancing knowledge about cultural care is important for promoting care that is consistent with the pt's
cultural needs
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,Question 5
Giger and Davidhizar's Transcultural Assessment Model
Correct Answer
be aware that patients act and behave in various ways due to influence of culture on behaviors and attitudes
Question 6
Information Disclosure
Correct Answer
family members may believe it is their responsibility to protect and spare their loved one about a poor diagnosis or
terminal illness
Question 7
Different cultural factors
Correct Answer
space/distance, eye contact, touch, time, diet
Question 8
Be A Culturally Competent Nurse
Correct Answer
Don't assume, awareness of space and touch, Ask questions, Respect choices, Integrate cultural and religious practices
Question 9
Surgery
Correct Answer
for: diagnosis, cure, palliation, prevention, cosmetic improvement, exploration
Question 10
surgical settings
Correct Answer
elective surgery, emergency surgery, inpatient (same-day admission), ambulatory (outpatient)
Question 11
preop assessment
Correct Answer
medical/surgical history, tolerance of anesthesia/family history of tolerance, medication use (includes vitamins/herbs),
psychosocial history, cultural considerations, substance use, social support systems, occupation, knowledge ab surgery,
allergies, anxiety, baseline data, VTE risk
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, Question 12
Diagnostic Testing
Correct Answer
urinalysis, blood type/match, CBC, pregnancy test, clotting studies, electrolytes, creatinine/BUN, ABG, CXR, 12 lead EKG
Question 13
Risk factors for surgical complications
Correct Answer
obstructive sleep apnea, pregnancy, resp disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, immune
system disorders, endocrine disorders, coagulation defect, malnutrition, obesity, medications, substance use, family
history, allergies, lack of support system, disease processes involving multiple body systems
Question 14
surgical complications in older adults
Correct Answer
decreased hepatic and renal function, co-morbidities, decreased immune system, wound healing, muscle mass, sensory
decline, oral alterations, decreased ability to perspire, decreased SC fat
Question 15
patient education
Correct Answer
how to perform and prep (bowel/skin), pre-op med instructions, avoid smoking/alcohol/drugs, oral intake restrictions,
coughing/deep breathing/early ambulation exercises, anti-embolism stockings, incentive spirometry, post op pain
control/restrictions
Question 16
informed consent
Correct Answer
must be signed prior to any invasive procedure, additional anesthesia/blood product consent
- to give consent pt must be 18 years or older, mentally capable of understanding the risks, free from influence of
medication that affects decision making, legal guardian can sign if pt is not capable
Question 17
provider responsibility for informed consent
Correct Answer
obtain it, complete description of the treatment, description of the professionals performing the treatment, information
on risks of anesthesia, description of anticipated benefits/potential harm, options for other treatments, the right to refuse
treatment
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