Exam 1: NUR209/ NUR 209 (2026/ 2027 Update) Medical Surgical
Nursing II| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A – Fortis
Med Surg Exam 1
When a client with a history of chronic alcoholism is admitted to the hospital for surgery,
the nurse anticipates that the client may show signs of alcohol withdrawal delirium during
which time period?
Up to 72 hours after alcohol withdrawal
A fractured skull would be classified under which category of surgery based on urgency?
Emergent
Emergent surgery occurs when the client requires immediate attention. An elective surgery is
classified as a surgery that the client should have. A required surgery means that the client needs
to have surgery. An urgent surgery occurs when the client requires prompt attention.
For the client who is taking aspirin, it is important to stop taking this medication at least
how many day(s) before surgery?
7
Which health care profession has the ultimate responsibility to provide appropriate
information regarding a nonemergent surgery?
Physician
,The nurse discovers that the client did not sign the operative consent before receiving the
preoperative medication. The appropriate nursing action is:
To notify the surgeon
The nurse expects informed consent to be obtained for insertion of:
A gastrostomy tube
You are the nurse working in an ambulatory surgery center. A teenage son of your clients
ask you why so many people have surgery. What would be your best reply?
"Many people have diagnostic or short therapeutic surgical procedures."
A client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. When planning the client's care, the nurse
should consider that which of the following conditions will increase the client's risk of
complications after surgery?
A history of diabetes
At what point does the preoperative period end?
When the client is transferred onto the operating table
The preoperative phase begins when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made
and ends with the transfer of the client onto the OR table. The intraoperative phase begins when
the client is transferred onto the operating table and ends with admission to the PACU.
A client is being prepared for a same-day surgical procedure and is discussing with the
nurse what potential ramifications this type of surgery has. Which of the following would
the nurse correctly identify? Select all that apply.
, Need for teaching is increased.
The client will leave the hospital sooner than in the past.
The client must be prepared to take on more self-care than he or she may have done in the past.
When is the ideal time to discuss preoperative teaching
Preadmission visit
A client is undergoing preoperative assessment. During admission paperwork, the client
reports having enjoyed a hearty breakfast this morning to be ready for the procedure.
What is the nurse's next action?
Notify the surgeon.
A 17-year-old client is having same-day surgery. Solely during the intraoperative phase of
perioperative care, the nurse:
continuously monitors the sedated client.
A physically fit 86-year-old is scheduled for right knee replacement. Which factor the client
at increased risk for complications during or after surgery?
Age
A nurse is witnessing a client sign the consent form for surgery. After signing the consent
form, the client starts asking questions regarding the risks and benefits of a surgical
procedure. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.
Nursing II| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A – Fortis
Med Surg Exam 1
When a client with a history of chronic alcoholism is admitted to the hospital for surgery,
the nurse anticipates that the client may show signs of alcohol withdrawal delirium during
which time period?
Up to 72 hours after alcohol withdrawal
A fractured skull would be classified under which category of surgery based on urgency?
Emergent
Emergent surgery occurs when the client requires immediate attention. An elective surgery is
classified as a surgery that the client should have. A required surgery means that the client needs
to have surgery. An urgent surgery occurs when the client requires prompt attention.
For the client who is taking aspirin, it is important to stop taking this medication at least
how many day(s) before surgery?
7
Which health care profession has the ultimate responsibility to provide appropriate
information regarding a nonemergent surgery?
Physician
,The nurse discovers that the client did not sign the operative consent before receiving the
preoperative medication. The appropriate nursing action is:
To notify the surgeon
The nurse expects informed consent to be obtained for insertion of:
A gastrostomy tube
You are the nurse working in an ambulatory surgery center. A teenage son of your clients
ask you why so many people have surgery. What would be your best reply?
"Many people have diagnostic or short therapeutic surgical procedures."
A client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. When planning the client's care, the nurse
should consider that which of the following conditions will increase the client's risk of
complications after surgery?
A history of diabetes
At what point does the preoperative period end?
When the client is transferred onto the operating table
The preoperative phase begins when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made
and ends with the transfer of the client onto the OR table. The intraoperative phase begins when
the client is transferred onto the operating table and ends with admission to the PACU.
A client is being prepared for a same-day surgical procedure and is discussing with the
nurse what potential ramifications this type of surgery has. Which of the following would
the nurse correctly identify? Select all that apply.
, Need for teaching is increased.
The client will leave the hospital sooner than in the past.
The client must be prepared to take on more self-care than he or she may have done in the past.
When is the ideal time to discuss preoperative teaching
Preadmission visit
A client is undergoing preoperative assessment. During admission paperwork, the client
reports having enjoyed a hearty breakfast this morning to be ready for the procedure.
What is the nurse's next action?
Notify the surgeon.
A 17-year-old client is having same-day surgery. Solely during the intraoperative phase of
perioperative care, the nurse:
continuously monitors the sedated client.
A physically fit 86-year-old is scheduled for right knee replacement. Which factor the client
at increased risk for complications during or after surgery?
Age
A nurse is witnessing a client sign the consent form for surgery. After signing the consent
form, the client starts asking questions regarding the risks and benefits of a surgical
procedure. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.
