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 2 Exam 1
perioperative
period of time that includes before, during, and after a surgical procedure
preoperative phase
period of time from decision for surgery until patient is transferred into operating room
ambulatory surgery
includes outpatient, same-day, or short-stay surgery that does not require an overnight hospital
stay
reasons surgery is preformed
- diagnosis
- cure
- palliation (alleviating symps)
- prevention
- cosmetic
- exploration
Legal Preparation for Surgery
,Informed consent
Blood transfusions
Advance directives
Power of attorney
preoperative nursing roles
- knowing reason(s) for surgery
- patients comorbidities (if any)
- knowing the results of preop diagnostic tests
- identifying potential risks and complications with surgical procedure
PACU
post anesthesia care unit
criteria for patient to be discharged from PACU
- patient is awake (easily arousable)
- VS @ baseline/stable
- no excess bleeding or drainage
- no resp depression
- O2 is <90%
- pain is controlled
- N/V are controlled
- report has been given
Ambulatory surgery discharge
, - All PACU discharge criteria met
- No IV narcotics for last 30 mins
- minimal N/V
-voided if appropriate
- able to ambulate if appropriate
- responsible adult present to escort patient home
- discharge instruction give and UNDERSTOOD
information that should be given to patient/caregiver prior to discharge
- S/S to report
- when/how to take prescribed regimen
- care instructions for dressing changes
- activities allowed/prohibited
- dietary restrictions
- where to return for follow-up
CCU or ICU
critical care unit or intensive care unit
(closer monitoring)
rapid response team
deliver advanced care by an interprofessional team.
progressive care/intermediate care/step-down units
a transition between the ICU and the general unit.
Nursing II| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A – Fortis
Med Surg 2 Exam 1
perioperative
period of time that includes before, during, and after a surgical procedure
preoperative phase
period of time from decision for surgery until patient is transferred into operating room
ambulatory surgery
includes outpatient, same-day, or short-stay surgery that does not require an overnight hospital
stay
reasons surgery is preformed
- diagnosis
- cure
- palliation (alleviating symps)
- prevention
- cosmetic
- exploration
Legal Preparation for Surgery
,Informed consent
Blood transfusions
Advance directives
Power of attorney
preoperative nursing roles
- knowing reason(s) for surgery
- patients comorbidities (if any)
- knowing the results of preop diagnostic tests
- identifying potential risks and complications with surgical procedure
PACU
post anesthesia care unit
criteria for patient to be discharged from PACU
- patient is awake (easily arousable)
- VS @ baseline/stable
- no excess bleeding or drainage
- no resp depression
- O2 is <90%
- pain is controlled
- N/V are controlled
- report has been given
Ambulatory surgery discharge
, - All PACU discharge criteria met
- No IV narcotics for last 30 mins
- minimal N/V
-voided if appropriate
- able to ambulate if appropriate
- responsible adult present to escort patient home
- discharge instruction give and UNDERSTOOD
information that should be given to patient/caregiver prior to discharge
- S/S to report
- when/how to take prescribed regimen
- care instructions for dressing changes
- activities allowed/prohibited
- dietary restrictions
- where to return for follow-up
CCU or ICU
critical care unit or intensive care unit
(closer monitoring)
rapid response team
deliver advanced care by an interprofessional team.
progressive care/intermediate care/step-down units
a transition between the ICU and the general unit.
