MED SURG 1 CHAPTERS 4, 5 & 7
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COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026| GRADED
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, What is diagnostic surgery? determine origin/cause of disorder or cell type for cancer
What is curative surgery? resolve/repair/remove the problem or cause
What is restorative surgery? improve function
What is palliative surgery? relieve symptoms of a disease process
What is cosmetic surgery? alter/enhance appearance
What is elective surgery? planned for correction of nonacute issue
What is urgent surgery? prompt intervention; may be life threatening if delayed more than 24-28 hours
What is emergent surgery? immediate intervention due to life threatening consequences
What is the minor degree risk of surgery? w/o significant risk using local anesthesia
What is the major degree risk of surgery? greater risk that is longer/more extensive
What is simple extent of surgery? only most affected area is involved
What is radical extent of surgery? extensive surgery beyond obvious area to find root cause
What is perioperative nursing? care before, during, and after surgery
What is the purpose of preop checklist? safety tool for nurse and patient to identify potential problems and ensure certain
standards are met
When is preop checklist completed? up to 24 hours prior to surgery
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026| GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
, What is diagnostic surgery? determine origin/cause of disorder or cell type for cancer
What is curative surgery? resolve/repair/remove the problem or cause
What is restorative surgery? improve function
What is palliative surgery? relieve symptoms of a disease process
What is cosmetic surgery? alter/enhance appearance
What is elective surgery? planned for correction of nonacute issue
What is urgent surgery? prompt intervention; may be life threatening if delayed more than 24-28 hours
What is emergent surgery? immediate intervention due to life threatening consequences
What is the minor degree risk of surgery? w/o significant risk using local anesthesia
What is the major degree risk of surgery? greater risk that is longer/more extensive
What is simple extent of surgery? only most affected area is involved
What is radical extent of surgery? extensive surgery beyond obvious area to find root cause
What is perioperative nursing? care before, during, and after surgery
What is the purpose of preop checklist? safety tool for nurse and patient to identify potential problems and ensure certain
standards are met
When is preop checklist completed? up to 24 hours prior to surgery
