NUR 125 Exam 1 with 100% Correct
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What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? - ANSWER-is performed to
remove diseased tissue or to correct defects. The removal of an inflamed appendix (an
appendectomy) is curative for appendicitis.
Neurological Assessment for Preoperative Patient Includes what: - ANSWER-
Neurologic assessment includes level of consciousness, orientation, sensory and motor
status, and size, equality, and reactivity of the pupils.
What is a circulating nurses role in the surgical environment? - ANSWER-Coordinating
care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? - ANSWER-Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account
when assessing them preoperatively? - ANSWER-It is known to be related to an
inherited susceptibility.
The patient who had surgery 24 hours ago experiences a sudden shortness of breath,
cough, chest pain, and anxiety. What does the nurse suspect that the patient is
experiencing? - ANSWER-pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? -
ANSWER-Increased BP
Increased HR
Shallow Breathing
If you have an older adult who is inactive what is the most important information to keep
in mind reguarding surgery postoperatively? - ANSWER-The risk of thrombus formation
is increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? - ANSWER-A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other
connective tissues is: - ANSWER-A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? - ANSWER-Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? - ANSWER-Melanoma
, What is diagnostic surgery? - ANSWER-Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
Airway assessment includes what aspects? - ANSWER-Lung sounds
Depth
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturation
What preoperative meds are most commonly used? - ANSWER-Benzos
Adivan
Opioids
Antibiotics (Ancef)
Circulation assessment includes what aspects? - ANSWER-Distal pulses
Skin Temp
Cap refill
Color
Movement
Sensation
Prevention of postoperative DVTs includes - ANSWER-Anti-embolic stockings
Sequential Compression Devices (SCD)
Lovenox/Heparin
Prevention of infection postoperatively includes what actions by us/pts - ANSWER-Hand
washing
Dressing/drains
Encouraging fluids
Assessing surgical sites
Postoperative vital signs should be assessed how often in the PACU? - ANSWER-q 15
m
If a pt has a temp for more than 48 hours after surgery what is it a sign of? - ANSWER-
Infection
Once pt is eating when should they have a BM postoperatively? - ANSWER-2-3 days
Promotion of wound healing includes: - ANSWER-Proteins
Vitamin C
VS should be assessed at what intervals for the first 24 hours on the med surge floor? -
ANSWER-q 4 h
After the first 24h at what intervals should VS be assessed? - ANSWER-q 8 h
Answers
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? - ANSWER-is performed to
remove diseased tissue or to correct defects. The removal of an inflamed appendix (an
appendectomy) is curative for appendicitis.
Neurological Assessment for Preoperative Patient Includes what: - ANSWER-
Neurologic assessment includes level of consciousness, orientation, sensory and motor
status, and size, equality, and reactivity of the pupils.
What is a circulating nurses role in the surgical environment? - ANSWER-Coordinating
care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? - ANSWER-Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account
when assessing them preoperatively? - ANSWER-It is known to be related to an
inherited susceptibility.
The patient who had surgery 24 hours ago experiences a sudden shortness of breath,
cough, chest pain, and anxiety. What does the nurse suspect that the patient is
experiencing? - ANSWER-pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? -
ANSWER-Increased BP
Increased HR
Shallow Breathing
If you have an older adult who is inactive what is the most important information to keep
in mind reguarding surgery postoperatively? - ANSWER-The risk of thrombus formation
is increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? - ANSWER-A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other
connective tissues is: - ANSWER-A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? - ANSWER-Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? - ANSWER-Melanoma
, What is diagnostic surgery? - ANSWER-Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
Airway assessment includes what aspects? - ANSWER-Lung sounds
Depth
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturation
What preoperative meds are most commonly used? - ANSWER-Benzos
Adivan
Opioids
Antibiotics (Ancef)
Circulation assessment includes what aspects? - ANSWER-Distal pulses
Skin Temp
Cap refill
Color
Movement
Sensation
Prevention of postoperative DVTs includes - ANSWER-Anti-embolic stockings
Sequential Compression Devices (SCD)
Lovenox/Heparin
Prevention of infection postoperatively includes what actions by us/pts - ANSWER-Hand
washing
Dressing/drains
Encouraging fluids
Assessing surgical sites
Postoperative vital signs should be assessed how often in the PACU? - ANSWER-q 15
m
If a pt has a temp for more than 48 hours after surgery what is it a sign of? - ANSWER-
Infection
Once pt is eating when should they have a BM postoperatively? - ANSWER-2-3 days
Promotion of wound healing includes: - ANSWER-Proteins
Vitamin C
VS should be assessed at what intervals for the first 24 hours on the med surge floor? -
ANSWER-q 4 h
After the first 24h at what intervals should VS be assessed? - ANSWER-q 8 h
