Intro to Med Surg MIDTERM Exam Questions
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What are the seven surgical Diagnostic, Ablative, Palliative,
classifications based on purpose? Constructive,
Reconstructive, Transplant, and Cosmetic.
What are the three phases of the Preoperative (before surgery),
perioperative period? Intraoperative
(during surgery), and Postoperative (after
surgery
to discharge).
Which patient allergies are Banana/Kiwi (latex), Eggs/Soy (propofol),
associated with specific cross- and
sensitivities? Shellfish (iodine).
What is the nurse's specific role To witness the signature, confirm the
regarding informed consent? patient
understands the procedure, ensure no
coercion,
and notify the surgeon if the patient has
further
questions.
What are the NPO requirements to No solids for 6 hours and no clear liquids
prevent aspiration before surgery? for 2
hours before the procedure.
, What are the clinical signs of High CO2, tachycardia, low O2, fever,
Malignant Hyperthermia? muscle
rigidity, and dysrhythmias.
What is the immediate treatment Stop anesthesia, administer 100% O2,
for give IV
Malignant Hyperthermia? dantrolene, initiate cooling measures, and
transfer
to ICU.
What is the priority assessment in Airway patency (monitoring for snoring,
the stridor,
PACU? low O2, or cyanosis).
What is the nursing intervention for Keep the patient's knees bent to reduce
a tension
surgical wound dehiscence? and cover the wound.
What is the most accurate Daily weights (1 kg of weight change
indicator equals 1 liter
of fluid status? of fluid).
What are the classic lab findings in Elevated hematocrit (Hct), elevated BUN,
hypovolemia? and high
urine specific gravity.
What are the clinical Hypertension, crackles in lungs, edema,
manifestations JVD,
of fluid volume overload weight gain, and shortness of breath.
(hypervolemia)?
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What are the seven surgical Diagnostic, Ablative, Palliative,
classifications based on purpose? Constructive,
Reconstructive, Transplant, and Cosmetic.
What are the three phases of the Preoperative (before surgery),
perioperative period? Intraoperative
(during surgery), and Postoperative (after
surgery
to discharge).
Which patient allergies are Banana/Kiwi (latex), Eggs/Soy (propofol),
associated with specific cross- and
sensitivities? Shellfish (iodine).
What is the nurse's specific role To witness the signature, confirm the
regarding informed consent? patient
understands the procedure, ensure no
coercion,
and notify the surgeon if the patient has
further
questions.
What are the NPO requirements to No solids for 6 hours and no clear liquids
prevent aspiration before surgery? for 2
hours before the procedure.
, What are the clinical signs of High CO2, tachycardia, low O2, fever,
Malignant Hyperthermia? muscle
rigidity, and dysrhythmias.
What is the immediate treatment Stop anesthesia, administer 100% O2,
for give IV
Malignant Hyperthermia? dantrolene, initiate cooling measures, and
transfer
to ICU.
What is the priority assessment in Airway patency (monitoring for snoring,
the stridor,
PACU? low O2, or cyanosis).
What is the nursing intervention for Keep the patient's knees bent to reduce
a tension
surgical wound dehiscence? and cover the wound.
What is the most accurate Daily weights (1 kg of weight change
indicator equals 1 liter
of fluid status? of fluid).
What are the classic lab findings in Elevated hematocrit (Hct), elevated BUN,
hypovolemia? and high
urine specific gravity.
What are the clinical Hypertension, crackles in lungs, edema,
manifestations JVD,
of fluid volume overload weight gain, and shortness of breath.
(hypervolemia)?
