MCA 1- EXAM 2- Post Test Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
Which condition is likely to cause hyponatremia? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
Correct Answer
-Burns
-Diarrhea
-Diuretic use
Question 2
Which factor contributes to a patient's risk for constipation postoperatively? Select all
that apply.
Correct Answer
-Anesthesia
-Opioid analgesics
-Decreased mobility
-Diminished peristalsis
Question 3
Which action by the nurse is part of the procedure for conducting a patient interview
and assessment before surgery? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses
may be correct.
Correct Answer
-Determine physiologic factors that may contribute to operative risk.
-Determine the patient's psychologic status to reinforce the use of coping
strategies.
-Establish baseline data for comparison in the intraoperative and postoperative
period.
-Identify prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and herbs taken by the
patient that may result in drug interactions affecting the surgical outcome.
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,Question 4
Which reason explains why the nurse assesses the patient's degree of anxiety and
fears in the patient interview before surgery?
Correct Answer
Assess the patient's stressors that can negatively impact the outcomes.
Question 5
Solutes are less concentrated in solution than in cells
Correct Answer
Hypotonic
Question 6
Which assessment finding would the nurse expect for a patient with hypocalcemia?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Correct Answer
-Chvostek sign
-Muscle cramps
-Numbness around mouth
Question 7
Which pressure change would result in the formation of edema?
Correct Answer
Increased venous hydrostatic pressure
Question 8
Which intervention performed by the nurse would help to reduce the surgical
patient's anxiety?
Correct Answer
Providing music that the patient finds calming and relaxing
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,Question 9
Match the type of fluid to its description:
Fluid in spaces between cells
Correct Answer
Interstitial fluid
Question 10
Chvostek and Trousseau may be present in which electrolyte disturbances? Select all
Correct Answer
-Hyperphosphatemia
-Hypocalcemia
-Hypomagnesemia
Question 11
-ectomy
Correct Answer
The suffix -ectomy means "removal of."
Question 12
Which event witnessed by the operating room (OR) nurse would require immediate
intervention?
Correct Answer
The surgical tech cleans fingernails after scrubbing.
Question 13
Which blood pH value would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient is acidotic?
Correct Answer
7.25
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, Question 14
A nurse is conducting preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for abdominal
surgery the next morning. Which statement by the patient indicates that further
teaching is needed?
Correct Answer
"I'll make sure to eat a light breakfast in the morning to keep my energy up."
Question 15
The surgical team is preparing to begin a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Before the
first incision, the circulating nurse calls for a time-out. Which action best
demonstrates proper implementation of the Universal Protocol?
Correct Answer
All team members stop their activities and verbally confirm the correct patient,
procedure, site, and implants
Question 16
Which factor has the greatest implication for risk of delirium in the older adult patient
postoperatively?
Correct Answer
Taking 12 medications daily
Question 17
Which description characterizes the ambulatory surgical setting?
Correct Answer
Care entails lower costs for the patient and the insurer.
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Which condition is likely to cause hyponatremia? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
Correct Answer
-Burns
-Diarrhea
-Diuretic use
Question 2
Which factor contributes to a patient's risk for constipation postoperatively? Select all
that apply.
Correct Answer
-Anesthesia
-Opioid analgesics
-Decreased mobility
-Diminished peristalsis
Question 3
Which action by the nurse is part of the procedure for conducting a patient interview
and assessment before surgery? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses
may be correct.
Correct Answer
-Determine physiologic factors that may contribute to operative risk.
-Determine the patient's psychologic status to reinforce the use of coping
strategies.
-Establish baseline data for comparison in the intraoperative and postoperative
period.
-Identify prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and herbs taken by the
patient that may result in drug interactions affecting the surgical outcome.
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,Question 4
Which reason explains why the nurse assesses the patient's degree of anxiety and
fears in the patient interview before surgery?
Correct Answer
Assess the patient's stressors that can negatively impact the outcomes.
Question 5
Solutes are less concentrated in solution than in cells
Correct Answer
Hypotonic
Question 6
Which assessment finding would the nurse expect for a patient with hypocalcemia?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Correct Answer
-Chvostek sign
-Muscle cramps
-Numbness around mouth
Question 7
Which pressure change would result in the formation of edema?
Correct Answer
Increased venous hydrostatic pressure
Question 8
Which intervention performed by the nurse would help to reduce the surgical
patient's anxiety?
Correct Answer
Providing music that the patient finds calming and relaxing
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,Question 9
Match the type of fluid to its description:
Fluid in spaces between cells
Correct Answer
Interstitial fluid
Question 10
Chvostek and Trousseau may be present in which electrolyte disturbances? Select all
Correct Answer
-Hyperphosphatemia
-Hypocalcemia
-Hypomagnesemia
Question 11
-ectomy
Correct Answer
The suffix -ectomy means "removal of."
Question 12
Which event witnessed by the operating room (OR) nurse would require immediate
intervention?
Correct Answer
The surgical tech cleans fingernails after scrubbing.
Question 13
Which blood pH value would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient is acidotic?
Correct Answer
7.25
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, Question 14
A nurse is conducting preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for abdominal
surgery the next morning. Which statement by the patient indicates that further
teaching is needed?
Correct Answer
"I'll make sure to eat a light breakfast in the morning to keep my energy up."
Question 15
The surgical team is preparing to begin a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Before the
first incision, the circulating nurse calls for a time-out. Which action best
demonstrates proper implementation of the Universal Protocol?
Correct Answer
All team members stop their activities and verbally confirm the correct patient,
procedure, site, and implants
Question 16
Which factor has the greatest implication for risk of delirium in the older adult patient
postoperatively?
Correct Answer
Taking 12 medications daily
Question 17
Which description characterizes the ambulatory surgical setting?
Correct Answer
Care entails lower costs for the patient and the insurer.
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