NCLEX Questions for 303
FINAL 2026/2027 Exam
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A preoperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery for treatment of a
ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. For what type of
surgery would the nurse prepare this patient?
a. Minor, diagnostic
b. Minor, elective
c. Major, emergency
,d. Major, palliative - ANSWER ✔✔c. Major, emergency
A nurse is preparing a patient for a cesarean section and teaches her
the effects of the regional anesthesia she will be receiving. Which effects
would the nurse expect? Select all that apply.Loss of consciousness
a. Relaxation of skeletal muscles
b. Reduction or loss of reflex action
c. Localized loss of sensation
d. Prolonged pain relief after other anesthesia wears off
e. Infiltrates the underlying tissues in an operative area - ANSWER
✔✔c. d.
A nurse has been asked to witness a patient signature on an informed
consent form for surgery. What information should be included on the
form? Select all that apply.
a. The option of nontreatment
b. The underlying disease process and its natural course
c. Notice that once the form is signed, the patient cannot withdraw the
consent
d. Explanation of the guaranteed outcome of the procedure or treatment
,e. Name and qualifications of the provider of the procedure or treatment
f. Explanation of the risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment -
ANSWER ✔✔A,b,e,f
A 72-year-old woman who is scheduled for a hip replacement is taking
several medications on a regular basis. Which drug category might
create a surgical risk for this patient?
a. Anticoagulants
b. Antacids
c. Laxatives
d. Sedatives - ANSWER ✔✔a. anticoagulants
A nurse is caring for an obese patient who has had surgery. The nurse
monitors this patient for what postoperative complication?
a. Anesthetic agent interactions
b. Impaired wound healing
c. Hemorrhage
e. Gas pains - ANSWER ✔✔b
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, A responsibility of the nurse is the administration of preoperative
medications to patients. Which statements describe the action of these
medications? Select all that apply.
a. Diazepam is given to alleviate anxiety.
b. Ranitidine is given to facilitate patient sedation.
c. Atropine is given to decrease oral secretions.
d. Morphine is given to depress respiratory function.
e. Cimetidine is given to prevent laryngospasm.
f. Fentanyl citrate-droperidol is given to facilitate a sense of calm. -
ANSWER ✔✔a.c.f
A nurse is providing teaching for a patient scheduled to have same-day
surgery. Which teaching method would be most effective in preoperative
teaching for ambulatory surgery?
a. Lecture
b. Discussion
c. Audiovisuals
d. Written
e. instructions - ANSWER ✔✔d.
FINAL 2026/2027 Exam
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
A preoperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery for treatment of a
ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. For what type of
surgery would the nurse prepare this patient?
a. Minor, diagnostic
b. Minor, elective
c. Major, emergency
,d. Major, palliative - ANSWER ✔✔c. Major, emergency
A nurse is preparing a patient for a cesarean section and teaches her
the effects of the regional anesthesia she will be receiving. Which effects
would the nurse expect? Select all that apply.Loss of consciousness
a. Relaxation of skeletal muscles
b. Reduction or loss of reflex action
c. Localized loss of sensation
d. Prolonged pain relief after other anesthesia wears off
e. Infiltrates the underlying tissues in an operative area - ANSWER
✔✔c. d.
A nurse has been asked to witness a patient signature on an informed
consent form for surgery. What information should be included on the
form? Select all that apply.
a. The option of nontreatment
b. The underlying disease process and its natural course
c. Notice that once the form is signed, the patient cannot withdraw the
consent
d. Explanation of the guaranteed outcome of the procedure or treatment
,e. Name and qualifications of the provider of the procedure or treatment
f. Explanation of the risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment -
ANSWER ✔✔A,b,e,f
A 72-year-old woman who is scheduled for a hip replacement is taking
several medications on a regular basis. Which drug category might
create a surgical risk for this patient?
a. Anticoagulants
b. Antacids
c. Laxatives
d. Sedatives - ANSWER ✔✔a. anticoagulants
A nurse is caring for an obese patient who has had surgery. The nurse
monitors this patient for what postoperative complication?
a. Anesthetic agent interactions
b. Impaired wound healing
c. Hemorrhage
e. Gas pains - ANSWER ✔✔b
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COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, A responsibility of the nurse is the administration of preoperative
medications to patients. Which statements describe the action of these
medications? Select all that apply.
a. Diazepam is given to alleviate anxiety.
b. Ranitidine is given to facilitate patient sedation.
c. Atropine is given to decrease oral secretions.
d. Morphine is given to depress respiratory function.
e. Cimetidine is given to prevent laryngospasm.
f. Fentanyl citrate-droperidol is given to facilitate a sense of calm. -
ANSWER ✔✔a.c.f
A nurse is providing teaching for a patient scheduled to have same-day
surgery. Which teaching method would be most effective in preoperative
teaching for ambulatory surgery?
a. Lecture
b. Discussion
c. Audiovisuals
d. Written
e. instructions - ANSWER ✔✔d.
