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NSG 502 Exam 2
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Nursing Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
100 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 100 verified exam questions with correct answers included,
offering clear definitions and scenarios relevant to nursing practice. It focuses on surgical
nursing concepts and procedures, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential topics.
This resource is ideal for exam preparation, course review, and enhancing understanding of
critical nursing practices and terminology.
CONTENTS
Surgical Terminology Q1–Q15
Preoperative Considerations Q16–Q26
Postoperative Care Q27–Q37
Patient Safety and Legal Issues Q38–Q50
Surgical Roles and Responsibilities Q51–Q61
Page 1
, Visual Impairments and Care Q62–Q82
Hearing Loss and Interventions Q83–Q100
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 100
Define -ectomy
CORRECT ANSWER
- excision or removal of
- ex: appendectomy
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 100
Define -lysis (surgical)
CORRECT ANSWER
- destruction of
- electrolysis (hair removal)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 100
Define -orrhaphy
CORRECT ANSWER
- repair or suture of
- ex: herniorrhaphy
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 100
Define -oscopy
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
- looking into
- ex: endoscopy
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 100
Define -ostomy
CORRECT ANSWER
- creation of opening into
- ex: colonoscopy
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 100
Define -otomy
CORRECT ANSWER
- cutting into or incision of
- ex: tracheotomy
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 100
Define -plasty
CORRECT ANSWER
- repair or reconstruction of
- ex: mammoplasty
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 100
Define bypass
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
- surgery to provide a conduit past a blockage
- ex: coronary artery bypass surgery; gastric bypass surgery
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 100
Define rhino-
CORRECT ANSWER
- nose
- ex: rhinoplasty (nose job)
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 100
Define tympano-
CORRECT ANSWER
- ear drum (tympanic membrane)
- ex: tympanostomy
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 100
Define thorac-
CORRECT ANSWER
- chest
- ex: thoracentesis
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 100
Define pnemon-
Page 4
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 502 Exam 2
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Nursing Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
100 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 100 verified exam questions with correct answers included,
offering clear definitions and scenarios relevant to nursing practice. It focuses on surgical
nursing concepts and procedures, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential topics.
This resource is ideal for exam preparation, course review, and enhancing understanding of
critical nursing practices and terminology.
CONTENTS
Surgical Terminology Q1–Q15
Preoperative Considerations Q16–Q26
Postoperative Care Q27–Q37
Patient Safety and Legal Issues Q38–Q50
Surgical Roles and Responsibilities Q51–Q61
Page 1
, Visual Impairments and Care Q62–Q82
Hearing Loss and Interventions Q83–Q100
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 100
Define -ectomy
CORRECT ANSWER
- excision or removal of
- ex: appendectomy
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 100
Define -lysis (surgical)
CORRECT ANSWER
- destruction of
- electrolysis (hair removal)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 100
Define -orrhaphy
CORRECT ANSWER
- repair or suture of
- ex: herniorrhaphy
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 100
Define -oscopy
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
- looking into
- ex: endoscopy
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 100
Define -ostomy
CORRECT ANSWER
- creation of opening into
- ex: colonoscopy
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 100
Define -otomy
CORRECT ANSWER
- cutting into or incision of
- ex: tracheotomy
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 100
Define -plasty
CORRECT ANSWER
- repair or reconstruction of
- ex: mammoplasty
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 100
Define bypass
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
- surgery to provide a conduit past a blockage
- ex: coronary artery bypass surgery; gastric bypass surgery
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 100
Define rhino-
CORRECT ANSWER
- nose
- ex: rhinoplasty (nose job)
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 100
Define tympano-
CORRECT ANSWER
- ear drum (tympanic membrane)
- ex: tympanostomy
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 100
Define thorac-
CORRECT ANSWER
- chest
- ex: thoracentesis
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 100
Define pnemon-
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