NURS 120 MEDSURG MIDTERM EXAM
(2026/2027) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is included in a baseline assessment?
select all that apply
a. Labs
b. Home Meds
c. Allergies
d. NPO Status
e. Pre op Medications
a. Labs
b. Home Meds
c. Allergies
d. NPO Status
e. Pre op Medications
When must consent be given by the patient?
a. During surgery
b. Over the phone
c. During check-in
d. Before leaving preop
,d. Before leaving preop
When must consent be signed
a. When it is most convenient for the patient
b. When the doctor requires it
c. Before the procedure starts
d. None of the above
c. Before the procedure starts
Who receives informed consent?
a. Doctor
b. Patient
c. Nurse
d. Patient's emergency contacts
a. Doctor
What are the Three Roles of Consent?
(Select all that apply)
a. MD Role
,b. Nursing Role
c. Provider Role
d. Patient Role
a. MD Role
b. Nursing Role
d. Patient Role
What is involved in the MD Role
Select all that apply
a. Explain procedure
b. Identify Risk vs Benefits
c. Explain possible outcomes and alternative treatments
d.Advocate for the patient
a. Explain procedure
b. Identify Risk vs Benefits
c. Explain possible outcomes and alternative treatments
What are the nursing roles?
(Select all that apply)
a. Explain possible outcomes and alternative treatments
b. Explain procedure
, c. Witness Signature
d. Advocate for Patient
c. Witness Signature
d. Advocate for Patient
What is preop?
A. Preparing a patient for operation
B. Preparing a nurse for operation
C. Giving patient treatment after an operation
D Administering medications to a patient during operation
A. Preparing a patient for operation
True or False:
A nurse can cancel procedures during an operation
False
What should a nurse do if they notice a "Red Flag" during a procedure?
a. Document it
b. Stop the procedure
c. Let the MD make a determination
d. Advocate for the patient
d. Advocate for the patient
(2026/2027) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is included in a baseline assessment?
select all that apply
a. Labs
b. Home Meds
c. Allergies
d. NPO Status
e. Pre op Medications
a. Labs
b. Home Meds
c. Allergies
d. NPO Status
e. Pre op Medications
When must consent be given by the patient?
a. During surgery
b. Over the phone
c. During check-in
d. Before leaving preop
,d. Before leaving preop
When must consent be signed
a. When it is most convenient for the patient
b. When the doctor requires it
c. Before the procedure starts
d. None of the above
c. Before the procedure starts
Who receives informed consent?
a. Doctor
b. Patient
c. Nurse
d. Patient's emergency contacts
a. Doctor
What are the Three Roles of Consent?
(Select all that apply)
a. MD Role
,b. Nursing Role
c. Provider Role
d. Patient Role
a. MD Role
b. Nursing Role
d. Patient Role
What is involved in the MD Role
Select all that apply
a. Explain procedure
b. Identify Risk vs Benefits
c. Explain possible outcomes and alternative treatments
d.Advocate for the patient
a. Explain procedure
b. Identify Risk vs Benefits
c. Explain possible outcomes and alternative treatments
What are the nursing roles?
(Select all that apply)
a. Explain possible outcomes and alternative treatments
b. Explain procedure
, c. Witness Signature
d. Advocate for Patient
c. Witness Signature
d. Advocate for Patient
What is preop?
A. Preparing a patient for operation
B. Preparing a nurse for operation
C. Giving patient treatment after an operation
D Administering medications to a patient during operation
A. Preparing a patient for operation
True or False:
A nurse can cancel procedures during an operation
False
What should a nurse do if they notice a "Red Flag" during a procedure?
a. Document it
b. Stop the procedure
c. Let the MD make a determination
d. Advocate for the patient
d. Advocate for the patient
