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, NUR 425 Med Surg Exam 1 | Practice
Questions & Answers | Medical-Surgical
Nursing Study Guide | 2026/2027 update.
SECTION 1: PERIOPERATIVE NURSING CARE
(Questions 1–25)
1. A patient is scheduled for surgery and asks the nurse, "Can you
explain what the surgeon is going to do during my operation?" What
is the nurse's best response?
A) "I can explain the procedure to you since I've seen it many times."
B) "The surgeon will explain the procedure and answer your questions."
C) "You should have received a pamphlet explaining everything."
D) "I'm not allowed to discuss surgical procedures with patients."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The provider is responsible for explaining the procedure, risks,
benefits, and alternatives during the informed consent process. The nurse's
role is to witness the signature, verify the patient understands the
information, and reinforce teaching—not to perform the initial explanation.
Nurses may clarify information the surgeon has already provided but should
not introduce new procedural details .
Source: ASU NUR 425 Exam 1 Health & Illness Concepts (2026) ; NUR 425
Exam 1 Latest 2026 (Arizona College of Nursing) .
2. The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Which responsibility
regarding informed consent belongs to the nurse?
A) Explaining the risks and benefits of the procedure
B) Ensuring the patient has signed the consent form
, NUR 425 Med Surg Exam 1 | Practice
Questions & Answers | Medical-Surgical
Nursing Study Guide | 2026/2027 update.
SECTION 1: PERIOPERATIVE NURSING CARE
(Questions 1–25)
1. A patient is scheduled for surgery and asks the nurse, "Can you
explain what the surgeon is going to do during my operation?" What
is the nurse's best response?
A) "I can explain the procedure to you since I've seen it many times."
B) "The surgeon will explain the procedure and answer your questions."
C) "You should have received a pamphlet explaining everything."
D) "I'm not allowed to discuss surgical procedures with patients."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The provider is responsible for explaining the procedure, risks,
benefits, and alternatives during the informed consent process. The nurse's
role is to witness the signature, verify the patient understands the
information, and reinforce teaching—not to perform the initial explanation.
Nurses may clarify information the surgeon has already provided but should
not introduce new procedural details .
Source: ASU NUR 425 Exam 1 Health & Illness Concepts (2026) ; NUR 425
Exam 1 Latest 2026 (Arizona College of Nursing) .
2. The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Which responsibility
regarding informed consent belongs to the nurse?
A) Explaining the risks and benefits of the procedure
B) Ensuring the patient has signed the consent form
