Med Surg 1(Questions with complete answers)

1. A patient is being admitted to the hospital on the day before a scheduled surgery. What is the most appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask this preoperative patient? a) "What did your surgeon say to you about the type of surgery you are having?" b) "What questions do you have about your surgery?" c) "What type of surgery are you having and why are you having it done?" d) "What do you know about what will be done to you?" correct answers c) "What type of surgery are you having and why are you having it done?" 2. A benzodiazepine has been administered to a patient preoperatively. After the drug has been administered, the nurse plans to monitor the patient for which side effects? Select all that apply. a) Anxiety b) Hypotension c) Hypocalcemia d) Level of Consciousness e) Sedation correct answers a) Anxiety d) Level of Consciousness e) Sedation 3. A preoperative patient has an elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit. What would the nurse suspect regarding the significance of this increased value? a) Immune deficiency b) Kidney dysfunction c) Malignancy d) Dehydration correct answers d) Dehydration 4. Which activities should the nurse carry out in the preoperative period for a client scheduled for surgery? Select all that apply. a) Identify potential or actual health problems. b) Verify the presence of a signed consent form. c) Assess patient's response to interventions. d) Intervene to prevent complications. e) Assess effectiveness of teaching related to postoperative recovery. correct answers a) Identify potential or actual health problems. b) Verify the presence of a signed consent form. e) Assess effectiveness of teaching related to postoperative recovery. 5. A patient having surgery has a degree of risk associated with the surgery. The nurse would evaluate which patient-related factors as contributing to a high degree of risk associated with surgery? Select all that apply. a) Type of institution where surgery is performed b) Involvement of vital organs c) Average nutritional status d) Low likelihood of procedure complications e) A history of respiratory disease and diabetes correct answers b) Involvement of vital organs