NU 180 EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A patient is scheduled for a lengthy surgical procedure and will receive general anesthesia.
What is the primary purpose of using neuromuscular blocking agents during the surgery?
A. To induce unconsciousness and prevent pain during the surgery
B. To block the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
C. To facilitate endotracheal intubation and ensure muscle relaxation for the surgery.
D. To prevent nausea and vomiting following the procedure.
c
Upon admission to the PACU, what is the first priority assessment the nurse should
perform?
A. Assess the patient's level of consciousness.
B. Establish a patent airway and assess breathing and circulation.
C. Measure blood pressure and compare with baseline readings.
D. Check the surgical site for any signs of complications.
b
Which of the following actions should the nurse take if a patient in the PACU is showing
signs of inadequate oxygenation after general anesthesia?
A. Administer a sedative to calm the patient.
B. Continue to monitor the patient without intervention.
C. Provide oxygen therapy via nasal cannula or face mask.
D. Notify the family of the patient's condition.
c
,The nurse is assessing a postoperative patient's circulatory status in the PACU. Which of
the following would indicate a need for immediate intervention?
A. Blood pressure is slightly elevated from baseline.
B. The patient’s skin is warm, pink, and dry with normal capillary refill.
C. The patient's ECG shows a significant change in heart rate or rhythm from baseline.
D. The patient reports mild discomfort at the surgical site.
c
What is the primary purpose of monitoring pulse oximetry in the PACU?
A. To assess the patient’s fluid balance.
B. To evaluate the adequacy of oxygenation and detect respiratory compromise.
C. To monitor for the presence of neurological deficits.
D. To ensure that the patient’s blood pressure remains within normal limits.
b
Which of the following should be included in the initial neurological assessment of a patient
in the PACU?
A. Assess the patient's ability to stand and walk.
B. Evaluate the size, equality, and reactivity of the pupils.
C. Check for the presence of a surgical site infection.
D. Ask the patient about any previous surgical experiences.
b
The nurse is assessing a patient in the PACU who received a regional anesthetic. Which of
the following assessments is most important for this patient?
A. Assess the patient's ability to speak.
, B. Observe the patient’s surgical site for drainage.
C. Monitor for signs of respiratory distress.
D. Test for sensation and movement in the affected area.
d
A patient in the PACU is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting after surgery. What is
the appropriate intervention?
A. Administer antiemetic medications as ordered.
B. Withhold any oral intake and continue to monitor.
C. Reposition the patient to the left side to reduce nausea.
D. Administer a sedative to help the patient sleep.
a
What is the purpose of the surgical site assessment in the PACU?
A. To evaluate the patient's level of consciousness.
B. To ensure the patient is able to ambulate safely.
C. To monitor the condition of dressings and assess for signs of infection or excessive
drainage.
D. To assess the patient's hydration status.
c
When assessing the postoperative patient in the PACU, the nurse notes that the patient has
decreased blood pressure and heart rate, and the pupils are constricted. These findings are
most likely associated with which of the following?
A. Pain and anxiety.
B. Residual effects of opioid analgesia.
C. Infection at the surgical site.
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A patient is scheduled for a lengthy surgical procedure and will receive general anesthesia.
What is the primary purpose of using neuromuscular blocking agents during the surgery?
A. To induce unconsciousness and prevent pain during the surgery
B. To block the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
C. To facilitate endotracheal intubation and ensure muscle relaxation for the surgery.
D. To prevent nausea and vomiting following the procedure.
c
Upon admission to the PACU, what is the first priority assessment the nurse should
perform?
A. Assess the patient's level of consciousness.
B. Establish a patent airway and assess breathing and circulation.
C. Measure blood pressure and compare with baseline readings.
D. Check the surgical site for any signs of complications.
b
Which of the following actions should the nurse take if a patient in the PACU is showing
signs of inadequate oxygenation after general anesthesia?
A. Administer a sedative to calm the patient.
B. Continue to monitor the patient without intervention.
C. Provide oxygen therapy via nasal cannula or face mask.
D. Notify the family of the patient's condition.
c
,The nurse is assessing a postoperative patient's circulatory status in the PACU. Which of
the following would indicate a need for immediate intervention?
A. Blood pressure is slightly elevated from baseline.
B. The patient’s skin is warm, pink, and dry with normal capillary refill.
C. The patient's ECG shows a significant change in heart rate or rhythm from baseline.
D. The patient reports mild discomfort at the surgical site.
c
What is the primary purpose of monitoring pulse oximetry in the PACU?
A. To assess the patient’s fluid balance.
B. To evaluate the adequacy of oxygenation and detect respiratory compromise.
C. To monitor for the presence of neurological deficits.
D. To ensure that the patient’s blood pressure remains within normal limits.
b
Which of the following should be included in the initial neurological assessment of a patient
in the PACU?
A. Assess the patient's ability to stand and walk.
B. Evaluate the size, equality, and reactivity of the pupils.
C. Check for the presence of a surgical site infection.
D. Ask the patient about any previous surgical experiences.
b
The nurse is assessing a patient in the PACU who received a regional anesthetic. Which of
the following assessments is most important for this patient?
A. Assess the patient's ability to speak.
, B. Observe the patient’s surgical site for drainage.
C. Monitor for signs of respiratory distress.
D. Test for sensation and movement in the affected area.
d
A patient in the PACU is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting after surgery. What is
the appropriate intervention?
A. Administer antiemetic medications as ordered.
B. Withhold any oral intake and continue to monitor.
C. Reposition the patient to the left side to reduce nausea.
D. Administer a sedative to help the patient sleep.
a
What is the purpose of the surgical site assessment in the PACU?
A. To evaluate the patient's level of consciousness.
B. To ensure the patient is able to ambulate safely.
C. To monitor the condition of dressings and assess for signs of infection or excessive
drainage.
D. To assess the patient's hydration status.
c
When assessing the postoperative patient in the PACU, the nurse notes that the patient has
decreased blood pressure and heart rate, and the pupils are constricted. These findings are
most likely associated with which of the following?
A. Pain and anxiety.
B. Residual effects of opioid analgesia.
C. Infection at the surgical site.
