NUR 3112 - EXAM ONE - PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
the OR is aware that which of the following patients are at
greater risk for a surgical procedure?
a) 18 yo taking lorazepam
b) 73 yo taking an analgesic
c) 58 yo taking atenolol
d) 35 yo taking warfarin
d) 35 yo taking warfarin
a 43 yo patient is to have stomach surgery. which of the
following is a major preoperative concern?
a) patient's brother had a tonsillectomy at age 11
b) patient has IV fluids running at 50 mL/hr
c) patient smokes 1 pack of cigarettes/day
d) patient had surgery 6 months ago
c) patient smokes 1 pack of cigarettes/day
an obese patient is admitted for abdominal surgery. this patient
is more prone to which postop complication?
a) anemia
b) protein loss
c) dehiscence
d) seizures
,c) dehiscence
which of the following preop assessment findings indicates a
need to contact the anesthesiologist?
a) temperature 100.7°F
b) HR 90
c) RR 18
d) BP 130/74
a) temperature 100.7°F
the nurse determines the patient is unable to describe the
procedure and postop treatment. the nurse should
a) obtain consent because this is expected with preop anxiety
b) teach the patient all about the procedure
c) ask the unit manager to assist with the teaching plan
d) inform the surgeon so more information can be provided
d) inform the surgeon so more information can be provided
the postop patient is SOB while ambulating. what findings
would be concerning for this patient? (SATA)
a) lung sounds reveal fine crackles in bilateral bases
b) incentive spirometer findings are less than yesterday's levels
c) O2 sat is 95% on 2L NC
d) temperature is 100.9°F
, a) lung sounds reveal fine crackles in bilateral bases
b) incentive spirometer findings are less than yesterday's levels
d) temperature is 100.9°F
in assessing a patient preoperatively, which statement requires
follow up?
a) "I skipped breakfast, so I won't be hungry before surgery"
b) "I have used several different herbs for my health"
c) "I started taking a multivitamin last week"
d) "I usually work out three times per week"
b) "I have used several different herbs for my health"
the nurse recognizes which of the following as the greatest risk
for the planned surgery?
a) diet-controlled diabetes mellitus
b) age 59
c) brother had complications with general anesthesia
d) 10 lbs over ideal body weight
c) brother had complications with general anesthesia
the RN informs the physician of a potassium level of 6.2
because of the risk for
a) cardiac problems
b) infection
c) bleeding and anemia
d) fluid imbalances
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
the OR is aware that which of the following patients are at
greater risk for a surgical procedure?
a) 18 yo taking lorazepam
b) 73 yo taking an analgesic
c) 58 yo taking atenolol
d) 35 yo taking warfarin
d) 35 yo taking warfarin
a 43 yo patient is to have stomach surgery. which of the
following is a major preoperative concern?
a) patient's brother had a tonsillectomy at age 11
b) patient has IV fluids running at 50 mL/hr
c) patient smokes 1 pack of cigarettes/day
d) patient had surgery 6 months ago
c) patient smokes 1 pack of cigarettes/day
an obese patient is admitted for abdominal surgery. this patient
is more prone to which postop complication?
a) anemia
b) protein loss
c) dehiscence
d) seizures
,c) dehiscence
which of the following preop assessment findings indicates a
need to contact the anesthesiologist?
a) temperature 100.7°F
b) HR 90
c) RR 18
d) BP 130/74
a) temperature 100.7°F
the nurse determines the patient is unable to describe the
procedure and postop treatment. the nurse should
a) obtain consent because this is expected with preop anxiety
b) teach the patient all about the procedure
c) ask the unit manager to assist with the teaching plan
d) inform the surgeon so more information can be provided
d) inform the surgeon so more information can be provided
the postop patient is SOB while ambulating. what findings
would be concerning for this patient? (SATA)
a) lung sounds reveal fine crackles in bilateral bases
b) incentive spirometer findings are less than yesterday's levels
c) O2 sat is 95% on 2L NC
d) temperature is 100.9°F
, a) lung sounds reveal fine crackles in bilateral bases
b) incentive spirometer findings are less than yesterday's levels
d) temperature is 100.9°F
in assessing a patient preoperatively, which statement requires
follow up?
a) "I skipped breakfast, so I won't be hungry before surgery"
b) "I have used several different herbs for my health"
c) "I started taking a multivitamin last week"
d) "I usually work out three times per week"
b) "I have used several different herbs for my health"
the nurse recognizes which of the following as the greatest risk
for the planned surgery?
a) diet-controlled diabetes mellitus
b) age 59
c) brother had complications with general anesthesia
d) 10 lbs over ideal body weight
c) brother had complications with general anesthesia
the RN informs the physician of a potassium level of 6.2
because of the risk for
a) cardiac problems
b) infection
c) bleeding and anemia
d) fluid imbalances
