Exam 1: NSG3480 / NSG 3480 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Nursing Practice - Community Health| Questions with Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct- Galen.

Exam 1: NSG3480 / NSG 3480 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Nursing Practice -
Community Health| Questions with Verified
Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct- Galen.

Question:

What are some factors that determine surgical risk??
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Answer:
Age
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Fluid and electrolyte status
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General health i,-




Use of medications
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Mental attitude i,-




Question:

What is the nurses role with informed consent??
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Answer:

They ensure that the patient has consented before the procedure and
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they witness the signature.
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,Question:

Written permission must be obtained with which kinds of procedures??
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Answer:

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Blood administration
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Question:

What are the essential elements of an informed consent??
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Answer:
Competence (comprehension) i,-




Adequate disclosure i,-




Voluntary




Question:

Who is allowed to sign an informed consent??
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Answer:

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Parents/legal guardians Emancipated minors i,- i,- i,-




Question:

What must happen for consent by telephone or fax??
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Answer:
2 people listen and sign the form as witnesses.
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Question:
What are the criteria for emergency consent??
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Answer:

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Two doctors agree that this is an emergency
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Client is unable to consent
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Legally authorized person cannot be reached
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Question:

Why is a patient considered NPO 6-8 hours before surgery??
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Answer:
To reduce the risk for aspiration.
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, Question:

What are some ways in which a patient is prepped for surgery??
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Answer:

IV access
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Maybe antibiotics (preventative)
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DVT prophylaxis
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May need hair clipped
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Question:

What are the five steps of the nursing process??
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Answer:
Assessment

Diagnosis
Planning

Implementation

Evaluation




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