Exam 1: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Review| Questions & ANSWER s|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
what is a medical diagnosis? - ANSWER A medical diagnosis
focuses on the disease or pathology that affects the patient.
Different organs play important roles in blood production, storage, and destruction. The spleen
performs which of the following: (select all that apply)
a. Destroys old RBCs
b. Stores extra iron
c. Stores platelets
d. Produces thrombopoetin
e. Stores WBC - ANSWER a. Destroys old RBCs
c. Stores platelets
e. Stores WBC
Different organs play important roles in blood production, storage, and destruction. The liver
performs which of the following: (select all that apply)
a. Produces clotting factors
b. Stores extra iron
c. Stores platelets
d. Destroys old RBCs
e. Stores WBC
f. Produces thrombopoetin - ANSWER a. Produces clotting factors
b. Stores extra iron
f. Produces thrombopoetin
Match the classification of surgery with appropriate examples:
a. Emergent
, b. Urgent
c. Elective
d. Optional
1. Repair of scars
2. Cosmetic surgery
3. Severe bleeding
4. Acute gallbladder infection - ANSWER a. + 3.
b. + 4.
c. + 1.
d. + 2.
The client tells you during the preoperative history that he is a three pack per day cigarette
smoker. This information alerts you to which potential complication during the intraoperative
and postoperative periods?
a. A decreased clotting ability
b. An increased risk for excessive scar tissue formation
c. An increased risk for atelectasis and hypoxia
d. A decreased tolerance to pain - ANSWER c. An increased risk for atelectasis
and hypoxia
Match the classification of surgery with the appropriate timeframe:
a. Emergent
b. Urgent
c. Elective
d. Optional
1. Failure to have surgery is not catastrophic
2. Personal preference
3. Without delay
4. Within 24-30 hours - ANSWER a. + 3.
b. + 4.
c. + 1.
d. + 2.
The nurse is caring for a client who needs to be ambulated, which position should the nurse put
this client in prior to standing?
a. Sim's
b. Log-rolling
c. Prone
2026 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Review| Questions & ANSWER s|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
what is a medical diagnosis? - ANSWER A medical diagnosis
focuses on the disease or pathology that affects the patient.
Different organs play important roles in blood production, storage, and destruction. The spleen
performs which of the following: (select all that apply)
a. Destroys old RBCs
b. Stores extra iron
c. Stores platelets
d. Produces thrombopoetin
e. Stores WBC - ANSWER a. Destroys old RBCs
c. Stores platelets
e. Stores WBC
Different organs play important roles in blood production, storage, and destruction. The liver
performs which of the following: (select all that apply)
a. Produces clotting factors
b. Stores extra iron
c. Stores platelets
d. Destroys old RBCs
e. Stores WBC
f. Produces thrombopoetin - ANSWER a. Produces clotting factors
b. Stores extra iron
f. Produces thrombopoetin
Match the classification of surgery with appropriate examples:
a. Emergent
, b. Urgent
c. Elective
d. Optional
1. Repair of scars
2. Cosmetic surgery
3. Severe bleeding
4. Acute gallbladder infection - ANSWER a. + 3.
b. + 4.
c. + 1.
d. + 2.
The client tells you during the preoperative history that he is a three pack per day cigarette
smoker. This information alerts you to which potential complication during the intraoperative
and postoperative periods?
a. A decreased clotting ability
b. An increased risk for excessive scar tissue formation
c. An increased risk for atelectasis and hypoxia
d. A decreased tolerance to pain - ANSWER c. An increased risk for atelectasis
and hypoxia
Match the classification of surgery with the appropriate timeframe:
a. Emergent
b. Urgent
c. Elective
d. Optional
1. Failure to have surgery is not catastrophic
2. Personal preference
3. Without delay
4. Within 24-30 hours - ANSWER a. + 3.
b. + 4.
c. + 1.
d. + 2.
The nurse is caring for a client who needs to be ambulated, which position should the nurse put
this client in prior to standing?
a. Sim's
b. Log-rolling
c. Prone
