NUR2755 Exam 2 Review: Perioperative
and Respiratory Care Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Preoperative Nursing Care - Correct answer-Care provided before surgical
procedures to ensure safety.
Comprehensive Assessment - Correct answer-Detailed evaluation of health history
and medications.
Medication Considerations - Correct answer-Review of medications affecting
surgery outcomes.
Informed Consent - Correct answer-Legal agreement after procedure explanation
by surgeon.
NPO Status - Correct answer-Dietary restrictions before surgery to prevent
complications.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) - Correct answer-Initiative to enhance
surgical safety and outcomes.
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,Anesthesia Awareness - Correct answer-Patient regains consciousness during
surgery unexpectedly.
Malignant Hyperthermia - Correct answer-Severe reaction to anesthesia requiring
immediate intervention.
Hypothermia - Correct answer-Body temperature below 36 degrees Celsius during
surgery.
Blood Loss - Correct answer-Estimated volume of blood lost during surgical
procedures.
Oversedation - Correct answer-Excessive sedation leading to respiratory
complications.
Anaphylaxis - Correct answer-Severe allergic reaction requiring emergency
treatment.
Tissue Integrity - Correct answer-Maintaining skin and tissue health during
procedures.
Postoperative Care - Correct answer-Care provided after surgery to ensure
recovery.
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, Phase 1 Recovery - Correct answer-Immediate recovery phase in the PACU after
surgery.
Phase 2 Recovery - Correct answer-Preparation for transfer or discharge from
recovery.
VTE Risk - Correct answer-Risk of venous thromboembolism during and after
surgery.
ECG - Correct answer-Electrocardiogram to assess heart function preoperatively.
CXR - Correct answer-Chest X-ray to evaluate respiratory status preoperatively.
PFTs - Correct answer-Pulmonary function tests for respiratory assessment.
Hypoxia - Correct answer-Insufficient oxygen supply to tissues during surgery.
Oxygenation and Gas Exchange - Correct answer-Processes ensuring adequate
oxygen delivery to tissues.
Safety Precautions - Correct answer-Measures to prevent injury during surgical
procedures.
Positioning Devices - Correct answer-Tools used to maintain patient safety and
comfort.
Vital Signs Monitoring - Correct answer-Assess every 5-15 minutes initially.
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and Respiratory Care Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Preoperative Nursing Care - Correct answer-Care provided before surgical
procedures to ensure safety.
Comprehensive Assessment - Correct answer-Detailed evaluation of health history
and medications.
Medication Considerations - Correct answer-Review of medications affecting
surgery outcomes.
Informed Consent - Correct answer-Legal agreement after procedure explanation
by surgeon.
NPO Status - Correct answer-Dietary restrictions before surgery to prevent
complications.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) - Correct answer-Initiative to enhance
surgical safety and outcomes.
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,Anesthesia Awareness - Correct answer-Patient regains consciousness during
surgery unexpectedly.
Malignant Hyperthermia - Correct answer-Severe reaction to anesthesia requiring
immediate intervention.
Hypothermia - Correct answer-Body temperature below 36 degrees Celsius during
surgery.
Blood Loss - Correct answer-Estimated volume of blood lost during surgical
procedures.
Oversedation - Correct answer-Excessive sedation leading to respiratory
complications.
Anaphylaxis - Correct answer-Severe allergic reaction requiring emergency
treatment.
Tissue Integrity - Correct answer-Maintaining skin and tissue health during
procedures.
Postoperative Care - Correct answer-Care provided after surgery to ensure
recovery.
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, Phase 1 Recovery - Correct answer-Immediate recovery phase in the PACU after
surgery.
Phase 2 Recovery - Correct answer-Preparation for transfer or discharge from
recovery.
VTE Risk - Correct answer-Risk of venous thromboembolism during and after
surgery.
ECG - Correct answer-Electrocardiogram to assess heart function preoperatively.
CXR - Correct answer-Chest X-ray to evaluate respiratory status preoperatively.
PFTs - Correct answer-Pulmonary function tests for respiratory assessment.
Hypoxia - Correct answer-Insufficient oxygen supply to tissues during surgery.
Oxygenation and Gas Exchange - Correct answer-Processes ensuring adequate
oxygen delivery to tissues.
Safety Precautions - Correct answer-Measures to prevent injury during surgical
procedures.
Positioning Devices - Correct answer-Tools used to maintain patient safety and
comfort.
Vital Signs Monitoring - Correct answer-Assess every 5-15 minutes initially.
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