NURS153 exam 1 | Actual Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Already
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Terms in this set (77)
What are two gerontologic More prone to post op complications: shock, PNA,
considerations for surgery? venous stasis. Aftercare: Live alone, may need
to go to SNF, increase fall risk
A term to describe the whole span of surgery, including
What does perioperative mean?
before and after the actual operation. Includes preop,
intraop, and postop.
Considering surgical risk Nutrition, weight loss, stop smoking
factors, list 3 ways to promote
health for surgical patients.
List 2 potential complications CV: fluid overload,
each for CV and Resp blood clots Resp:
medical problems. Alelectasis, resp
failure
What are 2 of the 5 points Explanation of procedure and risk.
informed consent should An offer to answer any questions about the procedure
contain so the patient is
considered an informed
subject?
Why is education given Clients are more awake and pain free prior to surgery
preoperatively?
Skin
prep
Elinatio
What actions will a nurse take
, to prepare a patient for n
surgery in the following Food/Fl
ways? uids
Care for
valuables
Attire
Protheses
Why are histamine-2 Reduce GI acidity and gastric volume. Prevent aspiration
receptors given to surgical
patients? Name one.
What are some safety Increased fall risk due to sedative side effects
considerations for antianxiety
medications?
Why are anticholinergics given Decrease oral, respiratory, and GI secretions. Prevent laryngospasms.
to surgical patients?
Graded A+) | Latest Version 2025 | Professor Verified
Terms in this set (77)
What are two gerontologic More prone to post op complications: shock, PNA,
considerations for surgery? venous stasis. Aftercare: Live alone, may need
to go to SNF, increase fall risk
A term to describe the whole span of surgery, including
What does perioperative mean?
before and after the actual operation. Includes preop,
intraop, and postop.
Considering surgical risk Nutrition, weight loss, stop smoking
factors, list 3 ways to promote
health for surgical patients.
List 2 potential complications CV: fluid overload,
each for CV and Resp blood clots Resp:
medical problems. Alelectasis, resp
failure
What are 2 of the 5 points Explanation of procedure and risk.
informed consent should An offer to answer any questions about the procedure
contain so the patient is
considered an informed
subject?
Why is education given Clients are more awake and pain free prior to surgery
preoperatively?
Skin
prep
Elinatio
What actions will a nurse take
, to prepare a patient for n
surgery in the following Food/Fl
ways? uids
Care for
valuables
Attire
Protheses
Why are histamine-2 Reduce GI acidity and gastric volume. Prevent aspiration
receptors given to surgical
patients? Name one.
What are some safety Increased fall risk due to sedative side effects
considerations for antianxiety
medications?
Why are anticholinergics given Decrease oral, respiratory, and GI secretions. Prevent laryngospasms.
to surgical patients?
