Exam 1: NUR209/ NUR 209 (2026/ 2027
Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II| Review
with Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A – Fortis
Which preoperative patient has the greatest risk of bleeding as a result of his or her
medication? - ANSWER A man who is taking
clopidogrel (Plavix) after the placement of a coronary artery stent
A 75-year-old patient is being prepared for surgery. What assessment data needs to
be included for this patient (select all that apply)? - ANSWER
a. Fluid balance history
b. Current mobility problems
c. Current cognitive function
As the nurse is preparing a patient for outpatient surgery, the patient wants to give
his hearing aid to his wife so it will not be lost during surgery. Which action by the
nurse should be taken in this situation? - ANSWER
Encourage the patient to wear it for the surgery.
A 70-year-old woman has been admitted prior to having surgery for a bilateral
mastectomy and breast reconstruction. What should the nurse include in the
patient's preoperative teaching (select all that apply)? - ANSWER
a. Information about where in the hospital she will be taken postoperatively
b. Information about performing postoperative deep-breathing and coughing
exercises
, It is 6:00 AM. The anesthesiologist prescribes preoperative medications for a
patient who is scheduled for surgery at 7:30 AM: cefazolin (Ancef) IV to be
infused 30 minutes before surgery; midazolam (Versed) before surgery and
scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) behind the ear. Which medication should the
nurse administer first? - ANSWER Scopolamine
(Transderm Scop)
A 52-year-old female patient has come to the ambulatory surgery center for
surgery. When reviewing the assessment record, what test should the nurse seek an
order for before this patient has surgery? Tab 1Tab 2Tab 3Past Health History
Laboratory and Diagnostic Results Medications Smoker for past 25 years, last
cigarette yesterday. Has hypertension. CBC within normal limits. Chest X-ray
clear. UA within normal limits. No other lab work drawn. Takes
hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg every morning - ANSWER
Serum potassium
Five minutes after receiving a preoperative sedative medication by IV injection, a
patient asks to get up to go to the bathroom to urinate. What is the most appropriate
action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER Offer the
patient to use the urinal/bedpan after explaining the need to maintain safety.
This will be the patient's first surgical experience and the patient states, "I am
nervous about this." The vital signs show BP 158/88, HR 96, RR 24. In the
assessment, the nurse finds that the lungs are clear, bowel tones are evident,
peripheral pulses are strong, and the patient is fidgeting nervously. The patient
took alprazolam (Xanax) at bedtime last night and takes acetaminophen (Tylenol)
for tension headaches. Related to this assessment information, what should the
nurse do before the patient goes to surgery? - ANSWER
Notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP).
Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II| Review
with Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A – Fortis
Which preoperative patient has the greatest risk of bleeding as a result of his or her
medication? - ANSWER A man who is taking
clopidogrel (Plavix) after the placement of a coronary artery stent
A 75-year-old patient is being prepared for surgery. What assessment data needs to
be included for this patient (select all that apply)? - ANSWER
a. Fluid balance history
b. Current mobility problems
c. Current cognitive function
As the nurse is preparing a patient for outpatient surgery, the patient wants to give
his hearing aid to his wife so it will not be lost during surgery. Which action by the
nurse should be taken in this situation? - ANSWER
Encourage the patient to wear it for the surgery.
A 70-year-old woman has been admitted prior to having surgery for a bilateral
mastectomy and breast reconstruction. What should the nurse include in the
patient's preoperative teaching (select all that apply)? - ANSWER
a. Information about where in the hospital she will be taken postoperatively
b. Information about performing postoperative deep-breathing and coughing
exercises
, It is 6:00 AM. The anesthesiologist prescribes preoperative medications for a
patient who is scheduled for surgery at 7:30 AM: cefazolin (Ancef) IV to be
infused 30 minutes before surgery; midazolam (Versed) before surgery and
scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) behind the ear. Which medication should the
nurse administer first? - ANSWER Scopolamine
(Transderm Scop)
A 52-year-old female patient has come to the ambulatory surgery center for
surgery. When reviewing the assessment record, what test should the nurse seek an
order for before this patient has surgery? Tab 1Tab 2Tab 3Past Health History
Laboratory and Diagnostic Results Medications Smoker for past 25 years, last
cigarette yesterday. Has hypertension. CBC within normal limits. Chest X-ray
clear. UA within normal limits. No other lab work drawn. Takes
hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg every morning - ANSWER
Serum potassium
Five minutes after receiving a preoperative sedative medication by IV injection, a
patient asks to get up to go to the bathroom to urinate. What is the most appropriate
action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER Offer the
patient to use the urinal/bedpan after explaining the need to maintain safety.
This will be the patient's first surgical experience and the patient states, "I am
nervous about this." The vital signs show BP 158/88, HR 96, RR 24. In the
assessment, the nurse finds that the lungs are clear, bowel tones are evident,
peripheral pulses are strong, and the patient is fidgeting nervously. The patient
took alprazolam (Xanax) at bedtime last night and takes acetaminophen (Tylenol)
for tension headaches. Related to this assessment information, what should the
nurse do before the patient goes to surgery? - ANSWER
Notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP).
