NUR 125 Exam 1 Questions and Answers| New Update with 100% Correct Answers
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? is performed to remove diseased tissue
or to correct defects. The removal of an inflamed appendix (an appendectomy) is curative for
appendicitis.
Neurological Assessment for Preoperative Patient Includes what: Neurologic assessment
includes level of consciousness, orientation, sensory and motor status, and size, equality, and
reactivity of the pupils.
What is a circulating nurses role in the surgical environment? Coordinating care and
overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when
assessing them preoperatively? It is known to be related to an inherited susceptibility.
The patient who had surgery 24 hours ago experiences a sudden shortness of breath, cough,
chest pain, and anxiety. What does the nurse suspect that the patient is experiencing?
pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it?
Increased BP
Increased HR
Shallow Breathing
If you have an older adult who is inactive what is the most important information to keep in
mind reguarding surgery postoperatively? The risk of thrombus formation is increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? A carcinoma
, Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective
tissues is: A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
Why is palliative surgery performed? To relieve symptoms, and restore quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? To cure whatever is ailing the patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? CBC
Blood Glucose
Electrolytes
Liver/Renal Function tests
Blood type/Cross and match
Urinalysis
Chest x-ray
EKG (pts over 40 years old)
Responsibility of the nurse related to informed consent? To witness the signature, verify
that it is signed and in the pt record, answer generalized questions.
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? is performed to remove diseased tissue
or to correct defects. The removal of an inflamed appendix (an appendectomy) is curative for
appendicitis.
Neurological Assessment for Preoperative Patient Includes what: Neurologic assessment
includes level of consciousness, orientation, sensory and motor status, and size, equality, and
reactivity of the pupils.
What is a circulating nurses role in the surgical environment? Coordinating care and
overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when
assessing them preoperatively? It is known to be related to an inherited susceptibility.
The patient who had surgery 24 hours ago experiences a sudden shortness of breath, cough,
chest pain, and anxiety. What does the nurse suspect that the patient is experiencing?
pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it?
Increased BP
Increased HR
Shallow Breathing
If you have an older adult who is inactive what is the most important information to keep in
mind reguarding surgery postoperatively? The risk of thrombus formation is increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? A carcinoma
, Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective
tissues is: A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
Why is palliative surgery performed? To relieve symptoms, and restore quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? To cure whatever is ailing the patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? CBC
Blood Glucose
Electrolytes
Liver/Renal Function tests
Blood type/Cross and match
Urinalysis
Chest x-ray
EKG (pts over 40 years old)
Responsibility of the nurse related to informed consent? To witness the signature, verify
that it is signed and in the pt record, answer generalized questions.
