NUR 125 Exam 1 Exam Practice
Questions Answered Correctly (Qs)
2026 update
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Coordinating care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERS Bone marrow
suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when assessing
them preoperatively? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS The risk of thrombus formation is
increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? - CORRECT ANSWERS A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective tissues is: -
CORRECT ANSWERS A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? - CORRECT ANSWERS Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS Surgery that helps to figure out the
problem.
Why is palliative surgery performed? - CORRECT ANSWERS To relieve symptoms, and restore
quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? - CORRECT ANSWERS Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? - CORRECT ANSWERS To cure whatever is ailing the
patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS CBC
Blood Glucose
Questions Answered Correctly (Qs)
2026 update
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Coordinating care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERS Bone marrow
suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when assessing
them preoperatively? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS The risk of thrombus formation is
increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? - CORRECT ANSWERS A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective tissues is: -
CORRECT ANSWERS A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? - CORRECT ANSWERS Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS Surgery that helps to figure out the
problem.
Why is palliative surgery performed? - CORRECT ANSWERS To relieve symptoms, and restore
quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? - CORRECT ANSWERS Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? - CORRECT ANSWERS To cure whatever is ailing the
patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS CBC
Blood Glucose
