NUR 125 Exam 1 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS VERIFIED |GRADED A+ .
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? - Correct Answer -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 Answer -
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 Answer -
Coordinating care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? - Correct Answer -Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when
assessing them preoperatively? - Correct Answer -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 Answer -pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? - Correct
Answer -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 Answer -The risk of thrombus formation
is increased.
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, What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? - Correct Answer -A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective
tissues is: - Correct Answer -A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? - Correct Answer -Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? - Correct Answer -Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? - Correct Answer -Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
Why is palliative surgery performed? - Correct Answer -To relieve symptoms, and restore
quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? - Correct Answer -Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? - Correct Answer -To cure whatever is ailing the patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? - Correct Answer -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? - Correct Answer -To witness the
signature, verify that it is signed and in the pt record, answer generalized questions.
3 procedures that are taught to a pt preoperatively: - Correct Answer -Deep breathing
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ANSWERS VERIFIED |GRADED A+ .
What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? - Correct Answer -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 Answer -
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 Answer -
Coordinating care and overseeing the environment
What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? - Correct Answer -Bone marrow suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history into account when
assessing them preoperatively? - Correct Answer -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 Answer -pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not verbalize it? - Correct
Answer -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 Answer -The risk of thrombus formation
is increased.
1
, What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? - Correct Answer -A carcinoma
Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle, and other connective
tissues is: - Correct Answer -A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? - Correct Answer -Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? - Correct Answer -Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? - Correct Answer -Surgery that helps to figure out the problem.
Why is palliative surgery performed? - Correct Answer -To relieve symptoms, and restore
quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? - Correct Answer -Restore function
Why is curative surgery performed? - Correct Answer -To cure whatever is ailing the patient.
Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? - Correct Answer -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? - Correct Answer -To witness the
signature, verify that it is signed and in the pt record, answer generalized questions.
3 procedures that are taught to a pt preoperatively: - Correct Answer -Deep breathing
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