Nursing II Exam 2 QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027
The nurse has entered the room of a client who is postoperative day 1 and finds the client
grimacing and guarding her incision. The client refuses the nurse's offer of p.r.n. analgesia and,
on discussion, states that this refusal is motivated by his fear of becoming addicted to pain
medications. How should the nurse respond to the client's concerns? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Research has shown that there is very little risk of clients becoming addicted to
painkillers after they have surgery."
A nurse is monitoring a client post cardiac surgery. What action would help to prevent
cardiovascular complications for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Implement leg exercises and
turn the client in bed every 2 hours.
A client had an open cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) 36 hours earlier, and the nurse's
assessment this morning confirms that the client has not yet had a bowel movement since prior
to surgery. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Monitor the client closely and promote fluid intake.
A female client age 54 years has been scheduled for a bunionectomy (removal of bone tissue
from the base of the great toe) which will be conducted on an ambulatory basis. Which
characteristic applies to this type of surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client will be admitted
the day of surgery and return home the same day.
A client has presented to a clinic for a preoperative consult, during which the client has
expressed concern about having to fast before surgery. Current recommendations for
preoperative fasting include: - CORRECT ANSWER-allowing clear liquids up to 2 hours before
surgery.
, Which nursing action will best promote pain management for a client in the postoperative
phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Performing relaxation techniques
A client has arrived to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) and is drowsy with a respiratory rate
of 12 breaths per minute. Which of the following would be an accurate interpretation by the
nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is an expected finding in the immediate postoperative period.
The nurse recognizes that palliative surgery is performed for what purpose? - CORRECT
ANSWER-to lessen the intensity of an illness
A nurse from the ambulatory surgical center is preparing discharge instructions for a client who
has had pelvic surgery. Which criterion would the client need to demonstrate to ensure that she
is ready for discharge? - CORRECT ANSWER-Void normally
Which client would a nurse monitor most closely for postoperative respiratory complications? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a 55-year-old client with a history of asthma who had a colon resection
A 51-year-old woman with a diagnosis of breast cancer has been scheduled for a unilateral
mastectomy during which biopsies of her axillary lymph nodes will be taken. Which
categorizations of surgical procedures are represented in this client's case? Select all that apply.
- CORRECT ANSWER-• Diagnostic
• Ablative
A nurse caring for patients in a PACU assesses a patient who is displaying signs and symptoms of
shock. What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the
patient in a flat position with legs elevated 45 degrees.
A client is going to surgery, and the nurse is having the client sign his informed consent. Which
client would be appropriate to sign the informed consent for surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-a 70-
year-old hypertensive client having a colonoscopy
AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027
The nurse has entered the room of a client who is postoperative day 1 and finds the client
grimacing and guarding her incision. The client refuses the nurse's offer of p.r.n. analgesia and,
on discussion, states that this refusal is motivated by his fear of becoming addicted to pain
medications. How should the nurse respond to the client's concerns? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Research has shown that there is very little risk of clients becoming addicted to
painkillers after they have surgery."
A nurse is monitoring a client post cardiac surgery. What action would help to prevent
cardiovascular complications for this client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Implement leg exercises and
turn the client in bed every 2 hours.
A client had an open cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) 36 hours earlier, and the nurse's
assessment this morning confirms that the client has not yet had a bowel movement since prior
to surgery. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Monitor the client closely and promote fluid intake.
A female client age 54 years has been scheduled for a bunionectomy (removal of bone tissue
from the base of the great toe) which will be conducted on an ambulatory basis. Which
characteristic applies to this type of surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client will be admitted
the day of surgery and return home the same day.
A client has presented to a clinic for a preoperative consult, during which the client has
expressed concern about having to fast before surgery. Current recommendations for
preoperative fasting include: - CORRECT ANSWER-allowing clear liquids up to 2 hours before
surgery.
, Which nursing action will best promote pain management for a client in the postoperative
phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Performing relaxation techniques
A client has arrived to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) and is drowsy with a respiratory rate
of 12 breaths per minute. Which of the following would be an accurate interpretation by the
nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is an expected finding in the immediate postoperative period.
The nurse recognizes that palliative surgery is performed for what purpose? - CORRECT
ANSWER-to lessen the intensity of an illness
A nurse from the ambulatory surgical center is preparing discharge instructions for a client who
has had pelvic surgery. Which criterion would the client need to demonstrate to ensure that she
is ready for discharge? - CORRECT ANSWER-Void normally
Which client would a nurse monitor most closely for postoperative respiratory complications? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a 55-year-old client with a history of asthma who had a colon resection
A 51-year-old woman with a diagnosis of breast cancer has been scheduled for a unilateral
mastectomy during which biopsies of her axillary lymph nodes will be taken. Which
categorizations of surgical procedures are represented in this client's case? Select all that apply.
- CORRECT ANSWER-• Diagnostic
• Ablative
A nurse caring for patients in a PACU assesses a patient who is displaying signs and symptoms of
shock. What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the
patient in a flat position with legs elevated 45 degrees.
A client is going to surgery, and the nurse is having the client sign his informed consent. Which
client would be appropriate to sign the informed consent for surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-a 70-
year-old hypertensive client having a colonoscopy
