Nur 2356 Multidimensional Care I - MDC 1 Exam 2 With
167 Practice Questions and Correct Answers/ MDC I Exam
2 Prep 2026 (New!)
1. Why is it important for the circulating nurse to document the start time of the
robotic portion of a surgical procedure?
It is necessary for the surgical team to maintain sterile technique.
It helps track the duration of the surgery and ensures proper
monitoring of the patient's status.
It is required for billing purposes.
It allows the surgeon to focus on the procedure without distractions.
2. Why is it important for a nurse to allow a client's family to remain at the
bedside in the preoperative holding area?
Family presence is not relevant to the client's comfort.
Having family present can help reduce the client's anxiety and
provide emotional support.
It is only necessary if the client requests it.
Family members can make medical decisions for the client.
3. A nurse is with a preop client who is very anxious. Which action would best
alleviate the anxiety?
stay with the client until they go to the operating room
talk to the client for 15 min. and then return later to check up
say you will answer questions after you finish other tasks
call the client's wife and ask her to visit before surgery
,4. Why is it important for a nurse to provide a bedpan or urinal to a sedated
client rather than allowing them to walk to the bathroom?
The client prefers to use the bathroom instead of a bedpan.
A sedated client may have impaired mobility and judgment, making
it unsafe for them to walk unassisted.
Walking helps the client regain strength before surgery.
The nurse is required to delegate tasks to aides in all situations.
5. The nurse is aware that malnutrition may lead to:
muscle loss
a compromised immune system
poor wound healing
all of the above
6. If a client continues to show signs of anxiety despite receiving a back rub
from UAP, what should the nurse do next?
Assess the client's anxiety and provide further interventions.
Instruct UAP to give another back rub.
Ignore the anxiety as it is normal before surgery.
Call the physician immediately.
7. Which medication is indicated for a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting
prior to surgery?
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
, Morphine sulfate
Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
8. Why is remaining with the client considered the most effective way to
provide emotional support in the operating room?
Remaining with the client helps to alleviate anxiety and provides
reassurance during a stressful time.
Giving warm blankets distracts the client from their anxiety.
Introducing the surgical staff is more important than emotional
support.
Administering anxiolytics is more effective for emotional support.
9. Which of the following is a responsibility of a nurse in the preoperative
holding area?
Check that consent is on the chart.
Perform the surgical procedure.
Administer anesthesia to the patient.
Provide postoperative care.
10. What is the first action a nurse should take if a client repeatedly asks the
same questions during preoperative teaching?
Change the teaching method.
Repeat the information verbatim.
Provide written information.
Assess the client for anxiety.
, 11. A client has a great deal of pain when coughing and deep breathing after
abdominal surgery despite having pain medication. What action by the nurse
is best?
Call the provider to request more analgesia.
Tell the client a little pain is expected.
Have the client take shallower breaths.
Demonstrate how to splint the incision.
12. Why is it important for nursing and surgical staff to participate in educational
meetings on infection prevention?
It provides an opportunity for staff to take a break from their duties.
It allows staff to share their personal experiences with infections.
It helps to ensure that all staff are aware of best practices and can
effectively reduce the risk of infections.
It focuses on improving the hospital's financial performance.
13. A nurse is monitoring a client after moderate sedation. The nurse documents
the client's Ramsay Sedation Scale (RSS) score at 3. What action by the nurse
is best?
Begin providing discharge instructions.
Assess the client's gag reflex.
Increase O2 and notify provider.
Document findings and continue to monitor.
14. In a scenario where a client with an RSS score of 3 begins to show signs of
respiratory distress, what should the nurse prioritize in their response?
167 Practice Questions and Correct Answers/ MDC I Exam
2 Prep 2026 (New!)
1. Why is it important for the circulating nurse to document the start time of the
robotic portion of a surgical procedure?
It is necessary for the surgical team to maintain sterile technique.
It helps track the duration of the surgery and ensures proper
monitoring of the patient's status.
It is required for billing purposes.
It allows the surgeon to focus on the procedure without distractions.
2. Why is it important for a nurse to allow a client's family to remain at the
bedside in the preoperative holding area?
Family presence is not relevant to the client's comfort.
Having family present can help reduce the client's anxiety and
provide emotional support.
It is only necessary if the client requests it.
Family members can make medical decisions for the client.
3. A nurse is with a preop client who is very anxious. Which action would best
alleviate the anxiety?
stay with the client until they go to the operating room
talk to the client for 15 min. and then return later to check up
say you will answer questions after you finish other tasks
call the client's wife and ask her to visit before surgery
,4. Why is it important for a nurse to provide a bedpan or urinal to a sedated
client rather than allowing them to walk to the bathroom?
The client prefers to use the bathroom instead of a bedpan.
A sedated client may have impaired mobility and judgment, making
it unsafe for them to walk unassisted.
Walking helps the client regain strength before surgery.
The nurse is required to delegate tasks to aides in all situations.
5. The nurse is aware that malnutrition may lead to:
muscle loss
a compromised immune system
poor wound healing
all of the above
6. If a client continues to show signs of anxiety despite receiving a back rub
from UAP, what should the nurse do next?
Assess the client's anxiety and provide further interventions.
Instruct UAP to give another back rub.
Ignore the anxiety as it is normal before surgery.
Call the physician immediately.
7. Which medication is indicated for a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting
prior to surgery?
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
, Morphine sulfate
Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
8. Why is remaining with the client considered the most effective way to
provide emotional support in the operating room?
Remaining with the client helps to alleviate anxiety and provides
reassurance during a stressful time.
Giving warm blankets distracts the client from their anxiety.
Introducing the surgical staff is more important than emotional
support.
Administering anxiolytics is more effective for emotional support.
9. Which of the following is a responsibility of a nurse in the preoperative
holding area?
Check that consent is on the chart.
Perform the surgical procedure.
Administer anesthesia to the patient.
Provide postoperative care.
10. What is the first action a nurse should take if a client repeatedly asks the
same questions during preoperative teaching?
Change the teaching method.
Repeat the information verbatim.
Provide written information.
Assess the client for anxiety.
, 11. A client has a great deal of pain when coughing and deep breathing after
abdominal surgery despite having pain medication. What action by the nurse
is best?
Call the provider to request more analgesia.
Tell the client a little pain is expected.
Have the client take shallower breaths.
Demonstrate how to splint the incision.
12. Why is it important for nursing and surgical staff to participate in educational
meetings on infection prevention?
It provides an opportunity for staff to take a break from their duties.
It allows staff to share their personal experiences with infections.
It helps to ensure that all staff are aware of best practices and can
effectively reduce the risk of infections.
It focuses on improving the hospital's financial performance.
13. A nurse is monitoring a client after moderate sedation. The nurse documents
the client's Ramsay Sedation Scale (RSS) score at 3. What action by the nurse
is best?
Begin providing discharge instructions.
Assess the client's gag reflex.
Increase O2 and notify provider.
Document findings and continue to monitor.
14. In a scenario where a client with an RSS score of 3 begins to show signs of
respiratory distress, what should the nurse prioritize in their response?
