1.. . Gregorio, a 54 year old client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia is
being scheduled for TURP at 7am the following day.
The circulating nurse anticipates that in order to perform TURP Gregorio must be
placed in what position?
/· . DorsaI Recumbent
· · . Lithotomy
/· :. Jack knife
/ [. Trendelenburg
:::: . .E::T .. :, E .: B. Lithotomy
:. .TI: . LE: Transurethral resection of the prostate surgery or TURP is done in
the Iithotomy position in order for the surgeon to have an ease in the performance of
surgery since a scope and a resectoscope is inserted into the clients urethra.
2. . TURP is a surgery that can- be performed in around 1-2 hours. The role of an
operating room nurse is to anticipate which possible method of anaesthesia will be
used by the anaesthesiologist. TURP can be performed using what method of
anesthesia?
/ú . Local lnfiltration
/ú . General lnhalation
ú ú :. Subarachnoid block
/ [. General lntravenous
:::: . .E::T ... :, .. E .: C. Subarachnoid block
:. .TI: . LE: Subarachnoid block , The area of surgery is in the pelvic area
hence subarachnoid block or spinal anesthesia can be utilized for procedures below
the thoracic nerve or at the Ievel of the diaphragm and will Iast for Iess than 3-4
hours.
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3. The anesthesiologist of Gregorio incorporated epinephrine with the anesthetic agent.
Epinephrine Hcl can be incorporated to bring about which of the following effects?
a. Increase the client’s heart rate
b. Bring about bronchodilation
c. Prolong the effect of the drug
d. Promote vasodilation
, Rationale: Epinephrine is an adrenergic agonist that can stimulate alpha receptors to
bring about localized vasoconstriction in spinal anesthesia. Causing vasoconstriction
can delay drug absorption thus can prolong the drug effect of the anesthetic agent
and les amount if anesthesia will be used.
4. The nurse will anticipate which incision for TURP?
A. Supra pubic incision
B. Pfannensteil incision
C. Inguinal incision
D. no incision
CORRECT ANSWER: D. no incision
RATIONALE: TURP or transurethral resection of the prostate is a surgery that does not
require a surgical incision since a scope and a resectoscope is inserted in the client's urethra
only.
5. After the TURP , the Scrub Nurse anticipates that she needs to prepare which of the
following supplies to help prevent bleeding in the post- op period and to allow the
drainage of excess blood clots and retained prostatic fragments?
A. 3-way foley catheter
B. nelaton catheter and saline wash
C. heparinized syringe
D. Levine tube French 16
CORRECT ANSWER: A. 3-way foley catheter
RATIONALE: The 3-way foley catheter will be used post op for cystoclysis (Continous
bladder irrigation) to prevent bleeding by increasing the flow of the fluid into the bladder
and to flush blood clots and prostatic fragments from the operative site which can stimulate
bladder spasm that leads to bleeding. Option B, nelaton catheter, is not used since this is
only used as a single straight catheter to drain urine. If used frequently it can cause
irritation and further increase the risk for bleeding. Option C heparin will further cause
bleeding due to its anti-coagulant property. Option D. Levine tube is not related since this is
the tube used for gastric decompression.
6. Antonio, a 69 year old client was admitted with a chief complaint of gross hematuria and
severe
,lumbar pain. He was diagnosed to have stones in the renal pelvis .
What do you call the surgical removal of stones in the renal pelvis using an open approach?
A. Cystolithotomy
B. Pyelolithotomy
C. Nephrectomy
D. Pelvic laparotomy
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Pyelolithotomy
RATIONALE: Pyel- stands for the renal pelvis and lithotomy is the suffix used for the
surgical removal of a stone, Cysto stands for the urinary bladder and nephrectomy is for the
removal of a kidney. Pelvic laparotomy is a surgery done to explore the pelvic organs such
as the Uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes
7. Another approach for removing stones is with the use of a non invasive procedure
called ESWL, ESWL stands for?
A. Extra corporeal Shockwave lithotomy
B. Extra renal Sonicwave lithotripsy
C. Extracorporeal Shock wave lithotripsy
D. Extrarenal Sonic wave lithotomy
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Extracorporeal Shock wave lithotripsy
RATIONALE: This surgery is a non invasive procedure which crushes stones with the use
of shock waves , and the stones, after being crushed, are then voided by the client. The
client after the procedure is encourage to increase his fluid intake to flush out the stone
sediments.
8. Antonio opted to have the open approached surgery for the removal of his kidney
stones. In performing the open surgery, the client will be placed in a lumbotomy
position. Which of the following positioning equipment is not needed in performing the
procedure?
, A. Axillary
roll
B. shoulder
roll
C. pillow
rolls
D. "donut"
CORRECT ANSWER: B. shoulder roll
RATIONALE: SHOULDER ROLL is not needed. This is usually used for neck surgeries to
hyperextend the neck part. In doing lumbotomy position the client will be placed on a side
lying position therefore an axillary roll will be needed to prevent undue pressure on the
dependent axilla, pillow rolls can be used in front and at the back to immobilize the patient
and the donut will be placed on the clients head.
9. In performing the Open surgery for the removal of urinary stones , the surgeon may
need a knife to cut through tubular structures such as the renal pelvis or ureters. Which of
the following blades is the most appropriate to aid the surgeon in performing the said
surgery?
A. Blade 10
B. Blade 11
C. Blade 12
D. Blade 15
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Blade 12
RATIONALE: Blade 12 is also called hooked knife and is usually used to cut through
tubular structures and for oropharyngeal surgeries. Blade 10 and 20 are the usual blades
used to cut the skin; Blade 15 is the smallest belly and is used for making small and
curvilinear incisions; Blade 11 is used for stabbing and puncturing tissues.
10. Antonio was placed on Epidural anesthesia and was given Morphine sulfate along
with Sensorcaine (Marcaine) . The anaesthesiologist noted a marked decrease on the
clients SaO2 and the RR was down to 8 breaths per minute. She is suspecting opioid
toxicity. The circulating nurse anticipates that she needs to prepare an appropriate
Antidote to counteract the effects of the morphine. Which of the following drugs should the
circulating nurse prepare?