Quiz 1 (NURS-120 MS)
Bleeding is an undesirable physiological effect of Ginseng.
A.) True
B.) False - answerB.) False
You're caring for a PT w/ an evisceration. Place the following nursing actions in order.
A.) Assess for shock
B.) Call for help
C.) Cover w/ sterile gauze
D.) Position pt - answerB.) Call for help
C.) Cover w/ sterile gauze
D.) Position pt
A.) Assess for shock
An older adult pt has been admitted before having surgery for a bilateral mastectomy &
breast reconstruction. What should the nurse include in the Pt's pre-op teaching?
(Select all that apply.)
A.) Info about various options for reconstructive surg.
B.) Info about the risks & benefits of her particular sug.
C.) Info regarding her post-op deep-breathing & coughing exercise
D.) Info about where in the hospital she will be taken post-op - answerC.) Info regarding
her post-op deep-breathing & coughing exercise
D.) Info about where in the hospital she will be taken post-op
At 0600, the anesthesiologist prescribes pre-op meds for a PT who is scheduled for a
surg @ 0730; cefazolin IV to be infused 30mins before surg; midazolam before surg, &
scopolamine patch behind the ear. Which med should the nurse administer first?
A.) Cefazolin
B.) Midazolam
C.) Fentanyl
D.) Scopolamine - answerD.) Scopolamine
Midazolam provides analgesia during surg & recovery in PACU
A.) True
B.) False - answerB.) False
, In which surgical area will the pt's surgical skin scrub prep be performed for surg., &
what clothing is appropriate for the nurse performing the scrub to wear?
A.) Surgical suite wearing a lab coat
B.) Operating room wearing surgical attire & masks
C.) Postanesthesia care unit (PACU) wearing scrubs
D.) Pre-op holding area wearing street clothes - answerB.) Operating room wearing
surgical attire & masks
Ensure that the client remains NPO for @ least 6hr for solid foods & 2hr for clear liquids
before surg. w/ general anesthesia to avoid aspiration. Note on the chart the last time
the client ate or drink.
A.) True
B.) False - answerA.) True
The nurse is circulation for a surgical procedure. What clinical manifestation would
indicate to the nurse that the pt may be experiencing Malignant Hypethermia?
A.) Pain
B.) Decreased body temp.
C.) Muscle rigidity
D.) Confusion upon arousal from anesthesia - answerC.) Muscle rigidity
A nurse is caring for an unconscious pt who has just been admitted to the
postanesthesia care unit after an abdominal hysterectomy. How should the nurse
position the pt?
A.) Semi-fowler's position w/ the head turn to the right
B.) Supine position w/ the HOB elevated 30 degrees
C.) Prone position w/ a pillow supporting the abdomen
D.) Left lateral w/ head supported on a pillow - answerD.) Left lateral w/ head supported
on a pillow
A nurse administered midazolam IV bolus to a client before a procedure. The client's BP
is 86/40 mm Hg, & the HR is 134/min. Which of the following IV meds should the nurse
administer?
A.) Naloxone
B.) Morphine
C.) Flumazenil
D.) Atropine - answerC.) Flumazenil
A nurse is assisting an anesthesiologist who is delivering nitrous oxide by face mask to
a client during the induction of anesthesia. Which of the following is the priority nursing
action?
Bleeding is an undesirable physiological effect of Ginseng.
A.) True
B.) False - answerB.) False
You're caring for a PT w/ an evisceration. Place the following nursing actions in order.
A.) Assess for shock
B.) Call for help
C.) Cover w/ sterile gauze
D.) Position pt - answerB.) Call for help
C.) Cover w/ sterile gauze
D.) Position pt
A.) Assess for shock
An older adult pt has been admitted before having surgery for a bilateral mastectomy &
breast reconstruction. What should the nurse include in the Pt's pre-op teaching?
(Select all that apply.)
A.) Info about various options for reconstructive surg.
B.) Info about the risks & benefits of her particular sug.
C.) Info regarding her post-op deep-breathing & coughing exercise
D.) Info about where in the hospital she will be taken post-op - answerC.) Info regarding
her post-op deep-breathing & coughing exercise
D.) Info about where in the hospital she will be taken post-op
At 0600, the anesthesiologist prescribes pre-op meds for a PT who is scheduled for a
surg @ 0730; cefazolin IV to be infused 30mins before surg; midazolam before surg, &
scopolamine patch behind the ear. Which med should the nurse administer first?
A.) Cefazolin
B.) Midazolam
C.) Fentanyl
D.) Scopolamine - answerD.) Scopolamine
Midazolam provides analgesia during surg & recovery in PACU
A.) True
B.) False - answerB.) False
, In which surgical area will the pt's surgical skin scrub prep be performed for surg., &
what clothing is appropriate for the nurse performing the scrub to wear?
A.) Surgical suite wearing a lab coat
B.) Operating room wearing surgical attire & masks
C.) Postanesthesia care unit (PACU) wearing scrubs
D.) Pre-op holding area wearing street clothes - answerB.) Operating room wearing
surgical attire & masks
Ensure that the client remains NPO for @ least 6hr for solid foods & 2hr for clear liquids
before surg. w/ general anesthesia to avoid aspiration. Note on the chart the last time
the client ate or drink.
A.) True
B.) False - answerA.) True
The nurse is circulation for a surgical procedure. What clinical manifestation would
indicate to the nurse that the pt may be experiencing Malignant Hypethermia?
A.) Pain
B.) Decreased body temp.
C.) Muscle rigidity
D.) Confusion upon arousal from anesthesia - answerC.) Muscle rigidity
A nurse is caring for an unconscious pt who has just been admitted to the
postanesthesia care unit after an abdominal hysterectomy. How should the nurse
position the pt?
A.) Semi-fowler's position w/ the head turn to the right
B.) Supine position w/ the HOB elevated 30 degrees
C.) Prone position w/ a pillow supporting the abdomen
D.) Left lateral w/ head supported on a pillow - answerD.) Left lateral w/ head supported
on a pillow
A nurse administered midazolam IV bolus to a client before a procedure. The client's BP
is 86/40 mm Hg, & the HR is 134/min. Which of the following IV meds should the nurse
administer?
A.) Naloxone
B.) Morphine
C.) Flumazenil
D.) Atropine - answerC.) Flumazenil
A nurse is assisting an anesthesiologist who is delivering nitrous oxide by face mask to
a client during the induction of anesthesia. Which of the following is the priority nursing
action?
