NUR 256 Exam 1 (Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Perioperative Care, Neurology, Stroke, Seizures & Diagnostic Testing | Med-Surg & Mental Health Nursing Review | Exam Questions & Answers | Grade A+

NUR 256 Exam 1: (Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Perioperative Care, Neurology, Stroke, Seizures,
Diagnostics, Surgical Nursing
Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Nursing Program



SUBJECT COURSE FORMAT

Medical-Surgical Nursing - NUR 256 Exam 1 Q&A Guide with Rationale
Perioperative Care, Neurology,
Diagnostics



Question 1

What is the preoperative period?

A. From when scheduled for surgery to OR table

B. From OR table to PACU

C. From PACU to first post-op visit with surgeon

D. During the surgical procedure

CORRECT ANSWER

A. From when scheduled for surgery to OR table


CLINICAL RATIONALE

• Preoperative period includes patient assessment, teaching, and preparation.
• Begins when the decision for surgery is made.

, Question 2

What is the intraoperative period?

A. From when scheduled for surgery to OR table

B. From OR table to PACU (post-anesthesia care unit)

C. From PACU to first post-op visit with surgeon

D. From discharge to follow-up

CORRECT ANSWER

B. From OR table to PACU (post-anesthesia care unit)


CLINICAL RATIONALE

• Intraoperative period includes anesthesia induction, surgery, and transfer to PACU.
• Patient safety and aseptic technique are priorities.




Question 3

What is the postoperative period?

A. From when scheduled for surgery to OR table

B. From OR table to PACU

C. From PACU to first post-op visit with surgeon

D. During the surgical procedure

CORRECT ANSWER

C. From PACU to first post-op visit with surgeon


CLINICAL RATIONALE

• Postoperative period includes recovery, monitoring for complications, and discharge planning.
• Vital signs are taken q15 min x4, q30 min x2, then q1h.