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Med surg quiz 1 practice questions andAnswers (Latest Update)
1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed
consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which
statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed?
1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today."
2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my
surgery."
3. "I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music."
4. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible." -
Correct Answer ✅1. "I will be glad when this is over so I
can go home today."
2. The nurse in the holding area of the surgery department is
interviewing a client who requests to keep his religious medal
on during surgery. Which intervention should the nurse
implement?
1. Notify the surgeon about the client's request to wear the
medal
2. Tape the medal to the client and allow the client to wear
the medal
3. Request the family member take the medal prior to
surgery
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Answers (Latest Update)
4. Explain taking the medal to surgery is against the policy -
Correct Answer ✅2. Tape the medal to the client and allow
the client to wear the medal
3. The nurse must obtain surgical consent forms for the
scheduled surgery. Which client would not be able to consent
legally to surgery?
1. The 65 year old client who cannot read or write
2. The 30 year old who does not understand English
3. The 16 year old who has a fractured ankle
4. The 8- year old who is not oriented to the day - Correct
Answer ✅3. The 16 year old who has a fractured ankle
4. The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Check the permit for the spouse's signature
2. Take and document intake and output
3. Administer the on-call sedative
4. Complete the preoperative checklist - Correct Answer
✅4. Complete the preoperative checklist
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Answers (Latest Update)
5. The nurse is interviewing a surgical client in the holding
area. Which information should the nurse report to the
anesthesiologist? Select all that apply
1. The client has loose, decayed teeth
2. The client is experiencing anxiety
3. The client smokes two packs of cigarettes a day
4. The client has had a chest x ray which does not show
infiltrates
5. The client reports using herbs - Correct Answer ✅1. The
client has loose, decayed teeth
3. The client smokes two packs of cigarettes a day
5. The client reports using herbs
6. Which task would be most appropriate for the nurse to
delegate to the UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel)?
1. Complete the preop checklist
2. Assess the client's preop vital signs
3. Teach the client about coughing and deep breathing
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Answers (Latest Update)
4. Assist the client to remove clothing and jewelry - Correct
Answer ✅4. Assist the client to remove clothing and jewelry
7. The nurse is assessing a client in the day surgery unit who
states "I am really afraid of having this surgery. I'm afraid of
what they will find." Which statement would be the best
therapeutic response by the nurse?
1. "Don't worry about your surgery. It is safe."
2. "Tell me why you're worried about the surgery."
3. "Tell me about your fears of having this surgery."
4. "I understand how you feel, surgery is frightening." -
Correct Answer ✅3. "Tell me about your fears of having
this surgery."
8. The 68 year old client is scheduled for intestinal surgery
does not have clear fecal contents after 3 tap water enemas.
Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Notify the surgeon of the client's status
2. Continue giving enemas until clear
3. Increase the client's fluid IV rate
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