Med Surg Quiz 1 Practice Questions And Answers Latest Top Score.
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Med Surg Quiz 1 Practice Questions And Answers Latest Top Score.
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...
Med Surg Quiz 1 Practice Questions And
Answers Latest Top Score.
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
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
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
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
4. Obtain STAT serum electrolytes - correct answer. 1. Notify the surgeon of the
client's status
9. The nurse is caring for a male client scheduled for abdominal surgery. Which
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply
1. Perform passive ROM exercises
2. Discuss how to cough and deep breathe effectively
3. Tell the client he can have a meal in the PACU
4. Teach ways to manage post op pain
, 5. Discuss events which occur in the post-anesthesia care unit - correct answer. 2.
Discuss how to cough and deep breathe effectively
4. Teach ways to manage post op pain
5. Discuss events which occur in the post-anesthesia care unit
10. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for total hip replacement. Which behavior
indicates the need for further preoperative teaching?
1. The client uses the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to inhale through the nose
and exhale through the mouth
2. The client demonstrates dorsiflexion of the feet, flexing of the toes, and moves the
feet in a circular motion
3. The client uses the incentive spirometer and inhales slowly and deeply so the piston
rises to the preset volume
4. The client gets out of bed by lifting straight upright from the waist and then swings
both legs along the side of the bed - correct answer. 4. The client gets out of bed by
lifting straight upright from the waist and then swings both legs along the side of the bed
11. The nurse is completing preoperative assessment on a male client who states, "I am
allergic to codeine." Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Apply an allergy bracelet on the client's wrist
2. Label the client's allergies on the front of the chair
3. Ask the client what happens when he takes codeine
4. Document the allergy on the medication administration record - correct answer. 3.
Ask the client what happens when he takes codeine
12. Which lab result would require immediate intervention by the nurse for the client
scheduled for surgery?
1. Calcium 9.2
2. Bleeding time 2 minutes
3. Hemoglobin 15
4. Potassium 2.4 - correct answer. 4. Potassium 2.4
13. Which activities are the circulating nurse's responsibilities in the OR?
1. Monitor the position of the client, prepare the surgical site, and ensure the client's
safety
2. Give preop meds in the holding area and monitor the client's response to anesthesia
3. Prepare sutures; set up the sterile fild, and count all needles and sponges and
instruments
4. Prepare the meds to be administered by the anesthesiologist and change the tubing
for the anesthesia machine - correct answer. 1. Monitor the position of the client,
prepare the surgical site, and ensure the client's safety
14. The circulating nurse observes the surgical scrub technician remove a sponge from
the edge of the sterile field with a clamp and place the sponge and clamp in a
designated area. Which action should the nurse implement?
1. Place the sponge back where it was
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