Test Bank For Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 6th Edition
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Christensen: Adult Health Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 02: Care of the Surgical Patient
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The patient is 38 years old and is in her second postoperative day after placement of an
intramedullary rod in her left femur. She is receiving analgesia via a patient-controlled
analgesia (PCA) device. The inappropriate intervention related to caring for a patient
with a PCA is:
a. Maintaining the system.
b. Recording activations of the system.
c. Administering the analgesia to the patient.
d. Monitoring the patientโs pain.
ANS: C
With the PCA system of medication administration, the patient can self-administer an
analgesic by pressing a control button. The nurse should not give medication doses by
pushing the control button.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
TOP: Medication administration
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 50
OBJ: 13
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
2. A 73-year-old patient with diabetes was admitted for below-the-knee amputation of
his right leg. Removal of his right leg is an example of which type of surgery?
a. Palliative
b. Diagnostic
c. Reconstructive
d. Ablative
ANS: D
Ablative is a type of surgery where an amputation, excision of any part of the body, or
removal of a growth and harmful substance is performed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 18, Table 2-1
OBJ: 2
TOP: Types of surgery
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
3. The Patientโs Bill of Rights states that a patient must give his or her permission for any
specific test or procedure to be performed. What is the legal term for this permission?
a. Verbal consent
b. Medical documentation
c. Informed consent
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d. Informed decision
ANS: C
The Patientโs Bill of Rights affirms that the patients must give informed consent
(permission obtained from the patient to perform a specific test or procedure) before
the beginning of any procedure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 24
OBJ: 6
TOP: Informed consent
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
4. An informed consent was to be obtained from the patient for his scheduled open
cholecystectomy. Which circumstance could prevent the patient from signing his
informed consent?
a. Pain radiating to the scapula
b. An injection of Demerol, 75 mg IM, 1 hour ago
c. The presence of jaundice and scleral icterus
d. His concern over his insurance company not covering the procedure
ANS: B
Informed consent should not be obtained if the patient is disoriented and under the
influence of sedatives.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 25
OBJ: 6
TOP: Informed consent
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
5. The anesthesiologist provides ____ anesthesia by inhalation and IV administration
routes.
a. general
b. regional
c. specific
d. preoperative
ANS: A
An anesthesiologist gives general anesthetics by IV and inhalation routes through four
stages of anesthesia.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 37
TOP: Anesthesia
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
OBJ: 11
6. A type of anesthesia that requires a depressed level of consciousness is
a. regional anesthesia.
b. specific anesthesia.
c. optional sedation.
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d. conscious sedation.
ANS: D
Conscious sedation is routinely used for procedures that do not require complete
anesthesia but rather a depressed level of consciousness.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
TOP: Conscious sedation
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 40
OBJ: 12
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
7. The older adult patient may not respond to surgical treatment as well as a younger
adult because of
a. poor skin turgor resulting in dehydration.
b. disturbed body image related to surgical incision.
c. his or her bodyโs response to physiological changes.
d. decreased peristalsis related to general anesthesia.
ANS: C
Of specific concern in older adults is the bodyโs response to temperature changes,
cardiovascular shifts, respiratory needs, and renal function.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
TOP: Older adult patient
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 20
OBJ: 7
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
8. A 45-year-old patient has had a repair of a cerebral aneurysm and is presenting signs
of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which postoperative nursing interventions
would be contraindicated?
a. Coughing every 2 hours
b. Leg exercises every 2 hours
c. Monitoring intravenous therapy at 50 ml/hr
d. Assessing vital signs every 2 hours
ANS: A
Coughing increases ICP.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: Page 32, Box 2-6
OBJ: 5
TOP: Postoperative complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
9. A male patient, age 80, has had a total hip replacement. Anxiety, hypotension, and
jarring during transfer from the recovery room to his room can cause a postoperative
increase in which of his vital signs?
a. Pulse rate
b. Temperature
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c. Blood pressure
d. Pain
ANS: A
An increase in pulse rate is an objective, detectable sign that the body is responding to
โpain.โ Other objective changes include a decrease in blood pressure in the immediate
postoperative period, restlessness, diaphoresis, and pallor.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: Page 48, Box 2-8
OBJ: 10
TOP: Postoperative complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
10. A patient, age 65, underwent a right hemicolectomy. On postoperative day 4, her
surgical wound dehisced. This means that
a. there is partial or complete wound separation.
b. there has been inadequate wound closure.
c. abdominal viscera protrude through the walls.
d. the wound will not heal well when it is resutured.
ANS: A
A surgical incision may separate; this action of dehiscence (the separation of a
surgical incision or rupture of a wound closure) may occur within 3 days to over 2
weeks postoperatively.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 48, Figure 2-15
OBJ: 1
TOP: Postoperative complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
11. A patient is on postoperative day 2 after a nephrectomy. The nurse is aware that the
most effective way to increase her peristalsis is
a. ambulation.
b. an enema.
c. encouraging hot liquids.
d. administering a laxative.
ANS: A
Encouraging activity (turning every 2 hours, early ambulation) assists GI activity.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 52, Box 2-10
OBJ: 13
TOP: Postoperative complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
12. A patient is transferred from the operating room to the recovery room after undergoing
an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of his left ankle. Which is the first
assessment to make?
a. Check ankle dressings.
b. Check airway for patency.
c. Check intravenous site.
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d. Check vital signs.
ANS: B
Evaluation of the patient follows the ABCs of immediate postoperative observation:
airway, breathing, consciousness, and circulation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 45, Table 2-6
OBJ: 12
TOP: Nursing assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
13. Frequent assessment of a postoperative patient is essential. One of the first signs and
symptoms of hemorrhage may be
a. increasing blood pressure.
b. decreasing pulse.
c. restlessness.
d. weakness, apathy.
ANS: C
A pulse that increases and becomes thready combined with a declining blood pressure,
cool and clammy skin, reduced urine output, and restlessness may signal hypovolemic
shock.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
TOP: Postoperative complications
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 48
OBJ: 10
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
14. Frequent monitoring of the postoperative patientโs vital signs assesses which body
system?
a. Gastrointestinal
b. Endocrine
c. Neurological
d. Cardiovascular
ANS: D
Hypotension and cardiac dysrhythmias are the most common cardiovascular
complications of the surgical patient, and early recognition and management of these
complications before they become serious enough to diminish cardiac output depend
on frequent assessment of the patientโs vital signs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Pages 35, 51, Table 2-4
OBJ: 14
TOP: Postoperative patient
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
15. Decreased activity in an obese surgical patient predisposes the patient to which
complication?
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b.
c.
d.
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Cardiac arrest
Pneumonia
Incisional hernias
Hypoventilation
ANS: D
Immediate postoperative hypoventilation can result from drugs (anesthetics,
narcotics, tranquilizers, sedatives) incisional pain, obesity, chronic lung disease, or
pressure on the diaphragm.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
TOP: Postoperative complications
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 48
OBJ: 13
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
16. The nurse acknowledges that all preoperative nursing interventions have been
performed by signing which document?
a. Nurseโs notes
b. Anesthesia record
c. Preoperative checklist
d. Physicianโs order sheet
ANS: C
When the nurse signs the preoperative checklist, that nurse assumes responsibility for
all areas of care included on the list.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 41, Figure 2-10
OBJ: 9
TOP: Preoperative checklist
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
17. Which nursing interventions would be appropriate after a wound evisceration?
a. Place the patient in high Fowlerโs position.
b. Give the patient fluids to prevent shock.
c. Replace the dressing with sterile fluffy pads.
d. Apply a warm, moist normal saline sterile dressing.
ANS: D
Cover the wound with a sterile towel moistened with sterile physiological saline
(warm).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 48, Figure 2-15
OBJ: 13
TOP: Postoperative interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
18. When should the nurse offer prescribed analgesics to a patient who is 24 hours
postoperative?
a. Only when the patient asks.
b. Regularly every three to four hours before pain gets severe.
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c. Only when the physician orders.
d. Only when the patient is in severe pain.
ANS: B
The nurse should ask the patient every 3-4 hours if something is needed for pain
because some patients will not ask for an analgesic.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
TOP: Medication administration
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 49
OBJ: 10
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
19. What nursing interventions will minimize the effects of venous stasis?
a. Pillows under the knee in a position of comfort
b. Sitting with the feet flat on the floor
c. Early ambulation
d. Gentle leg massage
ANS: C
Early ambulation has been a significant factor in hastening postoperative recovery and
preventing postoperative complications.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 52, Box 2-10
OBJ: 13
TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
20. Serum potassium levels are usually determined before surgery to
a. assess kidney function.
b. determine respiratory insufficiency.
c. prevent dysrhythmias related to anesthesia.
d. measure functional liver capability.
ANS: C
Serum electrolytes are evaluated if extensive surgery is planned or the patient has
extenuating problems. One of the essential electrolytes examined is potassium; if
potassium is not available in adequate amounts, dysrhythmias can occur during
anesthesia.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
TOP: Preoperative assessment
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 24
OBJ: 9
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
21. The nurse is assisting with the sponge and instrument count in the operating room. The
operative phase in which the nurse is assisting is called the
a. perioperative phase.
b. preoperative phase.
c. intraoperative phase.
d. postoperative phase.
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ANS: C
Counting of sponges, needles, and instruments with the scrub nurse before surgery and
before closing the wound is done during the intraoperative phase of the surgery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 24, Box 2-7
OBJ: 8
TOP: Intraoperative responsibilities
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
22. Which early postoperative observation is abnormal and should be reported
immediately?
a. Emesis that is red
b. Complaint of feeling cold
c. Nausea
d. Complaint of pain
ANS: A
Any emesis that is red should be reported immediately.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
OBJ: 10
TOP: Assessment
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 46, Box 2-7
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
23. Sudden chest pain combined with dyspnea, cyanosis, and tachycardia is an indication
of
a. hypovolemic shock.
b. dehiscence.
c. atelectasis.
d. pulmonary embolus.
ANS: D
Sudden chest pain combined with dyspnea, tachycardia, cyanosis, diaphoresis, and
hypotension is a sign of pulmonary embolism.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: Page 49
OBJ: 13
TOP: Assessment and postoperative complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
24. An appendectomy during a hysterectomy would be classified as
a. major, emergency, diagnostic.
b. major, urgent, palliative.
c. minor, elective, ablative.
d. minor, urgent, reconstructive.
ANS: C
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Surgery is classified as elective, urgent, or emergency. Surgery is performed for
various purposes, which include diagnostic studies, ablation (an amputation or
excision of any part of the body or removal of a growth or harmful substance), and
palliative (therapy to relieve or reduce intensity of uncomfortable symptoms without
cure), reconstructive, transplant, and constructive purposes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 18, Table 2-1
OBJ: 2
TOP: Types of surgery
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
25. Which patients would be at greatest risk during surgery?
a. 78-year-old taking an analgesic agent
b. 43-year-old taking an antihypertensive agent
c. 27-year-old taking an anticoagulant agent
d. 10-year-old taking an antibiotic agent
ANS: C
Anticoagulants alter normal clotting factors and thus increase risk of hemorrhaging.
They should be discontinued for 48 hours before surgery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: Page 21, Box 2-3, Table 2-5
OBJ: 4
TOP: Individualโs ability to tolerate surgery
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
26. A patient will have an incision in the lower left abdomen. Which intervention by the
nurse will help decrease discomfort in the incisional area when she coughs
postoperatively?
a. Apply a splint directly over the lower abdomen.
b. Keep the patient flat with feet flexed.
c. Turn her on her right side.
d. Apply a splint above and below the incision.
ANS: A
To ease the pressure on the incision, the nurse helps the patient support the surgical
site with a pillow, rolled bath blanket, or the heel of the hand.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Pages 31-32, Skill 2-4 Step 10,
NCP 2-1
OBJ: 14
TOP: Postoperative nursing interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
27. Although informed about the proposed surgical procedure, the patient has only vague
responses about the postoperative period. A nursing diagnosis at this time would be
a. Impaired verbal communication.
b. Impaired gas exchange.
c. Deficient knowledge, postoperative.
d. Acute pain.
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ANS: C
Knowledge, deficient regarding implications of surgery related to information
misinterpretation is a correct nursing diagnosis.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: Page 20, Box 2-11
OBJ: 14
TOP: Nursing process/diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
28. A patient and a nurse develop a preoperative teaching plan. In teaching the patient to
cough effectively after surgery, the nurse should tell her to practice
a. breathing through her nose, holding her breath, and exhaling slowly.
b. taking three deep breaths and coughing from the chest.
c. inhaling while contracting the abdominal muscles and exhaling while contracting
the diaphragm.
d. taking short, frequent panting breaths and coughing from the throat to clear
accumulated mucus.
ANS: B
Because lung ventilation is vital, the nurse assists the patient to turn, cough, and
breathe deeply every 1 to 2 hours until the chest is clear. Having practiced this
combination preoperatively, the patient is usually able to adequately remove trapped
mucus and surgical gases.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Pages 29-30, Skills 2-2, 2-3
OBJ: 13
TOP: Prevention of postoperative complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
29. What is the responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
a. Explain the surgical options.
b. Explain the operative risks.
c. Obtain the patientโs signature.
d. Check form for appropriate signatures.
ANS: C
A witness is only verifying that this is the person who signed the consent and that it
was a voluntary consent. The witness (often a nurse) is not verifying that the patient
understands the procedure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 25
OBJ: 6
TOP: Informed consent
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
30. On the patientโs return to the medical-surgical unit, the nurse performs an abdominal
assessment. To assess bowel sounds, the nurse auscultates the lower abdomen for
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b.
c.
d.
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1 minute.
5 to 20 seconds.
as long as it takes to hear a bowel sound.
one full inspiration and expiration.
ANS: A
Normal peristalsis is gauged by hearing 5 to 30 gurgles per minute.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
OBJ: 10
TOP: Assessment
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
REF: Page 52, Box 2-10
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
31. Which preoperative fear is linked to postoperative behavior?
a. Fear of anesthesia and death
b. Fear of death and malnutrition
c. Fear of unknown and lack of respect
d. Fear of malnutrition and addiction to new medications
ANS: A
The preoperative anxiety level influences the amount of anesthesia required, the
amount of postoperative pain medication needed, and the speed of recovery from
surgery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Assessment
REF: Pages 20, 24, Box 2-4
OBJ: 4
TOP: Nursing diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
32. Ideally, preop teaching should be done
a. immediately before surgery to eliminate fear.
b. 2 months in advance so the patient can prepare.
c. 1 to 2 days before the surgery when anxiety is not as high.
d. in the surgical holding area.
ANS: C
Preop teaching is provided 1 to 2 days prior to surgery when anxiety is low.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Implementation REF: Page 24
OBJ: 8
TOP: Nursing diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
33. In preparation for the return of the surgical patient, the patientโs bed and equipment
should be in what position?
a. Lowest position with side rails elevated with oxygen and suction equipment
available
b. Highest position with side rails elevated with IV pole and pump at bedside
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c. Lowest position with side rails down on the receiving side
d. Highest position with the side rails down on receiving side and up on opposite side
ANS: D
In preparation for the return of the surgical patient, the patientโs bed should be in the
highest position to be level with the surgical gurney and should have the side rail down
on the receiving side, with the opposite side rail up to prevent the patient from falling
out of bed during transfer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Implementation REF: Page 43
OBJ: 13
TOP: Nursing diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
34. Southeast Asian and Native American patients often do not make eye contact when
preoperative teaching is being performed because
a. they arenโt educated.
b. they arenโt paying attention.
c. they believe eye contact is disrespectful.
d. they believe they are superior to the nurse.
ANS: C
Southeast Asians and Native Americans may believe eye contact is disrespectful.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 22, Cultural Considerations
box
OBJ: N/A
TOP: Nursing diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
35. What are the high-risk conditions that may affect perioperative procedures? (Select all
that apply):
a. Age, health, occupation, mental status
b. Financial income, health, nutritional status
c. Age, mental state, nutritional status, health
d. Occupation, age, nutritional status, health
e. Financial Income, occupation, age, health
ANS: C
Each system of the body is affected by the patientโs age, health, nutritional status, and
mental state.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Assessment
REF: Page 24
OBJ: 4
TOP: Nursing diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
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36. A postoperative patient who had a left inguinal hernia repair is ready for his discharge
instructions. Which information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
a. Care of the wound site and any dressings
b. When he may operate a motor vehicle
c. Signs and symptoms to report to the physician
d. Call the physicianโs office once he arrives home
e. Report bowel movements to the physician
f. Actions and side effects of any medications
ANS: A, B, C, F
As the day of discharge approaches, the nurse should be certain that the patient has
vital information.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: Page 56, Box 2-13
OBJ: 13
TOP: Discharge instructions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
37. Two considerations for the older adult surgical patient include (Select the two that
apply.)
a. pre- and postoperative teaching.
b. lower morbidity and mortality.
c. quick assessment skills.
d. surgery causes much physiological stress.
ANS: A, D
Surgery places greater stress on older than on younger patients. Teaching should be
given at the older personโs level of understanding.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 20, Life Span
Considerations box
OBJ: 7
TOP: Older adult considerations
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
38. In preparing the patient for abdominal surgery, the Assistive Personnel (AP) can
perform which interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vital signs
b. Insertion of N/G tube
c. Enema
d. Height and weight
e. Obtain operative consent
f. Sterile gowning
ANS: A, C, D
The AP can perform vital signs, enema, and height and weight.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
TOP: Nursing diagnosis
REF: Page 38
OBJ: 16
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
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Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
COMPLETION
39. ______________ therapy is performed to alleviate or decrease uncomfortable
symptoms without curing the problem.
ANS:
Palliative
Palliative therapy is designed to relieve or reduce intensity of uncomfortable
symptoms without cure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 18, Table 2-1
OBJ: 1
TOP: Palliative therapy
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Comprehension
40. Discharge planning for a surgical procedure begins in the ______________ period
and continues through the _____________ period.
ANS:
preoperative, recuperative
Discharge planning for a surgical procedure begins in the preoperative and continues
through the recuperative period.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: Page 55
OBJ: 15
TOP: Nursing diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
41. A patient is transferred from the operating room to the recovery room after undergoing
an amputation of his left foot. Place the interventions in the correct order for
immediate assessment once the patient enters the PACU. Place a comma between
each answer choice (a, b, c, d, etc.).
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
System review
Breathing
Circulation
Airway
Level of consciousness
ANS: D, B, E, C, A
DIF:
Cognitive Level: Application
REF: Page 45, Table 2-6
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OBJ: 12
TOP: Nursing assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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