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1 .
What anesthesia type induces a state of drowsiness and reduces anxiety without complete unconsciousness?
  1. general anesthesia
  2. monitored anesthesia care (MAC)/moderate sedation
  3. regional anesthesia
  4. local anesthesia
2 .
A nurse is preparing a patient for a procedure to remove a wart. The wart is not painful and does not affect the patient’s ability to function. How would this surgery be classified?
  1. expedited
  2. emergent
  3. elective
  4. urgent
3 .
The nursing student is discussing the appropriate use of general anesthesia with their preceptor. What statement should the student make to demonstrate they have an accurate understanding of general anesthesia?
  1. General anesthesia numbs a small area of the body while allowing the patient to remain conscious.
  2. General anesthesia may be used with sedation.
  3. General anesthesia makes patients drowsy while allowing them to breathe on their own during surgery.
  4. General anesthesia puts patients into a deep sleep and induces amnesia.
4 .
A patient in a rural area is having a hysterectomy performed remotely, in real time, by a doctor who is two hours away in an urban hospital. What type of surgery makes this possible?
  1. MARVEL
  2. telesurgery
  3. minimally invasive surgery
  4. artificial intelligence
5 .
What new technology offers neurosurgeons improved access to do brain tumor resections in deep and narrow regions of the brain?
  1. robotic-assisted surgery
  2. telesurgery
  3. MARVEL
  4. artificial intelligence
6 .
What is the purpose of preadmission testing?
  1. to educate a patient about the purpose of their procedure or surgery
  2. to ensure the patient’s colon and rectum are clean before a procedure or surgery
  3. to evaluate a patient’s health status before a procedure or surgery
  4. to ensure the patient has provided informed consent for the procedure or surgery
7 .
Why is fasting before surgery important?
  1. Fasting helps clean the patient’s colon and rectum before surgery.
  2. Fasting helps minimize the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.
  3. Fasting helps determine if a patient is strong enough to survive surgery.
  4. Fasting helps minimize the chances of a patient developing an infection after surgery.
8 .
What is the role of the nurse during preoperative preparation?
  1. Prepare instruments and assist the surgeon while maintaining a safe environment.
  2. Manage the patient’s pain, monitor vital signs, and treat postoperative complications.
  3. Provide essential early postoperative care.
  4. Assess patients, manage anxieties, and confirm informed consent.
9 .
How can distraction methods help with pain management?
  1. With distraction methods, activities such as listening to music can help divert attention from pain or discomfort.
  2. With distraction methods, activities such as guided meditation can help manage anxiety and decrease pain.
  3. With distraction methods, therapies such as cold packs and heating pads can help with inflammation and reduce pain.
  4. With distraction methods, positioning provides comfort and helps patients be more at ease physically and mentally.
10 .
What are the eight rights of medication administration?
  1. right patient, right medication, right dose/concentration, right surgeon, right time, right supplements, right reason, and right patient response
  2. right patient, right medication, right dose/concentration, right dietary requirements, right time, right documentation, right supplements, and right patient response
  3. right patient, right medication, right dose/concentration, right fluid intake, right dietary requirements, right documentation, right time, and right patient response
  4. right patient, right medication, right dose/concentration, right route, right time, right documentation, right reason, and right patient response
11 .
Which surgical team member directly supports the surgeon by retracting tissues, providing additional instrumentation, and anticipating needs?
  1. RN circulator
  2. anesthesiologist
  3. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  4. Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
12 .
Which surgical team member has tasks before, during, and after surgery, including acting as a patient advocate, preparing the OR and maintaining sterility, and collaborating with other team members, including the management of “time-outs”?
  1. RN circulator
  2. anesthesiologist
  3. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  4. Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
13 .
In the perioperative suite, what surgical zone includes the preoperative and postanesthesia care units and medication rooms?
  1. unrestricted
  2. semirestricted
  3. restricted
  4. substerile
14 .
What surgical innovation also poses hazards in the OR, including direct tissue damage, fire hazards, eye injuries, and airborne contaminants?
  1. lasers
  2. surgical smoke
  3. anesthetic gases
  4. electrosurgery
15 .
Preventing hypoxia is fundamental to safeguard patients in the OR. Why?
  1. With hypoxia, the body’s core temperature drops below 96.8°F (36°C), which can have devastating consequences.
  2. With hypoxia, the body experiences a severe allergic reaction, which can have devastating consequences.
  3. With hypoxia, the body experiences excessive bleeding, which can have devastating consequences.
  4. With hypoxia, the body’s tissues are deprived of adequate oxygen, which can have devastating consequences.
16 .
During what stage or phase of postoperative care is the focus on wound management, physical therapy, and ongoing pain management?
  1. stage 1—immediate
  2. stage 2—intermediate
  3. stage 3—convalescence
  4. phase I recovery
17 .
Abnormal blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation readings plus swelling and redness around a wound are clues of what problem?
  1. hypotension and shock
  2. hemodynamic instability
  3. hemorrhage
  4. hypertension and arrhythmias
18 .
What are the early signs of unmanaged pain?
  1. guarding, sighing, clenched fists, furrowed brows
  2. increased blood pressure and changes in consciousness
  3. restlessness, agitation, pale skin, tight abdomen
  4. clammy skin, altered consciousness, difficulty breathing
19 .
What bariatric procedure is complex, creating a small stomach sleeve to bypass most of the small intestine?
  1. sleeve gastrectomy
  2. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
  3. biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
  4. adjustable gastric band
20 .
After gastric bypass surgery, food may pass directly from the stomach pouch into the small intestine without being digested. What is this syndrome called, and why is it a problem?
  1. It is called dumping syndrome, and it is a problem because it can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea.
  2. It is called comorbidity syndrome, and it is a problem because it can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea.
  3. It is called dumping syndrome, and it is a problem because it can cause high blood pressure and dizziness.
  4. It is called comorbidity syndrome, and it is a problem because it can cause high blood pressure and dizziness.
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