What This Document Is
This document is a test bank designed to accompany Chapter 17, “Preoperative Care,” from Lewis’s *Medical-Surgical Nursing*, 10th Edition. It consists of multiple-choice questions intended for students in a MEDSURG I (NUR 201) course at Fortis College. The questions assess understanding of key concepts related to preparing patients for surgery.
Why This Document Matters
This test bank is a valuable resource for nursing students preparing for exams on preoperative care. It allows students to self-assess their comprehension of essential topics like patient assessment, risk factor identification, and appropriate nursing interventions before surgical procedures. Instructors can also utilize this bank to create quizzes and exams. It’s particularly useful for students needing to practice applying concepts to clinical scenarios, as indicated by the NCLEX categories associated with each question.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This test bank is a study *aid*, not a replacement for reading the textbook chapter or attending lectures. It focuses on recall and application of knowledge, but does not provide in-depth explanations of the underlying physiological or pharmacological principles. Students should use this document in conjunction with other course materials to achieve a comprehensive understanding of preoperative care. It does not offer rationales for *incorrect* answer choices.
What This Document Provides
The full test bank includes multiple-choice questions covering topics such as:
* Preoperative assessment and risk identification (e.g., allergies, medication history, potential for pregnancy)
* Psychosocial considerations for patients facing surgery (e.g., anxiety, fear)
* Patient education related to anesthesia and postoperative expectations
* Prioritization of nursing interventions to ensure patient safety.
* Questions are categorized by cognitive level (Analyze, Apply) and NCLEX category (Psychosocial Integrity, Safe and Effective Care Environment).
This preview includes four sample questions with answers. The complete document contains a significantly larger number of questions to facilitate thorough exam preparation.
