A patient is signing a surgical consent. Afterwards, the nurse also signs the form. What is the meaning of the nurse's signature?
1. It means the patient was alert and aware of what was being signed.
2. It means the patient understood the procedure as described by the nurse.
3. It means the surgeon was too busy to wait for the patient to sign the form.
4. It means there is a likelihood of a successful outcome.
Question 2An older surgical patient is having an epidural catheter inserted for pain control. What does the nurse realize is an advantage of using this method of pain medication for this patient?
1. improved bowel activity
2. faster wound healing
3. earlier ambulation
4. improved appetite
Question 3A patient says that his condition must be getting worse since he was receiving 10 mg morphine sulfate through the IV for pain but now is prescribed Demerol 50 mg by mouth at home. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. Oral doses need to be higher than those given through an IV. It does not mean your condition is worse.
2. The doctor is making sure that you do not have any pain once you go home.
3. I will get the doctor so he can explain what is going on with your condition.
4. All patients have more pain when they go home so the doctor is making sure you have enough medication.
Question 4A patient is being transferred from the operating room to the recovery room. In which phase of the surgical process will the nurse in the recovery room provide care?
1. postoperative
2. preoperative
3. intraoperative
4. restorative
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