ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 33 : Care of the Surgical Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gallbladder removal treats conditions like gallstones, aiming to cure, and can be urgent or planned based on severity.
Question 2 of 5
Colectomy (removal of cancerous portion of the colon)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing cancerous colon tissue aims to cure or control cancer and is often urgent due to the disease's severity.
Question 3 of 5
CABG (coronary artery bypass graft after a severe heart attack)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CABG restores blood flow to the heart, aiming to treat severe coronary issues, and is emergent post-heart attack.
Question 4 of 5
Mastectomy (removal of cancerous breast)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mastectomy removes cancerous tissue to treat breast cancer, typically requiring urgent intervention.
Question 5 of 5
Breast biopsy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A breast biopsy investigates suspicious tissue for diagnosis and can be planned or urgent based on findings.