101 - 200 Solved Surgical Nursing MCQ Test Questions Bank

101. Mr. Wilfred Sam has undergone tracheostomy.
Which of the following would be the Nurse’s main goal for placing sterile moist gauze under the tracheostomy tube?
A. Promote adequate ventilation
B. Ensure humidification of inspired air
C. Maintain a patent airway
D. None of the above

102. You have been tasked by the Charge Nurse to perform catheter hygiene for a bed ridden patient.
The correct method in carrying out this procedure is to:
A. Use cotton wool balls for each swabbing to and from the urethra
B. Wipe away from the urethral outlet using soap and water
C. Use gauze swab in methylated spirit to wipe around the urethra
D. None of the above

103. You have been informed by the Emergency Unit to prepare and receive a patient with the diagnosis of intrinsic renal failure.
What is the most common cause of intrinsic renal failure?
A. Ischemic injury
B. Nephrotoxin
C. Obstruction of the urethra
D. None of the above

104. Osteomyelitis is the inflammation of the bones, especially in the arms and foot.
This condition in most cases is caused by....
A. Pseudomonas
B. Salmonella
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. None of the above

105. Which of the under listed will indicate a third degree burns?
A. Dark colouration of the skin
B. Blister formation
C. Absence of pain at the site
D. None of the above

106. Nurse Kodjo is carrying out routine wound dressing on the surgical ward.
He must know that:
A. Sealed wound may be dressed without gloves
B. All wounds must be dressed with gloved hands
C. Dressing on a wound must be changed only when it is wet
D. None of the above

107. Mr. Ankomah Boateng has been diagnosed of having benign prostatic hypertrophy which
A. Predisposes to hydronephrosis
B. Causes an elevated acid phosphatase
C. Is a congenital abnormality
D. None of the above

108. The nursing and medical team have to ensure that the ward is kept clean and safe for all patients.
The BEST way a nurse can prevent cross-infection is by
A. Preceding patient contact with hand washing
B. Performing aseptic technique correctly
C. Enforcing strict isolation procedures
D. None of the above

109. Maame Afua Konadu has been admitted to your ward with appendicitis.
The predisposing causes of her condition include
I. Inadequate food intake
II. Kinking of the appendix
III. Presence of faecalith
IV. Persistent throat infection
A. I, II, III
B. I, II, III, IV
C. II, III, IV
D. None of the above

110. Patient with traumatic head injury requires assistance in turning and positioning because of immobility and unconsciousness.
Hyponatremia is common after head injury due to....
A. Sodium shifts in both intracellular and extracellular activities, electrolytes and volume
B. Sodium shifts in extracellular fluid, electrolytes and volume
C. Sodium shifts in intracellular fluid, electrolytes and volume
D. None of the above

111. The Nurse should explain to the patient with gonorrhea that treatment will include both Ceftriaxone and Doxycycline because
A. No single agent successfully eradicates all strains of gonorrhea
B. Most patients do not respond to Ceftriaxone alone
C. High rate of coexisting chlamydia and gonorrhea needs dual coverage
D. None of the above

112. In a defaulted peptic ulcer patient, the MOST likely complication could be the following EXCEPT:
A. Haemorrhage
B. Perforation
C. Stress
D. None of the above

113. Mr. Seidu Awudu has undergone an ear surgery.
Two weeks post-operative, he has weakness of one half of the face and diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.
Which of the cranial nerves is involved?
A. 7th
B. 3rd
C. 5th
D. None of the above

114. Afua Adams has been brought to the ward after mastectomy.
She complains of soreness, numbness and tightness around the chest.
As the Nurse on duty, you would explain to Madam Adams that this....
A. Indicates a complication in the heart
B. Shows that the disease has spread to other organs
C. Normally occurs days to months after mastectomy
D. None of the above

115. When a patient is semi-conscious, the Nurse should expect the patient to be unable to
A. React to painful stimuli
B. Move spontaneously
C. Control elimination
D. None of the above

116. A 24 year old woman comes into your office after spilling hot tea on her hand.
The affected area is red with a few blisters.
On examination, the burn blanches with pressure.
The patient notes worsening pain when the burn is exposed to the cold wind.
How would you classify this burn?
A. Deep partial-thickness
B. Full thickness
C. Superficial partial-thickness
D. None of the above

117. Maame Adwoa is on admission in the female surgical ward after an open cholecystectomy.
What will you include in your teaching about exercise to promote recovery?
A. Dorsiflex the feet
B. Tighten abdominal muscles
C. Flexion of the toes
D. None of the above

118. The action to be taken when a Nurse suspects that a patient’s wound is infected is....
A. Clean the wound with a bactericidal solution twice daily
B. Take a swab for bacteriological examination
C. Change the dressing aseptically
D. None of the above

119. Mr. Kwabena Danso, an 86-year-old farmer with hypertension presents to the clinic with a painful big toe.
The patient eats a diet of fresh grains, lots of meat, and dairy products and abstains from alcohol.
He has not had any recent falls or injuries to his foot that he recalls.
You diagnosed him with gout.
Which of the following details in this patient’s history put him at an increased risk for gout?
A. Blood pressure medication
B. Consumption of dairy products
C. Patient’s age
D. None of the above

120. Maame Adwoa Mansa, a 25 year old seamstress was admitted to the ward with the intention for a repair of fistula-in-ano.
After assessment, she has decided to postpone the surgery due to some cultural beliefs.
What will be the nurse’s role in this case?
A. Call in the surgeon to discharge her
B. Call in the chaplain to help her with counseling
C. Allow patient to go since she came herself
D. None of the above

121. A patient has undergone a four hour abdominal surgery under spinal anesthesia.
She was transferred to the Surgical Unit and started complaining of severe incisional pain after one and half hours.
The patient’s skin is pale and surgical dressing is dry and intact.
The MOST common preventable complication of abdominal surgery is....
A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
C. Atelectasis
D. None of the above

122. Which of these sutures would the nurse give to the surgeon when he needs a nonabsorbable suture?
A. Fascia
B. Plain catgut
C. Chromic catgut
D. None of the above

123. A priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with ulcerative colitis is
A. High risk for infection
B. Ineffective coping
C. Diarrhea related to hypermotility
D. None of the above

124. A patient on admission in your ward is suspected to have cancer of the oral cavity and throat.
Which of the following data from the patient during history taking increases the risk of the patient’s condition?
A. Adult onset of diabetes
B. A history of smoking
C. Worked as a banker
D. None of the above

125. Ataa Broni has an anterior neck mass.
She had a lateral neck X-ray done and confirms a mass in the airway.
One of the under listed procedures will aid visualization of the mass with the help of a laryngeal mirror.
A. Direct laryngoscopy
B. Rigid laryngoscopy
C. Indirect laryngoscopy
D. None of the above

126. The tonsils are composed of lymphoid tissues situated bilaterally in the
A. Nasopharynx
B. Oropharynx
C. Larynx
D. None of the above

127. Before cholecystectomy, the surgeon orders Vitamin K.
This is administered because it is used in the formation of
A. Cholecystokinin
B. Prothrombin
C. Bilirubin
D. None of the above

128. Mr. Kwesi Adom has been diagnosed with chronic prostatitis.
What is the preferred antibiotic agent/class for Mr. Adom’s condition?
A. Penicillin
B. Fluoroquinolones
C. Tetracyclines
D. None of the above

129. Mr. Kofi Nkansah is on admission with inguinal hernia.
He has been scheduled for herniorrhaphy.
As part of his physiological preparation, the nurse will do the following:
I. Administer prescribed intravenous fluid
II. Assess for skin infection on the face
III. Check vital signs and record
IV. Remove dentures if any
A. I, II and III
B. I, III and IV
C. I, II, III and IV
D. None of the above

130. Which of the following drug classes is the first line of treatment for patients with erectile dysfunction?
A. Central alpha agonists
B. Prostaglandins
C. 5-phosphodiestrase inhibitors
D. None of the above

131. Mr. Kwasi Imoro, aged 50 is on admission at your ward with burns of the right upper limb.
His wound was observed to be infected and he is to have debridement of the wound done at the theatre.
The main goal of debridement include removal of the following EXCEPT
A. Invasive bacteria
B. Devitalized tissue
C. Metastatic cells
D. None of the above

132. Mustaph Ogoe, a 30 year old farmer underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for a hip fracture.
On ward rounds, patient appeared stable and had normal vital signs.
Few hours later, his brother frantically calls you to his room and says Ogoe is suddenly acting confused and has difficulty in breathing.
Which of the following complications may explain the clinical manifestations of the patient?
I. Deep vein thrombosis
II. Pulmonary embolism
III. Compartment syndrome
IV. Cerebral hypoxia
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. I, II, III and IV
D. None of the above

133. Mr. Kofi Yaro has been on admission on the surgical ward with an infected leg wound which he sustained in a road traffic accident.
He has been receiving antibiotics.
He recorded a temperature of 38.5 degree Celsius during one of the routine vital signs check.
What nursing action would be appropriate?
A. Tepid sponge patient
B. Administer aspirin every 4 to 6 hours
C. Recheck temperature every 4 hours
D. None of the above

134. A patient who has undergone an esophagectomy for esophageal cancer develops increasing pain, fever and dyspnea when a full liquid diet is started post operatively.
The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are MOST indicative of....
A. Intolerance to feeding
B. Leakage of food into the mediastinum
C. Esophageal perforation with fistula
D. None of the above

135. A 5- year old girl presents with a recurrent UTI.
Physical examination indicates possible sexual abuse.
The child’s mother is a single parent and lives with her boyfriend.
She claimed she is “certain” that the boyfriend has not sexually abused the child.
She requests confidentially and states she will not leave the child alone with the boyfriend.
Which of the MOST appropriate next step?
A. Report this case immediately to DOVVSU
B. Follow-up soon to verify compliance
C. Without clear evidence of abuse, do not report this incident to authorities
D. None of the above

136. To prevent bleeding after prostatectomy, the patient should be advised to stop straining on defaecation.
The nurse should therefore advise him to increase his intake of
A. Green leafy vegetables
B. Milk and dairy products
C. Milk and fish
D. None of the above

137. Mr. Frank Akowuah, a 70 year old farmer is on admission with ulcerative colitis.
A serious complication of his condition could be
A. Paralytic ileus
B. Haemorrhage
C. Perforation
D. None of the above

138. Ms. Kakraba Forson has intermittent bleeding per vagina.
She reported to the hospital and was diagnosed of myoma.
She has been booked for hysterectomy and has asked you to explain the procedure to her.
Your response will be the removal of the....
A. Uterus and cervix
B. Uterus, cervix and fallopian tube
C. Uterus and vagina
D. None of the above

139. Kojo Abusu is an 18 year old boy who reported to the OPD with multiple boils in the axilla and perineal areas.
He is diagnosed with furunculosis and is being managed on Flucloxacillin.
How will you educate the patient on dosage of Flucloxacillin?
A. 250mg qid x 7 days
B. 200mg qid x 7 days
C. 500mg qid x 7 days
D. None of the above

140. Which of the under listed symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance caused by colitis of which the nurse should report immediately?
A. Extreme muscle weakness and tachycardia
B. Nausea, vomiting, leg and stomach cramps
C. Development of tetany with muscle spasm
D. None of the above

141. A patient with metastatic colorectal cancer is scheduled for both chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Patient teaching regarding these therapies would include an explanation that....
A. Radiation is routinely used as adjuvant therapy
B. Chemotherapy and radiation can be used as palliative treatment
C. Chemotherapy can be used to cure colorectal cancer
D. None of the above

142. Baby Kwabena is a new born.
He is to undergo circumcision one week post-delivery.
Neonatal circumcision is an important protective measure against carcinoma of the ....
A. Glans penis
B. Corpus cavernosum
C. Prepuce
D. None of the above

143. Ms. Brikisi is a 32 year old chain smoker.
She has a hoarse voice during phonation and has inspiratory stridor.
She is diagnosed with metastatic lesion in the larynx.
She is to undergo surgery to aid phonation and respiration as well as administer chemotherapy.
One of the under listed is the surgery to be done.
A. Oesophagoscopy
B. Tracheostomy
C. Laryngectomy
D. None of the above

144. A patient presents with wrist drop.
The Charge Nurse would be concerned about compression of which of the following nerve?
A. Ulnar
B. Radial
C. Median
D. None of the above

145. A man sustained cut while gardening.
Why would he be given anti-tetanus immunization?
A. For increased active immunity
B. For immediate protection by antibodies
C. To provide a target for lymphocytes
D. None of the above

146. Mrs. Anabert Koomson has been scheduled for craniotomy.
This type of operation is performed to
I. Evacuate a blood clot
II. Relieve intracranial pressure
III. Remove a tumour
IV.Stop haemorrhage in the brain
A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. None of the above

147. Mr. Kofi Kakabuka developed venous ulcer due to chronic venous insufficiency.
To determine the appropriate dressings to be applied, the Nurse will consider all the following EXCEPT
A. Availability of staff
B. Frequency of required dressing changes
C. Ability to absorb wound drainage
D. None of the above

148. The Nurse’s priority when caring for a patient with second degree burns is to
A. Encourage passive movement to prevent contractures
B. Monitor blood pressure and pulse hourly to assess shock
C. Order a high protein and vitamin diet and push in fluids
D. None of the above

149. Baba Yakubu, a 52 year old teacher has undergone haemorhoidectomy.
His postoperative care should include
A. Encouraging showers when needed
B. Administration of enemas to promote defaecation
C. Administration of laxatives and stool-softeners
D. None of the above

150. Which of the following is not a precipitating cause of haemorhoids?
A. Constipation
B. Occlusion of arterial blood supply to the rectum
C. Prolonged sitting or standing
D. None of the above

151. The source of succus entericus is in the
A. Duodenum
B. Small intestines
C. Large intestines
D. None of the above

152. In health educating the patient with glaucoma, the nurse would advise her to avoid factors that will increase intraocular pressure such as
A. Excessive consumption of salt
B. Emotional upset
C. Excessive consumption of organ meat
D. None of the above

153. Madam Esi Nyarkoa has just been brought to the ward after successfully undergoing mastectomy of the left breast.
Nurse encourages her to begin deep breathing and leg exercises.
The aim of for these exercises is to prevent....
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Deep vein thrombosis
C. Fluid retention
D. None of the above

154. Which of the following pulmonary diseases is characterized by loss of elastic recoil, chronic hyperinflation of the lungs, and increased AP chest diameter?
A. Chronic bronchitis
B. Emphysema
C. Asthma
D. None of the above

155. When assessing the urine of a patient with urinary tract infection, the Nurse should assess each sample for
A. Clarity
B. Sugar and acetone
C. Specific gravity
D. None of the above

156. The Charge Nurse at the intensive care unit provides an incentive spirometer to her postoperative tray in order to do which of the following?
A. Provide supplemental oxygen
B. Increase the patient’s lung volume
C. Increase the patient’s respiratory rate
D. None of the above

157. Maame Yaa Nyame a 30 year old caterer was admitted to the burns unit with 2nd degree burns.
Which of the following will you include in her pain management?
I. Nitrous Oxide
II. Hypnosis
III.Warm soaks
IV.Relaxation
A. I, II and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. None of the above

158. Which of the following is NOT an indication for colostomy
A. Acute abdomen
B. Diverticulosis
C. Cancer of the rectum
D. None of the above

159. Which of the following is the MOST common symptom of Achalasia that patients complain of?
A. Sub-sternal chest pain
B. Halitosis
C. Dysphagia
D. None of the above

160. The best time to do breast self-examination is usually....day after menses begin
A. 8th
B. 3rd
C. 5th
D. None of the above

161. In some Ghanaian culture, circumcision of a male child is paramount.
Some other medical conditions in the male could be an indication for circumcision.
These include
I. Paraphimosis
II. Phimosis
III. Poor penile erection
IV. Recurrent infection of the foreskin
A. I, II and IV
B. I, II and III
C. II, III and IV
D. None of the above

162. Mr. Kweku Atiapa has been discharged from the hospital after 11 days on admission.
He is a civil servant and worried about his high discharged bill.
What would be the Nurse’s responsibility toward Mr. Atiapa?
A. Report findings to in charge
B. Call a social worker to intervene
C. Advice Mr. Kweku to confide in his doctor
D. None of the above

163. The urologist has booked several patients for prostatectomy.
The approach to this surgery associated with high incidence of impotence is....
A. Retropubic
B. Suprapubic
C. Perineal
D. None of the above

164. The following are methods of reducing fracture EXCEPT
A. Open reduction
B. Splinting
C. Closed reduction
D. None of the above

165. Which of the following tests is included in the diagnosis of varicose veins?
A. Trendelenburg test
B. Intermittent claudication determination
C. Carotid phonoangiogram
D. None of the above

166. A patient returns to the ward fully awake following a bronchoscopy and biopsy.
The Nurse should
A. Evaluate the presence of gag reflex
B. Advise the patient to cough frequently
C. Advise patient to lie flat for 2 hours
D. None of the above

167. Conservative management of haemorrhoids include the following except
A. Ice compresses for discomfort
B. Laxatives and stool softeners
C. Ligation of the haemorrhoids
D. None of the above

168. Suctioning of the patient with tracheostomy must be brief.
It should not exceed....seconds
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. None of the above

169. A female diabetic patient has been admitted to your ward for a laparotomy.
What will you include in your nursing intervention to promote wound healing?
A. Apply dry, sterile dressing to wound daily
B. Maintain normal blood glucose range
C. Ensure adequate amount of dietary carbohydrate
D. None of the above

170. Thoracic kyphosis is associated frequently with which of the following conditions?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Lumbar
C. Polymyalgia rheumatic
D. None of the above

171. A 32 year old known hypertensive is admitted to your ward for abdominal surgery.
During your assessment, you found out that he uses diuretics to manage hypertension.
Which of the following would you report to the surgeon?
A. Serum potassium of 33
B. Blood pressure of 140/80
C. Pulse rate of 105 beats per minutes
D. None of the above

172. Madam Afi Awuah has been on admission with cancer of the cervix.
Whiles reviewing her report with Nurses on duty, you noticed that the cancer is staged as Tis, NO MO.
This will translate to mean?
A. The cancer cells are differentiated
B. Further test is needed to determine spread of cancer
C. The cancer is localized to the cervix
D. None of the above

173. In the immediate post-operative period following a splenectomy, the Nurse should observe the patient for
A. Haemorrhage and abdominal distention
B. Intestinal obstruction and bleeding
C. Peritonitis and pulmonary complications
D. None of the above

174. The reason why patients are placed prone for half an hour 4 times daily after undergoing amputation is to
A. Ensure optimum stump image
B. Improve circulation in remaining tissue
C. Prevent flexion of contractures
D. None of the above

175. A patient was rushed to the emergency unit with the diagnosis of Cholecystitis.
Which diagnostic investigation will the doctor order to help diagnose Cholecystitis
A. Abdominal ultrasound
B. Abdominal X-ray
C. Colonoscopy
D. None of the above

176. A pharmacology tutor mentioned during her lectures that some category of medications could induce surgical risk in patients undergoing surgery.
Among these is
A. Antibiotics
B. Anticoagulants
C. Sedatives
D. None of the above

177. Characteristics of malignant tumours include
I. Encapsulation
II.Infiltration
III.Looks different from original organ
IV.Spread by blood or lymphatic vessels to other organs
A. I, III and IV
B. I, II and III
C. II, III and IV
D. None of the above

178. Which of these is assessed to determine the course of prostate cancer?
A. Prostatic fluid for WBCs
B. Blood urea estimation
C. Prostate specific antigen
D. None of the above

179. A patient with traumatic wound necessitated debridement of 4cm of devitalized tissues.
Which of the following is the most appropriate wound care treatment?
A. Pack with wet to moist saline gauze
B. Primary closure with sutures or staples
C. Cover with a dry dressing fixed with tape or Tegaderm
D. None of the above

180. A 69-year-old post-menopausal female complains of leakage of urine with coughing.
She states it has become increasingly worse over the past six months.
Which of the under listed by the Charge Nurse would be MOST beneficial to the patient?
A. Refer the patient to a urologist for cystoscopy
B. Recommend fluid restriction to 1 liter per day
C. Educate the patient about Kegel exercise
D. None of the above

181. Mrs. Ramatu Abdulai is a 65 year old woman diagnosed with a genitourinary cancer.
She is to receive radiation therapy.
This therapy is the treatment of choice for....
A. Uterine carcinoma
B. Ovarian cancer
C. Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix
D. None of the above

182. Which of the following is paramount in the resuscitation of Ms. Aisha Bio who has sustained severe burns of the trunk and lower limbs?
A. Use of clinical parameters
B. Physical assessment
C. Administration of medication
D. None of the above

183. A 42-year old designer has been admitted to the female surgical ward for removal of painful lump on the neck.
The surgery was purposely to improve patient quality of life.
This type of surgery will be termed
A. Palliative
B. Reconstructive
C. Curative
D. None of the above

184. A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Which of the following characterizes the disorder?
A. Autoantibodies against TSH receptors
B. Increased production of T4
C. Increased basal metabolic rate
D. None of the above

185. Daavi Yawa is a 45 year old who complains dyspareunia, itchy, reddened and oedematous vulva has been diagnosed with vulvitis.
The following are possible causes of the condition EXCEPT
A. Coitus interruptus
B. Candidiasis
C. Trichomoniasis
D. Contact dermatitis

186. Which of the following conditions would be managed by dilatation of the anal sphincter?
A. Faecal impaction
B. Fistula in ano
C. Fissure in ano
D. None of the above

187. A male patient present with sudden onset of scrotal pain that radiates to his abdomen after playing tennis.
He denies sexual activity.
He is afebrile with normal vital signs.
His left testicle is tender and high-riding, he has no penile discharge or lesion.
He has no cremasteric reflex on the affected side.
Which of the following is the treatment of choice?
A. Elevation of the affected testis and ice packs
B. Detorsion and fixation
C. Ceftriaxone 250mg IM and Azithromycin 1 gram po
D. None of the above

188. Which of the undermentioned problems would affect a patient with prolapsed uterus?
A. Fundal pain
B. Stress incontinence
C. Faecal impaction
D. None of the above

189. Mrs. Jane Mills is to receive enema.
In which position should she be placed?
A. Knee- chest
B. Fowler’s
C. Left Sim’s
D. None of the above

190. Madam Joyce Apanyani 48 years has pharyngeal cancer and has been scheduled for surgery.
To determine whether patient has adequate nutritional intake pre-operatively, the Nurse will take into consideration patient’s
I. Activity level
II. Body weight
III. Energy level
IV. Socio-economic status
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. I and IV
D. None of the above

191. A patient was rushed into the surgical emergency with protrusion of abdominal organs through a gaped wound after discharge following an abdominal surgery.
What will be the most suitable position to nurse the patient?
A. Fowler’s
B. Lithotomy
C. Lateral
D. None of the above

192. Which of the undermentioned paralysis would occur in a patient who suffered a fracture of the cervical spine and damage to the spinal cord?
A. Paraplegia
B. Hemiplegia
C. Monoplegia
D. None of the above

193. A middle age man diagnosed of colon cancer uses opioid to control his pain level at level 8 of 0-10 scale and requests for something more potent.
The best way to document this is....
A. Neuropathic pain
B. Break through pain
C. Somatic pain
D. None of the above

194. Mr. Kwesi Mensah has sustained fractured rib.
As a result, the patient may develop
A. Herniation of the diaphragm
B. Obstructive lung disease
C. Pneumothorax
D. None of the above

195. An enlarged prostate gland causes urine retention because the gland
A. Encircles the urethra directly below the bladder
B. Is located on the floor of the urinary bladder
C. Lies within the lumen of the middle urethra
D. None of the above

196. When assessing a patient suspected of ruptured ectopic the nurse would monitor
A. Abdominal girth
B. Haemoglobin and packed cells
C. Pulse rate and volume
D. None of the above

197. A 67 –year-old female patient who fell on an outstretched hand now complains of hand pain.
On examination, she has tenderness over the anatomic snuffbox.
There is no evidence of deformity and she has intact sensation and movement.
What is the likely lesion?
A. Scaphoid fracture
B. Carpal tunnel syndrome
C. Pisiform fracture
D. None of the above

198. To evaluate for pelvic abscess as a complication for Mr. Yao Ibrahim who has peritonitis, the Nurse would evaluate for....
A. Twitching, muscle cramps and nausea
B. Numbness of extremities, dilated pupils
C. Anorexia, fever, diarrhea
D. None of the above

199. The Nurse would explain Suprapubic prostatectomy to a patient that it differs from other surgical procedures of the prostate in that
A. A major complication of impotence may occur
B. An incision is made directly into the urinary bladder
C. An indwelling catheter is not required after surgery
D. None of the above

200. Ms. Abigail Narh, a 50 year old bread seller left home in the morning to the National Identification Authority office for registration.
She was waiting in the queue for her turn when suddenly, she started experiencing dizziness, diaphoresis, and fainted.
Which of the following immediate interventions would be provided for Ms. Narh?
I. Undo tight clothing around neck and chest
II. Clear saliva from the mouth with clean handkerchief
III. Ensure tongue is well forward
IV. Serve cold water
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, II, III and IV
D. None of the above