Medical Surgery 1 Exam Practice Quiz
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Which of the following is not a common post-operative complication in surgical patients?

  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Hypotension
  • Hypernatremia (correct)
  • Urinary tract infection

    • What is the primary purpose of preoperative fasting?

  • To prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting
  • To minimize the risk of intraoperative bleeding
  • To reduce the risk of postoperative infection
  • To prevent aspiration of gastric contents (correct)

    • Which of the following is a common cause of delayed wound healing in postoperative patients?

  • Smoking (correct)
  • Excessive vitamin C intake
  • Overuse of antibiotic ointments
  • Hypertension

    • What is the primary purpose of preoperative fasting?

    <p>To reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of delayed wound healing in postoperative patients?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a common post-operative complication in surgical patients?

    <p>Hypernatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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