NURS 309 Quiz 1 Preoperative Patients EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
Which drug may the surgeon allow the patient to take prior to surgery?
A. Daily vitamin
B. Stool softener
C. Anti-seizure drug
D. Daily baby aspirin - answer>>>C. Anti-seizure drug
Which is the top priority for nurses during the preoperative period?
A. Patient teaching
B. Patient diagnostic testing
C. Patient safety
D. Patient care documentation - answer>>>C. Patient safety
The nurse is preparing the patient for surgery. Which common laboratory tests does the nurse
anticipate being ordered? SATA
A. Total cholesterol
B. Urinalysis
C. Electrolyte levels
D. Uric acid
E. Clotting studies
F. Serum creatinine - answer>>>B. Urinalysis
C. Electrolyte levels
E. Clotting studies
F. Serum creatinine
Which statement is true regarding the patient who has given consent for a surgical procedure?
, A. Information necessary to understand the nature of and reason for the surgery has been
provided
B. The length of stay in the hospital has been preapproved by the managed care provider
C. Information about the surgeon's experience has been provided
D. The nurse has provided detailed information about the surgical procedure - answer>>>A.
Information necessary to understand the nature of and reason for the surgery has been
provided
Which statement best describes the collaborative roles of the nurse and surgeon when
obtaining the informed consent?
A. The nurse is responsible for having the informed consent form on the chart for the
healthcare provider (HCP) to witness
B. The nurse may serve as a witness that the patient has been informed by the HCP before
surgery is performed
C. The nurse may serve as a witness to the patient's signature after the HCP has the consent
form signed before preoperative sedation is given and before surgery is performed
D. The nurse has no duties regarding the consent form if the patient has signed the informed
consent form for the HCP, even if the patient then asks additional questions about the surgery -
answer>>>C. The nurse may serve as a witness to the patient's signature after the HCP has the
consent form signed before preoperative sedation is given and before surgery is performed
A patient with type I diabetes mellitus is scheduled for surgery at 0700. Which actions must the
nurse perform for this patient before he goes to the operating room? SATA
A. Modify the dose of insulin given based on the patient's blood glucose as ordered
B. Complete the preoperative checklist before transfer to the surgical suite
C. Teach the patient about foot care and properly fitted shoes
D. Delegate obtaining the patient's fingerstick blood glucose and vital signs to the unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)
E. Check if the patient is wearing any jewelry and call security to secure valuables if necessary
F. Place the patient on NPO status for the period ordered by the physician - answer>>>A.
Modify the dose of insulin given based on the patient's blood glucose as ordered
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