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Principles Chapter 37. PerioperativeNursing Test Bank
The nurse is caring for a client who is having surgery and is currently being transported
to the operating room suite. The nurse should document that the client is in which
operative phase?
1.) Preoperative phase
2.) Intraoperative phase
3.) Postoperative phase
4.) Perioperative phase - answer1
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client preparing for surgery. The nurse realizes
this client is at increased risk for which reason?
1.) The physiological deficits of aging increase the surgical risk for older adults.
2.) The older adult has increased kidney function.
3.) The older adult has an increase in sensory function.
4.) The older adult will turn, cough, and deep-breathe more effectively. - answer1
The nurse is preparing to complete a physical assessment before surgery. Which
assessments should the nurse obtain? Select all that apply.
1.) Mini mental status
2.) Assessment of hearing
3.) Assessment of the respiratory system
4.) Gastrointestinal assessment
5.) Maintain NPO status - answer1, 2, 3, 4
The nurse is preparing to conduct preoperative teaching. What should be included in
this teaching?
1.) Information related to what will happen to the client
2.) Referral of the client to the physician for any misconceptions the client may have
3.) The role of the nurse during surgery
4.) How to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) following surgery - answer1
The nurse is preparing a care plan for a client about to undergo surgery. Which nursing
diagnosis would take priority during the intraoperative phase of surgery?
1.) Ineffective Protection
, 2.) Risk for Aspiration
3.) Impaired Skin Integrity
4.) Risk for Falls - answer2
The nurse is preparing the skin of a client for surgery. The nurse knows the purpose of
the surgical skin preparation is to:
1.) sterilize the skin.
2.) assess the surgical site before surgery.
3.) reduce the risk of postoperative wound infection.
4.) clean any moles the client may have. - answer3
The nurse is preparing a client for an upper GI endoscopy. For which type of anesthesia
should the nurse prepare the client to receive?
1.) Local anesthesia
2.) Spinal anesthesia
3.) Epidural anesthesia
4.) Conscious sedation - answer4
The nurse is caring for a client in the recovery area. In which position should the nurse
place the unconscious client during the immediate postanesthesia phase?
1.) Supine
2.) Prone
3.) Side-lying
4.) Supine with a pillow under the head - answer3
The nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit following a cholecystectomy.
Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
1.) Level of consciousness
2.) Dressing
3.) Drains
4.) Skin color - answer1
The nurse is caring for a client on the postoperative unit. Which nursing diagnosis is the
priority for this client?
1.) Self-Care Deficit
2.) Disturbed Body Image
3.) Ineffective Airway Clearance
4.) Risk for Falls - answer3
A client recovering from surgery asks the nurse why turning, deep breathing, and
coughing exercises need to be done. What should the nurse respond?
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