Pre-operative
Pre-operative Nursing Quiz
Test your knowledge of pre-operative nursing care with this comprehensive quiz! Designed for nursing professionals and students, the questions cover important topics such as pain management, patient positioning, and respiratory care.
- 11 multiple-choice questions
- Focus on key nursing interventions
- Enhance your understanding of surgical protocols
The nurse recognizes the value of leg exercises in the prevention of postoperative thrombophlebtitis. When should the nurse teach the correct technique for leg exercises to a patient?
Upon transfer from post anesthetic care unit to the post surgical unit
Prior to surgery
When early signs of venous stasis are evident
In post anesthetic recovery
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient regarding pain control after surgery. What time does the nurse inform the patient is the best time to request pain medication?
Before the pain becomes severe
after the pain becomes severe and relaxation techniques have failed
When the patient experiences pain rating of "10" on a 1-10 pain scale
When there is no pain, but it is time for the medication to be administered
Which of the following nursing interventions is most likely to prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis in a post surgical patient?
control of anxiety and agitation
Adequate nutrition and fluids
adequate pain control
Use of incentive spirometry
Which of the following patients most likely requires special preoperative assessment and treatment as a result of his or her existing medication regimen?
a woman who take daily anticoagulants to treat atrial fib.
A woman who takes a daily thyroid supplement to treat her longstanding hypothyroidism.
A man who regularly treats his rehumatoid arthritis with OTC NSAIDs.
A man who takes an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor because he has hypertension
A pediatric nurse is preparing a child for cleft palate repair surgery. The nurse recognizes that this type of surgery is categorized as which of the following?
Constructive surgery
Transplantation surgery
Palliative surgery
Reconstructive surgery
A PACU nurse has received a semiconscious patient form the operating room and reviews the chart for orders related to positioning of the patient. There are no specific orders on the chart related to specific orders for the patient's position. In this situation, in what position will the nurse place the patient?
Supine
prone
Side-lying
Trendelenburg
A patient is returning to the floor after orthopedic surgery is complaining of nausea. The nurse is aware that an appropriate intervention is to do which of the following? a. Avoid strong smelling foods
hold all meds
Provide clear liquids with a straw
Avoid oral hygiene until nausea subsides
The operating room is aware that which of the following patients are at a greater risk related to a surgical procedure?
An 8 year old boy
A 48 year old man
An 83 year old woman
A 34 year old woman
A pediatric nurse is preparing a child for cleft palate repair surgery. The nurse recognizes that this type of surgery is categorized as which of the following?
Constructive surgery
Transplantation surgery
Palliative surgery
reconstructive surgery
A PACU nurse has received a semiconscious patient form the operating room and reviews the chart for orders related to positioning of the patient. There are no specific orders on the chart related to specific orders for the patient's position. In this situation, in what position will the nurse place the patient?
Supine
Prone
Side-lying
Trendelenburg
A patient is returning to the floor after orthopedic surgery is complaining of nausea. The nurse is aware that an appropriate intervention is to do which of the following?
Avoid strong smelling foods
Hold all meds
Provide clear liquids with a straw
Avoid oral hygiene until nausea subsides
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