Chapter 13: Preoperative Nursing

Chapter 13: Preoperative Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient during the preoperative phase of surgery?

1.	Hypotension related to blood loss
2.	Risk for pain related to the surgical incision
3.	Anxiety related to fear of postoperative pain
4.	Deficient knowledge regarding care of the surgical incision

 

 

ANS: 3                    PTS:   1

DIF:   Category: Emotional needs related to health problems

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

 

2. If a preoperative medication has been administered to a patient and the nurse notes that the operative consent form has not been properly signed and witnessed, the nurse will:

1.	Have the patient sign a new consent form
2.	Inform the surgeon of the situation immediately
3.	Ask a family member to verify the patient’s signature
4.	Obtain verbal permission from the patient to continue with the surgery

 

 

ANS: 2                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Drug-related responses

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

 

3. Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining preoperative informed consent from patients? The:

1.	Surgeon
2.	Primary nurse
3.	Perioperative nurse
4.	Attending physician

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: No applicable category

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

 

4. The patient should be queried about which specific allergies during the preoperative assessment?

1.	Silicone, camphor, and narcotics
2.	Synthetic fabrics and plastic
3.	Bee stings and snake venom
4.	Iodine, tape, and latex

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Blood and immunity

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

5. Which nursing action may help decrease the preoperative patient’s anxiety?

1.	Encouraging her to sleep until she is taken to the surgery suite
2.	Reassuring her that she will be fine and has no need to worry
3.	Spending time with her and answering all of her questions
4.	Teaching her how to avoid postoperative complications

 

 

ANS: 3                    PTS:   1

DIF:   Category: Emotional needs related to health problems

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity