Question 1

Which are functions of the circulating nurse? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Controls the room temperature 
B)  Protects the client's rights 
C)  Regulates the room lighting 
D)  Adjusts the room humidity 
E)  Sets up the sterile field 
A)  Controls the room temperature 
B)  Protects the client's rights 
C)  Regulates the room lighting 
D)  Adjusts the room humidity 
E)  Sets up the sterile field

Question 2

What are the elements of informed consent? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Capacity 
B)  Competence 
C)  Control 
D)  Duty 
E)  Disclosure 
A)  Capacity 
B)  Competence 
C)  Control 
D)  Duty 
E)  Disclosure

Question 3

The perioperative nurse knows that which factors may lead to poor surgical outcomes? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  High blood glucose 
C)  Smoking 
D)  Nutritional status 
E)  Client weight 
A)  Age 
B)  High blood glucose 
C)  Smoking 
D)  Nutritional status 
E)  Client weight

Question 4

The nursing student in the preoperative area forgot to ask the client about any supplements or herbs being used. What response by the faculty member is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Even medications only used occasionally are important to document." 
B)  "Supplements and herbs aren't usually too problematic, so it's alright." 
C)  "It is critical that you return to the client and ask if these are being used." 
D)  "Go back and ask; even supplements and herbs can affect surgical outcomes." 
A)  "Even medications only used occasionally are important to document." 
B)  "Supplements and herbs aren't usually too problematic, so it's alright." 
C)  "It is critical that you return to the client and ask if these are being used." 
D)  "Go back and ask; even supplements and herbs can affect surgical outcomes."

Question 5

The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse has provided handoff report to the inpatient unit nurse. After finishing, which of the following topics would the nurse inquire about if not provided?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recent diet history 
B)  Discharge needs 
C)  Estimated blood loss 
D)  All today's lab results 
A)  Recent diet history 
B)  Discharge needs 
C)  Estimated blood loss 
D)  All today's lab results

Which are functions of the circulating nurse? (Select all that apply.)

What are the elements of informed consent? (Select all that apply.)

The perioperative nurse knows that which factors may lead to poor surgical outcomes? (Select all that apply.)

The nursing student in the preoperative area forgot to ask the client about any supplements or herbs being used. What response by the faculty member is best?

The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse has provided handoff report to the inpatient unit nurse. After finishing, which of the following topics would the nurse inquire about if not provided?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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Exam 17: Perioperative Care

Which are functions of the circulating nurse? (Select all that apply.)

What are the elements of informed consent? (Select all that apply.)

The perioperative nurse knows that which factors may lead to poor surgical outcomes? (Select all that apply.)

The nursing student in the preoperative area forgot to ask the client about any supplements or herbs being used. What response by the faculty member is best?

The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse has provided handoff report to the inpatient unit nurse. After finishing, which of the following topics would the nurse inquire about if not provided?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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