Question 1

When planning care for a post anesthesia care unit (PACU)or recovery room patient,how often should the nurse plan to assess the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Every 5 minutes 
B) Every 15 minutes 
C) Every 30 minutes 
D) Hourly 
A) Every 5 minutes 
B) Every 15 minutes 
C) Every 30 minutes 
D) Hourly

Question 2

Surgical site infections (SSIs)are the most prevalent hospital associated infection.Which of the following evidence-based practice guidelines is effective at reducing surgical site infections?

Accepted Answer

A) Remove all hair at the surgical site so it does not interfere with the surgical incision. 
B) Maintain the patient's core temperature slightly hypothermic to reduce the risk of fever post-operatively. 
C) Insert urinary catheter devices only when necessary and leave in only as long as necessary. 
D) Administer prophylactic antibiotics 24 to 48 hours prior to the time of the incision. 
A) Remove all hair at the surgical site so it does not interfere with the surgical incision. 
B) Maintain the patient's core temperature slightly hypothermic to reduce the risk of fever post-operatively. 
C) Insert urinary catheter devices only when necessary and leave in only as long as necessary. 
D) Administer prophylactic antibiotics 24 to 48 hours prior to the time of the incision.

Question 3

The patient is in the hospital awaiting surgery.When asked to remove her jewelry,the patient asks why she needs to remove her navel ring.What explanation should the nurse provide?

Accepted Answer

A) The navel ring may impede assessment of the skin. 
B) The navel ring may decrease circulation. 
C) She may leave it in place if she chooses. 
D) The navel ring may cause injury. 
A) The navel ring may impede assessment of the skin. 
B) The navel ring may decrease circulation. 
C) She may leave it in place if she chooses. 
D) The navel ring may cause injury.

Question 4

Being overweight or obese increases the risk for many diseases and health conditions,including which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Coronary heart disease 
C) Sleep apnea 
D) Respiratory problems 
E) Hypotension 
A) Hypertension 
B) Coronary heart disease 
C) Sleep apnea 
D) Respiratory problems 
E) Hypotension

Question 5

The nurse understands that postop ileus is a possible postoperative complication.Which assessment provides the nurse with information about this postoperative complication?

Accepted Answer

A) Auscultating for bowel sounds every 4 hours 
B) Checking blood pressure while sitting and standing 
C) Observing the patient's performance of leg exercises 
D) Palpating the suprapubic region for distention 
A) Auscultating for bowel sounds every 4 hours 
B) Checking blood pressure while sitting and standing 
C) Observing the patient's performance of leg exercises 
D) Palpating the suprapubic region for distention

Exam 37: Preoperative and Postoperative Care

When planning care for a post anesthesia care unit (PACU)or recovery room patient,how often should the nurse plan to assess the patient?

Surgical site infections (SSIs)are the most prevalent hospital associated infection.Which of the following evidence-based practice guidelines is effective at reducing surgical site infections?

The patient is in the hospital awaiting surgery.When asked to remove her jewelry,the patient asks why she needs to remove her navel ring.What explanation should the nurse provide?

Being overweight or obese increases the risk for many diseases and health conditions,including which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse understands that postop ileus is a possible postoperative complication.Which assessment provides the nurse with information about this postoperative complication?

Using Evidence in Practice

Admitting, Transfer, and Discharge

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Medical Asepsis

Sterile Technique

Safe Patient Handling, Transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Patient Safety

Disaster Preparedness

Pain Management

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

Care of the Eye and Ear

Safe Medication Preparation

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Cardiac Care

Closed Chest Drainage Systems

Emergency Measure for Life Support

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Blood Therapy

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Intraoperative Care

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Wound Care and Irrigations

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

Home Care Safety

Home Care Teaching

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