Exam 37: Preoperative and Postoperative Care

When providing care for a patient who has received spinal anesthesia,the nurse recognizes that which position prevents spinal headaches?

When assessing a postoperative patient,the nurse notes tenderness,redness,and swelling in the left calf.What should the nurse do next?

The nurse is helping the patient prepare for surgery.The patient has removed her jewelry and glasses.Which action should the nurse take to keep the jewelry safe?

The nurse explains to the patient that the incentive spirometer is used to promote which of the following outcomes?

Therapies and regimens designed to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE)include which of the following?

Which of the following have been identified as evidence-based guidelines to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs)?

The nurse is planning care for a preoperative patient.Which intervention is implemented to ensure safe nursing care?

The nurse is providing the patient with preoperative education.When the nurse informs the patient that she will not be able to wear makeup,the patient states,"But I never go anywhere without my makeup." The nurse's response is based on what rationale?

While providing care for a postsurgical patient who has not received spinal anesthesia,the nurse recognizes that which position is required to maintain a patent airway in the recovery phase?

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

A patient is being transferred to a room from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).What should the nurse do upon transfer?

The goal of prophylactic antibiotic therapy is to protect the patient from infection with as little risk as possible.To achieve this goal,the nurse recognizes that antibiotics should be administered when they will be most beneficial.When would that be?

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?

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

The nurse is to obtain an informed consent for a patient before surgery is performed.The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements is true?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is recovering in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).Given that the patient is restricted to the supine position,which intervention provides the patient with adequate chest expansion?

In planning surgical care for an older-adult patient,the nurse recognizes which of the following as causing the greatest risk for surgery?

Being overweight or obese increases the risk for many diseases and health conditions,including which of the following?

In planning care for a surgical patient,the patient asks the nurse what may be "left on" during the surgery.Understanding patient safety,the nurse tells the patient that which item may remain in place?

When providing care for an ambulatory surgical patient,the nurse recognizes that which assessment indicates that the patient meets discharge criteria?