PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in Preadmission
Testing (PAT) to collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient?
a. How long the patient has been diabetic
b. If there is someone to deive them home
c. The last time the patient ate or drank
d. The type of insulin that patient takes
d
After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the perioperative RN could
reasonably expect the PACU RN to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned
c
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a
communication method identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR
stand for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
,b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
b
A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a right shoulder surgery.
What is the best measure to assess the pt's pain?
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes
c
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair. What
does the nurse include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above
d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about
their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
,c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above
e
The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the pt. This nurse-pt
interaction enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c
a
Which assessment finding is common among elderly pts?
a. An increase in oxygen saturation
b. Decrease in vision including color and depth perception
c. Increased perception of pain
d. An easy adjustment to a change in their environment
b
During the preoperative interview, the RN should ask the pt about use of any
herbal preparations and/or botanicals. Why is this a critical component of the
assessment?
, a. These products can affect bleeding times
b. An alteration of medication metabolism can ensue
c. Anesthetic toxicity can occur
d. All of the above
d
It is important to discuss the pt's spiritual needs during the pre-op assessment.
What elements of different faiths should the periop nurse be aware of in the event
of a pt's intraoperative death?
a. Islamic beliefs include that one designated person should wash the body of the
deceased
b. The team should prepare for an organ donation for the deceased of any religious
belief
c. The RN circulator should immediately contact a local mortuary
d. Cremation is preferred by memebers of the Jewish faith
a
factors that may affect postoperative pain are: select all that apply
a. The surgical site
b. The nature and intended purpose of the surgery
c. The pt's fears regarding anesthesia or surgery
d. The level of anxiety of the pt's family members
a, b, c
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in Preadmission
Testing (PAT) to collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient?
a. How long the patient has been diabetic
b. If there is someone to deive them home
c. The last time the patient ate or drank
d. The type of insulin that patient takes
d
After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the perioperative RN could
reasonably expect the PACU RN to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned
c
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a
communication method identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR
stand for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
,b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
b
A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a right shoulder surgery.
What is the best measure to assess the pt's pain?
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes
c
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair. What
does the nurse include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above
d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about
their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
,c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above
e
The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the pt. This nurse-pt
interaction enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c
a
Which assessment finding is common among elderly pts?
a. An increase in oxygen saturation
b. Decrease in vision including color and depth perception
c. Increased perception of pain
d. An easy adjustment to a change in their environment
b
During the preoperative interview, the RN should ask the pt about use of any
herbal preparations and/or botanicals. Why is this a critical component of the
assessment?
, a. These products can affect bleeding times
b. An alteration of medication metabolism can ensue
c. Anesthetic toxicity can occur
d. All of the above
d
It is important to discuss the pt's spiritual needs during the pre-op assessment.
What elements of different faiths should the periop nurse be aware of in the event
of a pt's intraoperative death?
a. Islamic beliefs include that one designated person should wash the body of the
deceased
b. The team should prepare for an organ donation for the deceased of any religious
belief
c. The RN circulator should immediately contact a local mortuary
d. Cremation is preferred by memebers of the Jewish faith
a
factors that may affect postoperative pain are: select all that apply
a. The surgical site
b. The nature and intended purpose of the surgery
c. The pt's fears regarding anesthesia or surgery
d. The level of anxiety of the pt's family members
a, b, c
