FA Davis: Med-Surg 1: Preoperative
Nursing: Ch 15, 16, 17 Exam Questions
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Pre-Assessment
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the preoperative area knows that a complete informed consent includes which of
the following components? Select all that apply.
-Name of the surgeon performing surgery
-Consent to administer blood products
-Consent for anesthesia
-Exact length of time surgery is to take
-Description of how the surgery will benefit the patient - ANS--Name of the surgeon performing
surgery
-Consent to administer blood products
-Consent for anesthesia
-Description of how the surgery will benefit the patient
Question 2 of 5
What role does the preoperative nurse have in obtaining consent for anesthesia? Select all that
apply.
-Inform patient about type of anesthesia and medications to be used
-Ensure patient understands information being presented
-Inform patient about the risks associated with type of anesthesia planned
-Inform patient about how the anesthesia is administered
-Request a time-out prior to obtaining consent - ANS--Ensure patient understands information
being presented
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment findings should the preoperative nurse report to the surgeon? Select all that
apply.
,-Blood pressure 179/93 mm Hg
-Daily baby aspirin use
-Sinus rhythm on electrocardiogram
-White blood cell count 8,000 per mcL
-Oral temperature 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit - ANS--Blood pressure 179/93 mm Hg
-Daily baby aspirin use
-Oral temperature 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Question 4 of 5
The preoperative nurse is admitting a patient for same-day surgery. What is the nurse's priority
action?
-Teach the patient how to use an incentive spirometer
-Assess the patient's vital signs
-Complete the preoperative checklist
-Start a large bore intravenous line - ANS--Complete the preoperative checklist
Question 5 of 5
A patient scheduled for abdominal surgery states he is concerned about post-operative pain.
Which patient teaching topics best address the patient's concern? Select all that apply.
-Splinting of the wound
-Need for early ambulation
-Patient-controlled analgesia use
-Use of compression stockings
-Use incentive spirometry every hour - ANS--Splinting of the wound
-Patient-controlled analgesia use
Question 1 of 8
Julie, a 42-year-old female, is admitted to your facility for preparations for her breast reduction
surgery. Julie's partner, Leeanne, is at the bedside. During your initial assessment, Julie informs
you of her allergy to penicillin. She has smoked 10 cigarettes a day for the past 20 years. Vital
signs are noted below:
• BP: 144/88 mm HG
• HR: 84 bpm
• Respirations: 22/min
• Temperature: 98.7º F
• Pain Score: 0 out of 10
Drag and drop the action that the nurse should take first.
,cefazolin sodium
culture and sensitivity
DVT prophylaxis
informed consent
preoperative teaching
respiratory depression
patient history
time-out
vancomycin HCL
type and screen
preoperative checklist - ANS-preoperative checklist
CORRECT. The nurse's priority activity is to initiate the preoperative checklist. Each facility's
unique checklist will ensure that necessary documentation, admission assessment, physical
preparation, and patient education have been completed before the patient enters the surgical
suite.
Question 2 of 8
You place a wristband on Julie that is printed with her identifying information. Julie confirms that
this information is correct. You review all the information on the wristband with Julie and ask her
to name the procedure and surgical site.
Drag and drop the action the nurse completed.
cefazolin sodium
culture and sensitivity
DVT prophylaxis
informed consent
, patient history
preoperative checklist
preoperative teaching
respiratory depression
time-out
type and screen
vancomycin HCL - ANS-time-out
CORRECT. A time-out, or "pause for cause," starts when the patient enters the surgical facility.
On admission, he or she receives a wristband printed with identifying information. After
reviewing the wristband, the patient confirms all information is correct. The nurse then has the
patient name the procedure and surgical site. This process is the first time-out before the patient
enters the surgical suite.
Question 3 of 8
Julie's surgeon comes to the preoperative area to review the surgical procedure with her. He or
she discusses the alternatives, benefits, and risks associated with breast reduction surgery.
Julie signs the form provided, and you witness her signature.
Drag and drop the name of the document you witnessed for the patient.
cefazolin sodium
culture and sensitivity
DVT prophylaxis
informed consent
patient history
preoperative checklist
preoperative teaching
respiratory depression
Nursing: Ch 15, 16, 17 Exam Questions
with correct Answers 2025/2026 A+
Graded 100% Verified
Pre-Assessment
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the preoperative area knows that a complete informed consent includes which of
the following components? Select all that apply.
-Name of the surgeon performing surgery
-Consent to administer blood products
-Consent for anesthesia
-Exact length of time surgery is to take
-Description of how the surgery will benefit the patient - ANS--Name of the surgeon performing
surgery
-Consent to administer blood products
-Consent for anesthesia
-Description of how the surgery will benefit the patient
Question 2 of 5
What role does the preoperative nurse have in obtaining consent for anesthesia? Select all that
apply.
-Inform patient about type of anesthesia and medications to be used
-Ensure patient understands information being presented
-Inform patient about the risks associated with type of anesthesia planned
-Inform patient about how the anesthesia is administered
-Request a time-out prior to obtaining consent - ANS--Ensure patient understands information
being presented
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment findings should the preoperative nurse report to the surgeon? Select all that
apply.
,-Blood pressure 179/93 mm Hg
-Daily baby aspirin use
-Sinus rhythm on electrocardiogram
-White blood cell count 8,000 per mcL
-Oral temperature 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit - ANS--Blood pressure 179/93 mm Hg
-Daily baby aspirin use
-Oral temperature 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Question 4 of 5
The preoperative nurse is admitting a patient for same-day surgery. What is the nurse's priority
action?
-Teach the patient how to use an incentive spirometer
-Assess the patient's vital signs
-Complete the preoperative checklist
-Start a large bore intravenous line - ANS--Complete the preoperative checklist
Question 5 of 5
A patient scheduled for abdominal surgery states he is concerned about post-operative pain.
Which patient teaching topics best address the patient's concern? Select all that apply.
-Splinting of the wound
-Need for early ambulation
-Patient-controlled analgesia use
-Use of compression stockings
-Use incentive spirometry every hour - ANS--Splinting of the wound
-Patient-controlled analgesia use
Question 1 of 8
Julie, a 42-year-old female, is admitted to your facility for preparations for her breast reduction
surgery. Julie's partner, Leeanne, is at the bedside. During your initial assessment, Julie informs
you of her allergy to penicillin. She has smoked 10 cigarettes a day for the past 20 years. Vital
signs are noted below:
• BP: 144/88 mm HG
• HR: 84 bpm
• Respirations: 22/min
• Temperature: 98.7º F
• Pain Score: 0 out of 10
Drag and drop the action that the nurse should take first.
,cefazolin sodium
culture and sensitivity
DVT prophylaxis
informed consent
preoperative teaching
respiratory depression
patient history
time-out
vancomycin HCL
type and screen
preoperative checklist - ANS-preoperative checklist
CORRECT. The nurse's priority activity is to initiate the preoperative checklist. Each facility's
unique checklist will ensure that necessary documentation, admission assessment, physical
preparation, and patient education have been completed before the patient enters the surgical
suite.
Question 2 of 8
You place a wristband on Julie that is printed with her identifying information. Julie confirms that
this information is correct. You review all the information on the wristband with Julie and ask her
to name the procedure and surgical site.
Drag and drop the action the nurse completed.
cefazolin sodium
culture and sensitivity
DVT prophylaxis
informed consent
, patient history
preoperative checklist
preoperative teaching
respiratory depression
time-out
type and screen
vancomycin HCL - ANS-time-out
CORRECT. A time-out, or "pause for cause," starts when the patient enters the surgical facility.
On admission, he or she receives a wristband printed with identifying information. After
reviewing the wristband, the patient confirms all information is correct. The nurse then has the
patient name the procedure and surgical site. This process is the first time-out before the patient
enters the surgical suite.
Question 3 of 8
Julie's surgeon comes to the preoperative area to review the surgical procedure with her. He or
she discusses the alternatives, benefits, and risks associated with breast reduction surgery.
Julie signs the form provided, and you witness her signature.
Drag and drop the name of the document you witnessed for the patient.
cefazolin sodium
culture and sensitivity
DVT prophylaxis
informed consent
patient history
preoperative checklist
preoperative teaching
respiratory depression
