NU 301 CARE OF THE SURGICAL PT
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
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VERSION 2025/2026.
What are the three phases of perioperative nursing? - ANS Preoperative, Intra-operative,
Postoperative.
What is the nursing role in preoperative care? - ANS Establish baseline data, act as patient
advocate, perform physical assessments, review medication and allergies, assess labs and
diagnostic tests, and identify cultural and ethnic factors.
What is included in informed consent for surgery? - ANS Consent for the procedure, name of
the surgeon, reasons for the intervention, risks associated with surgery, alternative options,
consent for anesthesia, and consent to administer blood products.
What factors should be assessed in a patient's preoperative evaluation? - ANS Age, allergies,
current medications, medical history, surgical history, previous anesthesia responses, last oral
intake, medical implants, piercings, and dental implants.
What additional patient history should be reviewed preoperatively? - ANS Nutrition
deficiencies, family history, social history (smoking, drug and alcohol habits), history of mental
illness or abuse, support system, and living conditions.
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, Which systems are included in the review of systems for preoperative assessment? -
ANS Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Renal/Hepatic, Endocrine, Integumentary,
Musculoskeletal, Immunological, Fluid & Electrolyte Status, Nutritional Status.
What medications can put a patient at risk for complications during surgery? -
ANS Antiplatelet/anticoagulant medications (e.g., clopidogrel, warfarin), anticonvulsants,
tranquilizers, antihypertensives, diabetic medications, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and herbal
supplements.
What are the nursing responsibilities before surgery? - ANS Complete a preoperative
checklist including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, chart review, patient identification, and
communication of pertinent findings.
What should be included in the consent form for surgery? - ANS Name of procedure,
purpose, expected outcome, and risks, with the patient demonstrating clear understanding.
What is the minimum age for a patient to provide informed consent for surgery? - ANS At
least 18 years old and must be their own decision maker.
What is the significance of establishing baseline data preoperatively? - ANS It helps identify
risk factors for complications and informs the care plan.
What role does patient teaching play in preoperative care? - ANS It ensures the patient
receives adequate information and begins discharge teaching during the first encounter.
What should be assessed regarding a patient's last oral intake preoperatively? - ANS The
timing and content of the last oral intake to prevent complications during anesthesia.
What is the purpose of a preoperative shower/skin prep? - ANS To reduce the risk of
infection during surgery.
What is the importance of reviewing a patient's allergies before surgery? - ANS To prevent
allergic reactions to medications or materials used during the surgical procedure.
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
What are the three phases of perioperative nursing? - ANS Preoperative, Intra-operative,
Postoperative.
What is the nursing role in preoperative care? - ANS Establish baseline data, act as patient
advocate, perform physical assessments, review medication and allergies, assess labs and
diagnostic tests, and identify cultural and ethnic factors.
What is included in informed consent for surgery? - ANS Consent for the procedure, name of
the surgeon, reasons for the intervention, risks associated with surgery, alternative options,
consent for anesthesia, and consent to administer blood products.
What factors should be assessed in a patient's preoperative evaluation? - ANS Age, allergies,
current medications, medical history, surgical history, previous anesthesia responses, last oral
intake, medical implants, piercings, and dental implants.
What additional patient history should be reviewed preoperatively? - ANS Nutrition
deficiencies, family history, social history (smoking, drug and alcohol habits), history of mental
illness or abuse, support system, and living conditions.
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, Which systems are included in the review of systems for preoperative assessment? -
ANS Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Renal/Hepatic, Endocrine, Integumentary,
Musculoskeletal, Immunological, Fluid & Electrolyte Status, Nutritional Status.
What medications can put a patient at risk for complications during surgery? -
ANS Antiplatelet/anticoagulant medications (e.g., clopidogrel, warfarin), anticonvulsants,
tranquilizers, antihypertensives, diabetic medications, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and herbal
supplements.
What are the nursing responsibilities before surgery? - ANS Complete a preoperative
checklist including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, chart review, patient identification, and
communication of pertinent findings.
What should be included in the consent form for surgery? - ANS Name of procedure,
purpose, expected outcome, and risks, with the patient demonstrating clear understanding.
What is the minimum age for a patient to provide informed consent for surgery? - ANS At
least 18 years old and must be their own decision maker.
What is the significance of establishing baseline data preoperatively? - ANS It helps identify
risk factors for complications and informs the care plan.
What role does patient teaching play in preoperative care? - ANS It ensures the patient
receives adequate information and begins discharge teaching during the first encounter.
What should be assessed regarding a patient's last oral intake preoperatively? - ANS The
timing and content of the last oral intake to prevent complications during anesthesia.
What is the purpose of a preoperative shower/skin prep? - ANS To reduce the risk of
infection during surgery.
What is the importance of reviewing a patient's allergies before surgery? - ANS To prevent
allergic reactions to medications or materials used during the surgical procedure.
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