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ADULT 1- PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values before surgery.
Which of the following results should the nurse report to the
provider? (Select all that apply)
A. Potassium 3.9 mEq/L
B. Sodium 145 mEq/L
C. Creatinine 2.8 mg/dL
D. Blood glucose 235 mg/dL
E. WBC 17,850/mm3 - correct answer- C. Creatinine 2.8 mg/dL
D. Blood glucose 235 mg/dL
E. WBC 17,850/mm3
A nurse providing preoperative teaching
to a client who is to have abdominal surgery. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make? (Select all that
apply)
A. "Take your heart medication with a sip of water before
surgery."
B. "Splint the abdominal incision with a pillow when coughing
and deep breathing."
C. "Bed rest is recommended for the first 48 hrs."
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D. "Antiembolism stockings are applied before surgery."
E. "You may not eat solid foods up to 4 hr before surgery." -
correct answer- A. "Take your heart medication with a sip of
water before surgery."
B. "Splint the abdominal incision with a pillow when coughing
and deep breathing."
D. "Antiembolism stockings are applied before surgery."
A nurse is verifying informed consent for a client who is having
a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Explain to the client the purpose of having the procedure.
B. Inform the client of risks to having the procedure.
C. Ensure the client understands information about the
procedure.
D. Witness the client signing the informed consent form.
E. Determine if the client is capable of understanding the
reason for the procedure. - correct answer- C. Ensure the client
understands information about the procedure.
D. Witness the client signing the informed consent form.
E. Determine if the client is capable of understanding the
reason for the procedure.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an
exploratory laparotomy. The client's temperature is 39°C
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(102.2°F) orally. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Inform the surgeon of the elevated temperature.
B. Transfer the client to the preoperative unit.
C. Apply ice packs to the groin.
D. Encourage the client to increase intake of clear liquids. -
correct answer- A. Inform the surgeon of the elevated
temperature.
A preoperative nurse is caring for a client who is having a colon
resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to void after preoperative medication
administration.
B. Administer antibiotics 2 hr prior to surgical incision.
C. Remove hair using a manual razor.
D. Remove nail polish on fingers and toes. - correct answer- D.
Remove nail polish on fingers and toes.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports nausea and vomiting 2
days postoperative following hysterectomy. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform first?
A. Assess bowel sounds.
ADULT 1- PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values before surgery.
Which of the following results should the nurse report to the
provider? (Select all that apply)
A. Potassium 3.9 mEq/L
B. Sodium 145 mEq/L
C. Creatinine 2.8 mg/dL
D. Blood glucose 235 mg/dL
E. WBC 17,850/mm3 - correct answer- C. Creatinine 2.8 mg/dL
D. Blood glucose 235 mg/dL
E. WBC 17,850/mm3
A nurse providing preoperative teaching
to a client who is to have abdominal surgery. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make? (Select all that
apply)
A. "Take your heart medication with a sip of water before
surgery."
B. "Splint the abdominal incision with a pillow when coughing
and deep breathing."
C. "Bed rest is recommended for the first 48 hrs."
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D. "Antiembolism stockings are applied before surgery."
E. "You may not eat solid foods up to 4 hr before surgery." -
correct answer- A. "Take your heart medication with a sip of
water before surgery."
B. "Splint the abdominal incision with a pillow when coughing
and deep breathing."
D. "Antiembolism stockings are applied before surgery."
A nurse is verifying informed consent for a client who is having
a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Explain to the client the purpose of having the procedure.
B. Inform the client of risks to having the procedure.
C. Ensure the client understands information about the
procedure.
D. Witness the client signing the informed consent form.
E. Determine if the client is capable of understanding the
reason for the procedure. - correct answer- C. Ensure the client
understands information about the procedure.
D. Witness the client signing the informed consent form.
E. Determine if the client is capable of understanding the
reason for the procedure.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an
exploratory laparotomy. The client's temperature is 39°C
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(102.2°F) orally. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Inform the surgeon of the elevated temperature.
B. Transfer the client to the preoperative unit.
C. Apply ice packs to the groin.
D. Encourage the client to increase intake of clear liquids. -
correct answer- A. Inform the surgeon of the elevated
temperature.
A preoperative nurse is caring for a client who is having a colon
resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to void after preoperative medication
administration.
B. Administer antibiotics 2 hr prior to surgical incision.
C. Remove hair using a manual razor.
D. Remove nail polish on fingers and toes. - correct answer- D.
Remove nail polish on fingers and toes.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports nausea and vomiting 2
days postoperative following hysterectomy. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform first?
A. Assess bowel sounds.
