#1
Which of the following is NOT a common goal of perioperative care?
Preventing infection
Minimizing patient discomfort
Maximizing patient anxiety
Ensuring optimal patient outcomes
#2
What is the main purpose of the preoperative assessment?
To determine the patient's financial status
To evaluate the patient's current health status and readiness for surgery
To schedule the surgery date
To prepare the patient for discharge
#3
Which of the following is a common postoperative complication associated with general anesthesia?
Nausea and vomiting
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Bradycardia
#4
What is the primary responsibility of the circulating nurse during surgery?
Administering anesthesia
Assisting the surgeon with the procedure
Managing surgical instruments
Ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety
#5
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for preventing surgical site infections?
Maintaining proper hand hygiene
Minimizing patient preoperative stay
Using antimicrobial prophylaxis when indicated
Optimizing perioperative glycemic control
#6
What is the purpose of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist?
To monitor surgical team's performance
To ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
To improve communication and teamwork in the operating room
To track surgical equipment usage
#7
What is the purpose of intraoperative warming devices during surgery?
To prevent equipment malfunction
To improve visibility of the surgical field
To minimize heat loss and prevent hypothermia
To accelerate wound healing
#8
What role does the recovery nurse play in the perioperative phase?
Administering anesthesia
Assisting the surgeon during the procedure
Providing postoperative care and monitoring
Managing the surgical instruments
#9
Which of the following is NOT a component of the preoperative patient assessment?
Review of medical history and medications
Physical examination
Discussion of surgical technique with the patient
Evaluation of baseline laboratory values
#10
What is the recommended approach for preventing venous thromboembolism in surgical patients?
Early ambulation postoperatively
Avoidance of pharmacological prophylaxis
Minimal fluid intake
Avoidance of compression stockings
#11
Which of the following is a potential complication of inadequate postoperative pain management?
Reduced risk of infection
Delayed wound healing
Decreased risk of deep vein thrombosis
Increased patient satisfaction
#12
Which of the following statements regarding perioperative antibiotics is true?
They are always administered postoperatively
They should be given after the surgical incision is made
They should be discontinued after surgery regardless of the duration
They are typically administered within 60 minutes before incision
#13
Which of the following is a key aspect of maintaining patient safety during the intraoperative phase?
Ensuring proper documentation
Strict adherence to aseptic technique
Minimizing communication among team members
Limiting the use of monitoring devices
#14
Which of the following factors can contribute to postoperative delirium in elderly patients?
Increased fluid intake
Minimizing pain medication
Excessive noise in the recovery room
Avoidance of preoperative fasting
#15
Which of the following statements regarding surgical fires is true?
Surgical fires are rare and seldom cause harm to patients.
Oxygen is not a necessary component for surgical fires.
Electrosurgical devices do not pose a risk of igniting a surgical fire.
Surgical fires can occur in any location where all three elements of the fire triangle are present.
#16
What is the purpose of implementing a surgical smoke evacuation system?
To enhance visibility in the operating room
To reduce the risk of postoperative infection
To improve surgical team communication
To remove hazardous byproducts generated during surgical procedures