#1
Which of the following is NOT a common goal of perioperative care?
Maximizing patient anxiety
ExplanationPerioperative care aims to minimize patient anxiety for better outcomes.
#2
What is the main purpose of the preoperative assessment?
To evaluate the patient's current health status and readiness for surgery
ExplanationPreoperative assessment evaluates the patient's health status and readiness for surgery.
#3
Which of the following is a common postoperative complication associated with general anesthesia?
Nausea and vomiting
ExplanationNausea and vomiting are common postoperative complications associated with general anesthesia.
#4
What is the primary responsibility of the circulating nurse during surgery?
Ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety
ExplanationThe circulating nurse's main role is maintaining aseptic conditions and ensuring patient safety during surgery.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for preventing surgical site infections?
Minimizing patient preoperative stay
ExplanationMinimizing preoperative stay is not a recommended method for preventing surgical site infections.
#6
What is the purpose of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist?
To improve communication and teamwork in the operating room
ExplanationThe WHO Surgical Safety Checklist aims to enhance communication and teamwork in the operating room.
#7
What is the purpose of intraoperative warming devices during surgery?
To minimize heat loss and prevent hypothermia
ExplanationIntraoperative warming devices aim to prevent heat loss and hypothermia during surgery.
#8
What role does the recovery nurse play in the perioperative phase?
Providing postoperative care and monitoring
ExplanationThe recovery nurse provides postoperative care and monitors patients in the perioperative phase.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a component of the preoperative patient assessment?
Discussion of surgical technique with the patient
ExplanationDiscussing surgical technique with the patient is not a component of preoperative patient assessment.
#10
What is the recommended approach for preventing venous thromboembolism in surgical patients?
Early ambulation postoperatively
ExplanationEarly ambulation postoperatively is a recommended approach for preventing venous thromboembolism.
#11
Which of the following is a potential complication of inadequate postoperative pain management?
Delayed wound healing
ExplanationInadequate postoperative pain management can lead to delayed wound healing.
#12
Which of the following statements regarding perioperative antibiotics is true?
They are typically administered within 60 minutes before incision
ExplanationPerioperative antibiotics are usually given within 60 minutes before incision.
#13
Which of the following is a key aspect of maintaining patient safety during the intraoperative phase?
Strict adherence to aseptic technique
ExplanationStrict adherence to aseptic technique is crucial for maintaining patient safety during the intraoperative phase.
#14
Which of the following factors can contribute to postoperative delirium in elderly patients?
Excessive noise in the recovery room
ExplanationExcessive noise in the recovery room can contribute to postoperative delirium in elderly patients.
#15
Which of the following statements regarding surgical fires is true?
Surgical fires can occur in any location where all three elements of the fire triangle are present.
ExplanationSurgical fires can occur where all three elements of the fire triangle are present.
#16
What is the purpose of implementing a surgical smoke evacuation system?
To remove hazardous byproducts generated during surgical procedures
ExplanationA surgical smoke evacuation system is implemented to remove hazardous byproducts generated during surgical procedures.