Preoperative Nursing-NCLEX Practice
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Which preoperative assessment finding should be reported immediately to the surgeon?
A. Mild anxiety
B. Slightly elevated pulse
✔✔C. Recent chest pain
D. Dry skin
Which instruction is most important when teaching a patient about preoperative fasting?
A. Avoid spicy food only
✔✔B. Do not eat or drink as directed
C. Drink water before surgery
D. Eat a light snack
Which action helps reduce preoperative anxiety?
A. Withholding information
✔✔B. Explaining the procedure clearly
C. Limiting family visits
D. Avoiding patient questions
Which item should the nurse verify first before transporting a patient to surgery?
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,A. IV fluid rate
✔✔B. Surgical consent
C. Pain score
D. Bed availability
Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “I will remove my jewellery.”
✔✔B. “I can eat up to surgery time.”
C. “I signed the consent form.”
D. “I told the nurse my allergies.”
Which preoperative task helps prevent surgical site infection?
A. Late antibiotic administration
✔✔B. Skin preparation as prescribed
C. Shaving with a razor
D. Applying lotion
Which assessment is most important before administering preoperative medication?
A. Weight
B. Height
✔✔C. Allergy history
D. Occupation
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, Which patient is at highest risk for aspiration during surgery?
A. Patient who fasted
B. Young adult
✔✔C. Patient with bowel obstruction
D. Patient with normal BMI
Which instruction should be given regarding nail polish before surgery?
A. Leave it on
B. Only remove dark colours
✔✔C. Remove all nail polish
D. Cover with bandage
Which laboratory result is most important to review preoperatively?
A. Cholesterol
✔✔B. Coagulation profile
C. Vitamin levels
D. Blood glucose in non-diabetic
Which preoperative teaching helps prevent postoperative complications?
A. Bed rest for 3 days
✔✔B. Deep breathing exercises
C. Limiting fluids
D. Avoiding movement
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which preoperative assessment finding should be reported immediately to the surgeon?
A. Mild anxiety
B. Slightly elevated pulse
✔✔C. Recent chest pain
D. Dry skin
Which instruction is most important when teaching a patient about preoperative fasting?
A. Avoid spicy food only
✔✔B. Do not eat or drink as directed
C. Drink water before surgery
D. Eat a light snack
Which action helps reduce preoperative anxiety?
A. Withholding information
✔✔B. Explaining the procedure clearly
C. Limiting family visits
D. Avoiding patient questions
Which item should the nurse verify first before transporting a patient to surgery?
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,A. IV fluid rate
✔✔B. Surgical consent
C. Pain score
D. Bed availability
Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “I will remove my jewellery.”
✔✔B. “I can eat up to surgery time.”
C. “I signed the consent form.”
D. “I told the nurse my allergies.”
Which preoperative task helps prevent surgical site infection?
A. Late antibiotic administration
✔✔B. Skin preparation as prescribed
C. Shaving with a razor
D. Applying lotion
Which assessment is most important before administering preoperative medication?
A. Weight
B. Height
✔✔C. Allergy history
D. Occupation
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, Which patient is at highest risk for aspiration during surgery?
A. Patient who fasted
B. Young adult
✔✔C. Patient with bowel obstruction
D. Patient with normal BMI
Which instruction should be given regarding nail polish before surgery?
A. Leave it on
B. Only remove dark colours
✔✔C. Remove all nail polish
D. Cover with bandage
Which laboratory result is most important to review preoperatively?
A. Cholesterol
✔✔B. Coagulation profile
C. Vitamin levels
D. Blood glucose in non-diabetic
Which preoperative teaching helps prevent postoperative complications?
A. Bed rest for 3 days
✔✔B. Deep breathing exercises
C. Limiting fluids
D. Avoiding movement
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