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PRE-OP SHERPATH-CHAPTER 18
LESSONS 2026|COMPLETE EXAM SET
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Which action would the nurse take when a reluctant preoperative patient is being
persuaded by another person to undergo the surgical procedure?
1. Encourage the patient to sign the consent form.
2. Inquire if the other person can sign the consent form.
3. Ensure that the patient's consent for surgery is voluntary.
4. Ask a family member to give written permission for the surgery. - correct-
answer - 3.
The nurse should serve as an advocate for the patient by making sure that the
patient's consent is truly voluntary.
1. Rather than persuading the patient to sign the consent form, the nurse would
advocate for the patient by verifying that their consent is voluntary.
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2. The patient is competent to sign the consent form. The other person does not
have authority to sign the form.
4. A responsible family member can give written permission if the patient is a
minor, unconscious, or mentally incompetent. This patient is reluctant.
Which item must the nurse ensure is present with the patient immediately before
a replacement surgery? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct.
1. History and physical examination (H&P)
2. Baseline vital signs
3. Results of laboratory and diagnostic studies
4. Contact lenses or eyeglasses
5. A complete chart - correct-answer - 1, 2, 3, 5
1. Immediately before surgery, the nurse ensures the presence of an H&P.
2. Immediately before surgery, the nurse ensures the presence of baseline vital
signs.
3. Immediately before surgery, the nurse ensures that the results of the
laboratory and diagnostic studies are present.
PRE-OP SHERPATH-CHAPTER 18
LESSONS 2026|COMPLETE EXAM SET
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Which action would the nurse take when a reluctant preoperative patient is being
persuaded by another person to undergo the surgical procedure?
1. Encourage the patient to sign the consent form.
2. Inquire if the other person can sign the consent form.
3. Ensure that the patient's consent for surgery is voluntary.
4. Ask a family member to give written permission for the surgery. - correct-
answer - 3.
The nurse should serve as an advocate for the patient by making sure that the
patient's consent is truly voluntary.
1. Rather than persuading the patient to sign the consent form, the nurse would
advocate for the patient by verifying that their consent is voluntary.
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2. The patient is competent to sign the consent form. The other person does not
have authority to sign the form.
4. A responsible family member can give written permission if the patient is a
minor, unconscious, or mentally incompetent. This patient is reluctant.
Which item must the nurse ensure is present with the patient immediately before
a replacement surgery? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct.
1. History and physical examination (H&P)
2. Baseline vital signs
3. Results of laboratory and diagnostic studies
4. Contact lenses or eyeglasses
5. A complete chart - correct-answer - 1, 2, 3, 5
1. Immediately before surgery, the nurse ensures the presence of an H&P.
2. Immediately before surgery, the nurse ensures the presence of baseline vital
signs.
3. Immediately before surgery, the nurse ensures that the results of the
laboratory and diagnostic studies are present.
