Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
TEST BANK
Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery
Jane C. Rothrock
16th Edition
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
Table of Contents
Unit I Foundations for Practice
Chapter 1 Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing
Chapter 2 Patient Safety and Risk Management
Chapter 3 Workplace Issues and Staff Safety
Chapter 4 Infection Prevention and Control
Chapter 5 Anesthesia
Chapter 6 Positioning the Patient for Surgery
Chapter 7 Sutures, Sharps, and Instruments
Chapter 8 Surgical Modalities
Chapter 9 Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains
Chapter 10 Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management
Unit II Surgical Interventions
Chapter 11 Gastrointestinal Surgery
Chapter 12 Surgery of the Biliary Tract, Pancreas, Liver, and Spleen
Chapter 13 Hernia Repair
Chapter 14 Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery
Chapter 15 Genitourinary Surgery
Chapter 16 Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Chapter 17 Breast Surgery
Chapter 18 Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 19 Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery
Chapter 20 Orthopedic Surgery
Chapter 21 Neurosurgery
Chapter 22 Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Chapter 23 Thoracic Surgery
Chapter 24 Vascular Surgery
Chapter 25 Cardiac Surgery
Unit III Special Considerations
Chapter 26 Pediatric Surgery
Chapter 27 Geriatric Surgery
Chapter 28 Trauma Surgery
Chapter 29 Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures
Chapter 30 Integrative Health Practices
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Chapter 01: Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Perioperative Patient Focused Model presents key components of nursing influence that
guide patient care. Select the statement that best describes the dynamic relationship within the
model.
a. The patient experience and the nursing presence are in continuous interaction.
b. Structure, process, and outcome are the foundation domains of the model.
c. The perioperative nurse is the central dynamic core of the model.
d. The interrelated nursing process rings bind the patient to the model.
ANS: A
The Perioperative Patient Focused Model consists of domains or areas of nursing concern:
nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, and patient outcomes. These domains are in
continuous interaction with the health system that encircles the focus of perioperative nursing
practice—the patient.
REF: p. 3
2. The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses’ (AORN) Standards of Perioperative
Nursing Practice that describes nursing interactions, interventions, and activities with patients
falls under which standards category?
a. Evidence-based
b. Process
c. Outcome
d. Structural
ANS: B
Process standards relate to nursing activities, interventions, and interactions. They are used to
explicate clinical, professional, and quality objectives in perioperative nursing.
REF: p. 3
3. Which order best describes the process used to implement evidence-based professional
nursing?
a. Literature search, theory review, data analysis, policy development
b. Regional survey, literature search, meta-analysis, practice change
c. Identify problem, scientific evidence, develop policy, evaluate outcome
d. Identify issue, analyze scientific evidence, implement change, evaluate process
ANS: D
Evidence-based practice is a systematic, thorough process by which to identify an issue, to
collect and evaluate the best evidence to design and implement a practice change, and to
evaluate the process.
REF: p. 15
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
4. The ambulatory surgery unit is planning to develop a standardized skin preparation practice
for their unit. The best process to gather scientific information is to:
a. conduct a survey of skin prep policies at the next AORN chapter meeting.
b. review their surgical site infection data from the last 6 months.
c. conduct a literature search on antimicrobial agents and infection prevention.
d. review the scientific literature from the leading manufacturers of prep solutions.
ANS: C
Perioperative nurses have an ethical responsibility to review practices and to modify them
based upon the best available scientific evidence. Using research to guide practice is called
evidence-based practice (EBP).
REF: p. 10
5. The cardiac team is developing a standardized sterile back table setup and is unable to find
sufficient research evidence for their project. Where might they look for information on best
practices?
a. Survey regional surgical technology programs for their back table models
b. Review case studies and expert opinions on sterile back table setups
c. Review AORN’s Standards and Recommended Practices on sterilization
d. Consult with facility instrument vendor representatives for their advice
ANS: B
When there is not enough evidence to guide practice, perioperative nurses should consider
gathering information from varied trusted sources that reflect best practices.
REF: pp. 10-11
6. How do institutional standards of care, such as policies and procedures, differ from national
standards, such as AORN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice?
a. They are written by nurses.
b. They are written specifically to address responsibilities and circumstances.
c. They are collaborative and collective agreement statements.
d. They are rarely based on research.
ANS: B
Institutional standards apply to the system or facility that develops them and can be directive
about specific actions in specific circumstances; national standards provide generalized
authoritative statements that can be implemented in all settings.
REF: p. 10
7. Which of the following actions best describes an element of the perioperative nursing
assessment?
a. Scanning the surgical schedule for the day before morning report
b. Reading the pick/preference list attached to the case cart
c. Reviewing the patient medical record
d. Studying an on-line tutorial about the intended surgical procedure
ANS: C
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Assessment is the collection and analysis of relevant health data about the patient. Sources of
data may be a preoperative interview with the patient and the patient’s family; review of the
planned surgical or invasive procedure; review of the patient’s medical record; examination of
the results of diagnostic tests; and consultation with the surgeon and anesthesia provider, unit
nurses, or other personnel.
REF: p. 3
8. A frail 76-year-old diabetic woman is scheduled for major surgery. She is vulnerable and at
high risk for harm because of several factors related to her preexisting conditions and overall
health status. As part of developing a plan to guide her care, the nurse uses standardized
descriptive terms. This step of the nursing process is called:
a. nursing diagnosis.
b. nursing assessment.
c. nursing outcome.
d. nursing intervention.
ANS: A
Nursing diagnosis is the process of identifying and classifying data collected in the
assessment in a way that provides a focus to plan nursing care.
REF: p. 5
9. During the admission interview, the nurse initiated the discharge teaching and demonstrated
crutch-walking activities. The teaching activities are what stage of the nursing process?
a. Nursing assessment
b. Nursing implementation
c. Nursing outcome preparation
d. Nursing evaluation
ANS: B
Implementation is performing the nursing care activities and interventions that were planned
and responding with critical thinking and orderly action to changes in the surgical procedure,
patient condition, or emergencies. Implementation is the “work” of nursing.
REF: p. 6
10. While conducting the preoperative interview with a patient scheduled for a septoplasty, the
perioperative nurse learned that the patient was latex sensitive. Based on this knowledge, the
nurse reviewed the pick/preference list and reassembled the surgical case cart setup to reflect
this new information and change in care delivery. Which two phases of the nursing process are
represented in the nurse’s actions?
a. Assessment and planning
b. Assessment and implementation
c. Planning and implementation
d. Nursing diagnosis and intervention
ANS: C
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Planning is preparing in advance for what will or may happen and determining the priorities
for care. Planning is based on patient assessment results in knowing the patient and the
patient’s unique needs. Implementation is performing the nursing care activities and
interventions that were planned and responding with critical thinking and orderly action.
Implementation is the “work” of nursing.
REF: p. 6
11. The perioperative nurse implements protective measures to prevent skin or tissue injury
caused by thermal sources. Successful accomplishment of this intervention would meet which
of the following desired nursing outcomes?
a. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of injury from anxiety.
b. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of impaired skin integrity.
c. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of surgical site infection.
d. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of hyperthermia.
ANS: B
Chemical and thermal sources used in surgery can cause skin and tissue burns (e.g.,
electrosurgery, povidine-iodine, radiation, lasers). The patient being free from signs and
symptoms of chemical injury, radiation injury, and electrical injury are approved NANDA-
International nursing diagnoses.
REF: p. 5
12. The nursing diagnosis is derived from:
a. patient data retrieved from the nursing assessment.
b. synthesized clues from the admitting diagnosis and surgery schedule.
c. the approved NANDA-International list attached to the patient medical record.
d. the admission form on the front of the chart.
ANS: A
Nursing diagnosis is the process of identifying and classifying data collected in the
assessment in a way that provides a focus to plan nursing care.
REF: p. 5
13. A 36-year-old woman was preoperatively admitted for laparoscopic cholecystectomy with
operative cholangiogram. She was then interviewed by her perioperative nurse in the
preoperative intake lounge. The patient’s weight on admission was 245 lb. After the
assessment, the nurse returned to the operating room (OR) and modified the standard plan of
care by instituting risk reduction strategies that were derived from information from the
preoperative assessment. A good example of this action would best be described by:
a. replacing the regular OR bed with a bariatric-specific OR bed.
b. providing protective lead aprons for all staff during the procedure.
c. writing the patient’s name, allergies, and body weight on the white board.
d. administering antibiotics to the patient 1 hour before the incision.
ANS: A
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
Planning is preparing in advance for what will or may happen and determining the priorities
for care. Planning based on patient assessment results in knowing the patient and the patient’s
unique needs so that alterations in events, such as positioning the patient on a bariatric-
specific OR bed as opposed to a regular OR bed, can be readily accommodated. Replacing the
OR bed with a larger OR bed is a nurse-sensitive preventive intervention that provides
equipment based on patient need.
REF: p. 6
14. Accurate documentation is an integral part of all phases of the nursing process. For this
reason, perioperative nursing care documentation:
a. should not include technical care.
b. must include a description of patient care delivered and patient response to that
care.
c. must be aligned with appropriate Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
elements.
d. will have PNDS integrated into all mandatory fields.
ANS: B
Documentation of the nursing care given should include more than the technical aspects of
care, such as the sponge count or the application of the electrosurgical dispersive pad. Nursing
care documentation should be associated with the assessment and nursing diagnoses, with pre-
established outcomes against which the appropriateness and effectiveness of care may be
judged.
REF: p. 9
15. When delegating a task, such as removing an intravenous (IV) catheter, to an unlicensed
individual, the perioperative nurse:
a. still retains responsibility and authority for the outcome of the task.
b. must comply with the seven “rights” of delegation.
c. transfers the authority to perform the task to a competent person.
d. transfers the supervision of the competent person to another competent person.
ANS: C
Delegation transfers to a competent person with the authority to perform a selected nursing
task in a selected situation according to the five “rights” of delegation. When the perioperative
nurse delegates a task, he or she retains accountability for that delegation.
REF: p. 8
16. A hospital nursing excellence center for education developed standards for nursing
advancement that would reflect high-level achievement of professional performance. They
developed a clinical advancement ladder based on the leading skill and knowledge acquisition
model and established worthy criteria for each level. Select the response that might best
describe the highest level of achievement for a perioperative staff nurse.
a. Certified nurse, OR (CNOR) credential, BSN, and chair of the nursing research
committee
b. Published article in the hospital newsletter and 15 years’ service pin
c. BCLS instructor and weekend Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) transport
d. Patient safety champion and nurses' union representative
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ANS: A
Achieving certification (CNOR), pursuing lifelong learning, and maintaining competency and
current knowledge in perioperative nursing are the hallmarks of the professional.
REF: p. 3
17. Performance improvement activities in the perioperative practice setting are designed to
promote:
a. cost savings by eliminating fines for near-misses and never events.
b. customer satisfaction and loyalty.
c. time measurement activities.
d. efficient, effective, and ethical quality care.
ANS: D
Performance improvement efforts encompass improvements in quality and effectiveness,
based on ethical and economic perspectives. A performance measurement and improvement
approach facilitates the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative patient care.
REF: p. 10
18. Perioperative nursing diagnoses and interventions are directed toward, and guided by, the
tremendous risks for harm to the patient inherent in surgery and interventional procedures;
therefore nursing actions can generally be categorized as:
a. therapeutic/restorative.
b. preventive/protective.
c. caring/comforting.
d. advocating/justifying.
ANS: B
Perioperative nurses possess a unique understanding of desired outcomes that apply to all
patients. In contrast to some nursing specialties in which nursing diagnoses are derived from
signs and symptoms of a condition, much of perioperative nursing care is preventive in nature,
based upon knowledge of inherent risks to patients undergoing surgical and invasive
procedures. Perioperative nurses identify these risks and potential problems in advance and
direct nursing interventions toward prevention of undesirable outcomes, such as injury and
infection. Much of the work of perioperative nursing involves patient safety, protecting
patients from risks related to the procedure, positioning, equipment, and the environment.
REF: p. 2
19. A registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) is considered an advanced practice nurse (APN)
when he/she has achieved:
a. RNFA certification.
b. clinical performance ladder level 4 or above.
c. graduate degree in nursing (MSN).
d. facility practice privileges.
ANS: C
APNs must have graduate nursing education (at least a master’s degree).
REF: p. 13
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20. Emerging perioperative nursing roles are defined by the tremendous growth in science and
technology combined with the increasing complexity of surgery and the interventional
disciplines. An example of an emerging nursing role is:
a. sterile processing clinical specialist.
b. general surgery service liaison.
c. weekend resource nurse.
d. informatics nurse specialist.
ANS: D
Informatics is another specialty in which some perioperative nurses are focusing. Pressures for
more efficient management of fiscal, material, and human resources have stimulated the
development of electronic information systems for diverse functions in perioperative patient
care settings.
REF: p. 13
21. The relationship between the Perioperative Patient Focused Model and the PNDS is
evidenced by their unique language and use of the nursing process to guide care. The most
notable feature of their similarity is that the PNDS:
a. promotes standardized perioperative documentation.
b. fosters research on best practices.
c. begins with outcome statements.
d. promotes standardized perioperative documentation and begins with outcome
statements.
ANS: C
Similar to the Perioperative Patient Focused Model, the PNDS begins with patient outcomes.
Each outcome is defined and interpreted and presents criteria by which to measure outcome
achievement.
REF: p. 8
22. In a research study by Bandari and colleagues, of surgical briefings and debriefings, they
concluded that this communication model was a practical and effective means to:
a. identify potential surgical defects in the OR.
b. monitor central processing productivity.
c. promote teamwork.
d. quantify equipment and instrument issues.
ANS: A
Bandari and colleagues (2012) found a total of 6,202 reported defects over years—an
average of 141 defects per month. The researchers concluded that briefings and debriefings
are practical and effective strategies to identify potential surgical defects in the OR.
REF: p. 7
23. In a research study by Steelman and colleagues, perioperative nurses were surveyed to
prioritize perioperative patient safety issues. The majority of nurses placed the highest priority
and heightened awareness on preventing which patient safety risk?
a. Surgical fires
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b. Wrong site/procedure/patient surgery
c. Retained surgical items
d. Medication errors
ANS: B
The majority of nurses considered preventing wrong site, procedure, or patient surgery (69%)
and preventing retained surgical items (61%) to be high-priority safety issues in need of
heightened attention.
REF: p. 8
24. All anesthetized surgical patients are at risk for unplanned hypothermia. Select the most
effective preventative intervention.
a. Forced air warming
b. Prewarming prior to incision
c. Heated cotton blankets
d. Ambient room air above 98.6° F (37° C)
ANS: A
Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated that intraoperative forced air warming (FAW) is
an effective intervention for preventing perioperative hypothermia.
REF: p. 10
25. Researchers in Toronto (Wong J, et al, 2009) developed a research tool to evaluate recovery
after ambulatory surgery, focusing on functional abilities after discharge. Select the true
statement about the benefits of a functional recovery index for ambulatory surgery patients.
a. It determines readiness for discharge.
b. It evaluates financial incentives for early discharge.
c. It determines criteria for readmission.
d. It determines criteria for extended observation.
ANS: A
Ambulatory surgery centers regularly perform complex procedures on higher-risk patients.
Therefore, it becomes important not only to determine patients’ readiness for discharge from
the ambulatory surgery center but also how well patients fare in their recovery and
rehabilitation after discharge.
REF: p. 12
TEST BANK
Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery
Jane C. Rothrock
16th Edition
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
Table of Contents
Unit I Foundations for Practice
Chapter 1 Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing
Chapter 2 Patient Safety and Risk Management
Chapter 3 Workplace Issues and Staff Safety
Chapter 4 Infection Prevention and Control
Chapter 5 Anesthesia
Chapter 6 Positioning the Patient for Surgery
Chapter 7 Sutures, Sharps, and Instruments
Chapter 8 Surgical Modalities
Chapter 9 Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains
Chapter 10 Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management
Unit II Surgical Interventions
Chapter 11 Gastrointestinal Surgery
Chapter 12 Surgery of the Biliary Tract, Pancreas, Liver, and Spleen
Chapter 13 Hernia Repair
Chapter 14 Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery
Chapter 15 Genitourinary Surgery
Chapter 16 Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Chapter 17 Breast Surgery
Chapter 18 Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 19 Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery
Chapter 20 Orthopedic Surgery
Chapter 21 Neurosurgery
Chapter 22 Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Chapter 23 Thoracic Surgery
Chapter 24 Vascular Surgery
Chapter 25 Cardiac Surgery
Unit III Special Considerations
Chapter 26 Pediatric Surgery
Chapter 27 Geriatric Surgery
Chapter 28 Trauma Surgery
Chapter 29 Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures
Chapter 30 Integrative Health Practices
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Chapter 01: Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Perioperative Patient Focused Model presents key components of nursing influence that
guide patient care. Select the statement that best describes the dynamic relationship within the
model.
a. The patient experience and the nursing presence are in continuous interaction.
b. Structure, process, and outcome are the foundation domains of the model.
c. The perioperative nurse is the central dynamic core of the model.
d. The interrelated nursing process rings bind the patient to the model.
ANS: A
The Perioperative Patient Focused Model consists of domains or areas of nursing concern:
nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, and patient outcomes. These domains are in
continuous interaction with the health system that encircles the focus of perioperative nursing
practice—the patient.
REF: p. 3
2. The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses’ (AORN) Standards of Perioperative
Nursing Practice that describes nursing interactions, interventions, and activities with patients
falls under which standards category?
a. Evidence-based
b. Process
c. Outcome
d. Structural
ANS: B
Process standards relate to nursing activities, interventions, and interactions. They are used to
explicate clinical, professional, and quality objectives in perioperative nursing.
REF: p. 3
3. Which order best describes the process used to implement evidence-based professional
nursing?
a. Literature search, theory review, data analysis, policy development
b. Regional survey, literature search, meta-analysis, practice change
c. Identify problem, scientific evidence, develop policy, evaluate outcome
d. Identify issue, analyze scientific evidence, implement change, evaluate process
ANS: D
Evidence-based practice is a systematic, thorough process by which to identify an issue, to
collect and evaluate the best evidence to design and implement a practice change, and to
evaluate the process.
REF: p. 15
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
4. The ambulatory surgery unit is planning to develop a standardized skin preparation practice
for their unit. The best process to gather scientific information is to:
a. conduct a survey of skin prep policies at the next AORN chapter meeting.
b. review their surgical site infection data from the last 6 months.
c. conduct a literature search on antimicrobial agents and infection prevention.
d. review the scientific literature from the leading manufacturers of prep solutions.
ANS: C
Perioperative nurses have an ethical responsibility to review practices and to modify them
based upon the best available scientific evidence. Using research to guide practice is called
evidence-based practice (EBP).
REF: p. 10
5. The cardiac team is developing a standardized sterile back table setup and is unable to find
sufficient research evidence for their project. Where might they look for information on best
practices?
a. Survey regional surgical technology programs for their back table models
b. Review case studies and expert opinions on sterile back table setups
c. Review AORN’s Standards and Recommended Practices on sterilization
d. Consult with facility instrument vendor representatives for their advice
ANS: B
When there is not enough evidence to guide practice, perioperative nurses should consider
gathering information from varied trusted sources that reflect best practices.
REF: pp. 10-11
6. How do institutional standards of care, such as policies and procedures, differ from national
standards, such as AORN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice?
a. They are written by nurses.
b. They are written specifically to address responsibilities and circumstances.
c. They are collaborative and collective agreement statements.
d. They are rarely based on research.
ANS: B
Institutional standards apply to the system or facility that develops them and can be directive
about specific actions in specific circumstances; national standards provide generalized
authoritative statements that can be implemented in all settings.
REF: p. 10
7. Which of the following actions best describes an element of the perioperative nursing
assessment?
a. Scanning the surgical schedule for the day before morning report
b. Reading the pick/preference list attached to the case cart
c. Reviewing the patient medical record
d. Studying an on-line tutorial about the intended surgical procedure
ANS: C
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
Assessment is the collection and analysis of relevant health data about the patient. Sources of
data may be a preoperative interview with the patient and the patient’s family; review of the
planned surgical or invasive procedure; review of the patient’s medical record; examination of
the results of diagnostic tests; and consultation with the surgeon and anesthesia provider, unit
nurses, or other personnel.
REF: p. 3
8. A frail 76-year-old diabetic woman is scheduled for major surgery. She is vulnerable and at
high risk for harm because of several factors related to her preexisting conditions and overall
health status. As part of developing a plan to guide her care, the nurse uses standardized
descriptive terms. This step of the nursing process is called:
a. nursing diagnosis.
b. nursing assessment.
c. nursing outcome.
d. nursing intervention.
ANS: A
Nursing diagnosis is the process of identifying and classifying data collected in the
assessment in a way that provides a focus to plan nursing care.
REF: p. 5
9. During the admission interview, the nurse initiated the discharge teaching and demonstrated
crutch-walking activities. The teaching activities are what stage of the nursing process?
a. Nursing assessment
b. Nursing implementation
c. Nursing outcome preparation
d. Nursing evaluation
ANS: B
Implementation is performing the nursing care activities and interventions that were planned
and responding with critical thinking and orderly action to changes in the surgical procedure,
patient condition, or emergencies. Implementation is the “work” of nursing.
REF: p. 6
10. While conducting the preoperative interview with a patient scheduled for a septoplasty, the
perioperative nurse learned that the patient was latex sensitive. Based on this knowledge, the
nurse reviewed the pick/preference list and reassembled the surgical case cart setup to reflect
this new information and change in care delivery. Which two phases of the nursing process are
represented in the nurse’s actions?
a. Assessment and planning
b. Assessment and implementation
c. Planning and implementation
d. Nursing diagnosis and intervention
ANS: C
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
Planning is preparing in advance for what will or may happen and determining the priorities
for care. Planning is based on patient assessment results in knowing the patient and the
patient’s unique needs. Implementation is performing the nursing care activities and
interventions that were planned and responding with critical thinking and orderly action.
Implementation is the “work” of nursing.
REF: p. 6
11. The perioperative nurse implements protective measures to prevent skin or tissue injury
caused by thermal sources. Successful accomplishment of this intervention would meet which
of the following desired nursing outcomes?
a. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of injury from anxiety.
b. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of impaired skin integrity.
c. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of surgical site infection.
d. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of hyperthermia.
ANS: B
Chemical and thermal sources used in surgery can cause skin and tissue burns (e.g.,
electrosurgery, povidine-iodine, radiation, lasers). The patient being free from signs and
symptoms of chemical injury, radiation injury, and electrical injury are approved NANDA-
International nursing diagnoses.
REF: p. 5
12. The nursing diagnosis is derived from:
a. patient data retrieved from the nursing assessment.
b. synthesized clues from the admitting diagnosis and surgery schedule.
c. the approved NANDA-International list attached to the patient medical record.
d. the admission form on the front of the chart.
ANS: A
Nursing diagnosis is the process of identifying and classifying data collected in the
assessment in a way that provides a focus to plan nursing care.
REF: p. 5
13. A 36-year-old woman was preoperatively admitted for laparoscopic cholecystectomy with
operative cholangiogram. She was then interviewed by her perioperative nurse in the
preoperative intake lounge. The patient’s weight on admission was 245 lb. After the
assessment, the nurse returned to the operating room (OR) and modified the standard plan of
care by instituting risk reduction strategies that were derived from information from the
preoperative assessment. A good example of this action would best be described by:
a. replacing the regular OR bed with a bariatric-specific OR bed.
b. providing protective lead aprons for all staff during the procedure.
c. writing the patient’s name, allergies, and body weight on the white board.
d. administering antibiotics to the patient 1 hour before the incision.
ANS: A
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Planning is preparing in advance for what will or may happen and determining the priorities
for care. Planning based on patient assessment results in knowing the patient and the patient’s
unique needs so that alterations in events, such as positioning the patient on a bariatric-
specific OR bed as opposed to a regular OR bed, can be readily accommodated. Replacing the
OR bed with a larger OR bed is a nurse-sensitive preventive intervention that provides
equipment based on patient need.
REF: p. 6
14. Accurate documentation is an integral part of all phases of the nursing process. For this
reason, perioperative nursing care documentation:
a. should not include technical care.
b. must include a description of patient care delivered and patient response to that
care.
c. must be aligned with appropriate Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
elements.
d. will have PNDS integrated into all mandatory fields.
ANS: B
Documentation of the nursing care given should include more than the technical aspects of
care, such as the sponge count or the application of the electrosurgical dispersive pad. Nursing
care documentation should be associated with the assessment and nursing diagnoses, with pre-
established outcomes against which the appropriateness and effectiveness of care may be
judged.
REF: p. 9
15. When delegating a task, such as removing an intravenous (IV) catheter, to an unlicensed
individual, the perioperative nurse:
a. still retains responsibility and authority for the outcome of the task.
b. must comply with the seven “rights” of delegation.
c. transfers the authority to perform the task to a competent person.
d. transfers the supervision of the competent person to another competent person.
ANS: C
Delegation transfers to a competent person with the authority to perform a selected nursing
task in a selected situation according to the five “rights” of delegation. When the perioperative
nurse delegates a task, he or she retains accountability for that delegation.
REF: p. 8
16. A hospital nursing excellence center for education developed standards for nursing
advancement that would reflect high-level achievement of professional performance. They
developed a clinical advancement ladder based on the leading skill and knowledge acquisition
model and established worthy criteria for each level. Select the response that might best
describe the highest level of achievement for a perioperative staff nurse.
a. Certified nurse, OR (CNOR) credential, BSN, and chair of the nursing research
committee
b. Published article in the hospital newsletter and 15 years’ service pin
c. BCLS instructor and weekend Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) transport
d. Patient safety champion and nurses' union representative
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ANS: A
Achieving certification (CNOR), pursuing lifelong learning, and maintaining competency and
current knowledge in perioperative nursing are the hallmarks of the professional.
REF: p. 3
17. Performance improvement activities in the perioperative practice setting are designed to
promote:
a. cost savings by eliminating fines for near-misses and never events.
b. customer satisfaction and loyalty.
c. time measurement activities.
d. efficient, effective, and ethical quality care.
ANS: D
Performance improvement efforts encompass improvements in quality and effectiveness,
based on ethical and economic perspectives. A performance measurement and improvement
approach facilitates the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative patient care.
REF: p. 10
18. Perioperative nursing diagnoses and interventions are directed toward, and guided by, the
tremendous risks for harm to the patient inherent in surgery and interventional procedures;
therefore nursing actions can generally be categorized as:
a. therapeutic/restorative.
b. preventive/protective.
c. caring/comforting.
d. advocating/justifying.
ANS: B
Perioperative nurses possess a unique understanding of desired outcomes that apply to all
patients. In contrast to some nursing specialties in which nursing diagnoses are derived from
signs and symptoms of a condition, much of perioperative nursing care is preventive in nature,
based upon knowledge of inherent risks to patients undergoing surgical and invasive
procedures. Perioperative nurses identify these risks and potential problems in advance and
direct nursing interventions toward prevention of undesirable outcomes, such as injury and
infection. Much of the work of perioperative nursing involves patient safety, protecting
patients from risks related to the procedure, positioning, equipment, and the environment.
REF: p. 2
19. A registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) is considered an advanced practice nurse (APN)
when he/she has achieved:
a. RNFA certification.
b. clinical performance ladder level 4 or above.
c. graduate degree in nursing (MSN).
d. facility practice privileges.
ANS: C
APNs must have graduate nursing education (at least a master’s degree).
REF: p. 13
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
20. Emerging perioperative nursing roles are defined by the tremendous growth in science and
technology combined with the increasing complexity of surgery and the interventional
disciplines. An example of an emerging nursing role is:
a. sterile processing clinical specialist.
b. general surgery service liaison.
c. weekend resource nurse.
d. informatics nurse specialist.
ANS: D
Informatics is another specialty in which some perioperative nurses are focusing. Pressures for
more efficient management of fiscal, material, and human resources have stimulated the
development of electronic information systems for diverse functions in perioperative patient
care settings.
REF: p. 13
21. The relationship between the Perioperative Patient Focused Model and the PNDS is
evidenced by their unique language and use of the nursing process to guide care. The most
notable feature of their similarity is that the PNDS:
a. promotes standardized perioperative documentation.
b. fosters research on best practices.
c. begins with outcome statements.
d. promotes standardized perioperative documentation and begins with outcome
statements.
ANS: C
Similar to the Perioperative Patient Focused Model, the PNDS begins with patient outcomes.
Each outcome is defined and interpreted and presents criteria by which to measure outcome
achievement.
REF: p. 8
22. In a research study by Bandari and colleagues, of surgical briefings and debriefings, they
concluded that this communication model was a practical and effective means to:
a. identify potential surgical defects in the OR.
b. monitor central processing productivity.
c. promote teamwork.
d. quantify equipment and instrument issues.
ANS: A
Bandari and colleagues (2012) found a total of 6,202 reported defects over years—an
average of 141 defects per month. The researchers concluded that briefings and debriefings
are practical and effective strategies to identify potential surgical defects in the OR.
REF: p. 7
23. In a research study by Steelman and colleagues, perioperative nurses were surveyed to
prioritize perioperative patient safety issues. The majority of nurses placed the highest priority
and heightened awareness on preventing which patient safety risk?
a. Surgical fires
, Test Bank - Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition (Rothrock, 2019)
b. Wrong site/procedure/patient surgery
c. Retained surgical items
d. Medication errors
ANS: B
The majority of nurses considered preventing wrong site, procedure, or patient surgery (69%)
and preventing retained surgical items (61%) to be high-priority safety issues in need of
heightened attention.
REF: p. 8
24. All anesthetized surgical patients are at risk for unplanned hypothermia. Select the most
effective preventative intervention.
a. Forced air warming
b. Prewarming prior to incision
c. Heated cotton blankets
d. Ambient room air above 98.6° F (37° C)
ANS: A
Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated that intraoperative forced air warming (FAW) is
an effective intervention for preventing perioperative hypothermia.
REF: p. 10
25. Researchers in Toronto (Wong J, et al, 2009) developed a research tool to evaluate recovery
after ambulatory surgery, focusing on functional abilities after discharge. Select the true
statement about the benefits of a functional recovery index for ambulatory surgery patients.
a. It determines readiness for discharge.
b. It evaluates financial incentives for early discharge.
c. It determines criteria for readmission.
d. It determines criteria for extended observation.
ANS: A
Ambulatory surgery centers regularly perform complex procedures on higher-risk patients.
Therefore, it becomes important not only to determine patients’ readiness for discharge from
the ambulatory surgery center but also how well patients fare in their recovery and
rehabilitation after discharge.
REF: p. 12
