NURSING CARE FOR PREOPERATIVE AND
POSTOPERATIVE TEST PAPER COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS AND ACCURATE RESPONSES
●● How are inpatient surgical procedures categorized?
Answer: By acuity: emergent, urgent, or elective.
●● What is outpatient or ambulatory surgery?
Answer: Elective surgery that is not considered acute, such as cataract
removal or hernia repair.
●● What is the timeframe for preoperative care?
Answer: From the time a client is scheduled for surgery until care is
transferred to the operating suite.
●● What is a major aspect of preoperative care?
Answer: Identification of risk factors.
●● What does preoperative care include?
Answer: Thorough collection of data regarding the client's physical,
emotional, and psychosocial status.
,●● What are the National Patient Safety Goals implemented by The
Joint Commission?
Answer: Marking the surgical site, pausing before surgery to ensure no
errors, and ensuring the correct procedure is performed on the correct
client.
●● What is the purpose of the Surgical Care Improvement Project
(SCIP)?
Answer: To prevent surgical complications.
●● What is Team STEPPS?
Answer: A program used in the operative setting to increase
communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
●● Name a risk factor for surgical complications related to respiratory
health.
Answer: Obstructive sleep apnea, COPD, pneumonia, or asthma.
●● What risk does pregnancy pose in the context of surgery?
Answer: Fetal risk with anesthesia.
●● How does diabetes mellitus affect surgical patients?
Answer: It can lead to altered blood glucose levels, delayed healing,
infection, and impaired circulation.
, ●● What are some medications that can pose risks during surgery?
Answer: Antihypertensives, anticoagulants, NSAIDs, tricyclic
antidepressants, herbal medications, and over-the-counter medications.
●● What is the significance of allergies in preoperative assessment?
Answer: Allergies to medications, latex, or food products can indicate
risks for reactions during surgery.
●● What is the recommended fasting period before surgery with general
anesthesia?
Answer: NPO for at least 6 hours for solid foods and 2 hours for clear
liquids.
●● What is the role of the nurse in obtaining informed consent?
Answer: The nurse clarifies information but does not obtain consent;
that is the provider's responsibility.
●● What should be done to prepare the client's skin before surgery?
Answer: Cleansing with antimicrobial soap and removing hair if
necessary.
●● What are the risks associated with older adult clients undergoing
surgery?
POSTOPERATIVE TEST PAPER COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS AND ACCURATE RESPONSES
●● How are inpatient surgical procedures categorized?
Answer: By acuity: emergent, urgent, or elective.
●● What is outpatient or ambulatory surgery?
Answer: Elective surgery that is not considered acute, such as cataract
removal or hernia repair.
●● What is the timeframe for preoperative care?
Answer: From the time a client is scheduled for surgery until care is
transferred to the operating suite.
●● What is a major aspect of preoperative care?
Answer: Identification of risk factors.
●● What does preoperative care include?
Answer: Thorough collection of data regarding the client's physical,
emotional, and psychosocial status.
,●● What are the National Patient Safety Goals implemented by The
Joint Commission?
Answer: Marking the surgical site, pausing before surgery to ensure no
errors, and ensuring the correct procedure is performed on the correct
client.
●● What is the purpose of the Surgical Care Improvement Project
(SCIP)?
Answer: To prevent surgical complications.
●● What is Team STEPPS?
Answer: A program used in the operative setting to increase
communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
●● Name a risk factor for surgical complications related to respiratory
health.
Answer: Obstructive sleep apnea, COPD, pneumonia, or asthma.
●● What risk does pregnancy pose in the context of surgery?
Answer: Fetal risk with anesthesia.
●● How does diabetes mellitus affect surgical patients?
Answer: It can lead to altered blood glucose levels, delayed healing,
infection, and impaired circulation.
, ●● What are some medications that can pose risks during surgery?
Answer: Antihypertensives, anticoagulants, NSAIDs, tricyclic
antidepressants, herbal medications, and over-the-counter medications.
●● What is the significance of allergies in preoperative assessment?
Answer: Allergies to medications, latex, or food products can indicate
risks for reactions during surgery.
●● What is the recommended fasting period before surgery with general
anesthesia?
Answer: NPO for at least 6 hours for solid foods and 2 hours for clear
liquids.
●● What is the role of the nurse in obtaining informed consent?
Answer: The nurse clarifies information but does not obtain consent;
that is the provider's responsibility.
●● What should be done to prepare the client's skin before surgery?
Answer: Cleansing with antimicrobial soap and removing hair if
necessary.
●● What are the risks associated with older adult clients undergoing
surgery?
