Preoperative NCLEX Questions | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2023

1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." 3. "I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music." 4. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible." - 1 2. The nurse in the holding area of the surgery department is interviewing a client who requests to keep his religious medal on during surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement? 1. Notify the surgeon about the client's request to wear the medal 2. Tape the medal to the client and allow the client to wear the medal 3. Request the family member take the medal prior to surgery 4. Explain taking the medal to surgery is against the policy - 2 3. The nurse must obtain surgical consent forms for the scheduled surgery. Which client would not be able to consent legally to surgery? 1. The 65 year old client who cannot read or write 2. The 30 year old who does not understand English 3. The 16 year old who has a fractured ankle 4. The 80 year old who is not oriented to the day - 34. The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Check the permit for the spouse's signature 2. Take and document intake and output 3. Administer the "on call" sedative 4. Complete the preoperative checklist - 4