Med Surg, Pre-Op, Intra-Op, Post-Op Review Questions With Correct Answers

Pre - Op Questions :) 1. During the preoperative interview, a patient scheduled for an elective hysterectomy tells the nurse, I am afraid that I will die in surgery like my mother did! Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Tell me more about what happened to your mother. b. You will receive medications to reduce your anxiety. c. You should talk to the doctor again about the surgery. d. Surgical techniques have improved a lot in recent years. ANS: A The patients statement may indicate an unusually high anxiety level or a family history of problems such as malignant hyperthermia, which will require precautions during surgery. The other statements also may address the patients concerns, but further assessment is needed first. 2. A patient arrives at the ambulatory surgery center for a scheduled outpatient surgery. Which information is of most concern to the nurse? a. The patient has not had outpatient surgery before. b. The patient is planning to drive home after surgery. c. The patients insurance does not cover outpatient surgery. d. The patient had a glass of water a few hours before arriving.