NS 660 Exam 3 Review 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A 68-year-old male scheduled for hernia repair at an ambulatory surgical center expresses
concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after
the surgery. The best response by the nurse is:
A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
B. "I'm sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery. It is a simple procedure."
C. "We will teach you everything you need to know to be able to care for yourself after
surgery."
D. "Your health insurance will pay for inpatient care only if complications develop during
surgery." - ANS A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
You are preparing a patient for surgery and have asked her to verify her information on her
patient identification band. She tells you that the birth date is incorrect on her identification
band. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is which of the following?
A. Cross out the birth date and put the correct one in its place with the nurse's initials.
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B. Ask the family members to validate the patient's birth date.
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, C. Call the surgeon's office to validate the birth date.
D. Ask the admissions office to please send a corrected identification band. - ANS D. Ask the
admissions office to please send a corrected identification band.
The nurse should report the following findings from a patient's history as an increased risk for
DVTs postoperatively. Select all that apply.
A. History of smoking
B. Age
C. History of DVTs with previous pregnancy
D. Borderline hypertension
E. Allergies - ANS A. Hx smoking
C. Hx DVTs with previous pregnancy
D. Borderline HTN
During admission of the patient to the holding area or operating room before surgery, the
perioperative nurse must:
A. Assess the patient's understanding of the risks of surgery.
B. Ensure the patient's identity with a formal identification process.
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AND ANSWERS
A 68-year-old male scheduled for hernia repair at an ambulatory surgical center expresses
concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after
the surgery. The best response by the nurse is:
A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
B. "I'm sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery. It is a simple procedure."
C. "We will teach you everything you need to know to be able to care for yourself after
surgery."
D. "Your health insurance will pay for inpatient care only if complications develop during
surgery." - ANS A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
You are preparing a patient for surgery and have asked her to verify her information on her
patient identification band. She tells you that the birth date is incorrect on her identification
band. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is which of the following?
A. Cross out the birth date and put the correct one in its place with the nurse's initials.
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B. Ask the family members to validate the patient's birth date.
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, C. Call the surgeon's office to validate the birth date.
D. Ask the admissions office to please send a corrected identification band. - ANS D. Ask the
admissions office to please send a corrected identification band.
The nurse should report the following findings from a patient's history as an increased risk for
DVTs postoperatively. Select all that apply.
A. History of smoking
B. Age
C. History of DVTs with previous pregnancy
D. Borderline hypertension
E. Allergies - ANS A. Hx smoking
C. Hx DVTs with previous pregnancy
D. Borderline HTN
During admission of the patient to the holding area or operating room before surgery, the
perioperative nurse must:
A. Assess the patient's understanding of the risks of surgery.
B. Ensure the patient's identity with a formal identification process.
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