Perioperative Care Nclex Questions -
Med Surg Final Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which assessment finding must be reported immediately before surgery?
A. Mild anxiety
✔✔B. Known latex allergy
C. Normal vital signs
D. Fasting for 6 hours
Which nursing action best reduces anxiety in the preoperative patient?
✔✔A. Explaining the procedure in simple terms
B. Avoiding discussion of surgery
C. Restricting family visits
D. Delaying patient questions
Which item is most important to verify before administering preoperative medication?
A. Height
✔✔B. Patient identity
C. Room number
D. Diagnosis
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,Which patient is at highest risk for aspiration during surgery?
A. Healthy adult
✔✔B. Patient with bowel obstruction
C. Patient with fracture
D. Young athlete
Which position is commonly used for rectal or spinal surgery?
A. Supine
✔✔B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Lithotomy
Which nursing action maintains sterility in the operating room?
A. Turning on lights
✔✔B. Keeping hands above waist level
C. Adjusting IV pump
D. Answering phone calls
Which assessment best confirms adequate oxygenation during surgery?
A. Blood pressure
B. Temperature
✔✔C. Oxygen saturation
D. Urine colour
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, Which complication is most associated with prolonged surgery time?
A. Hypertension
✔✔B. Hypothermia
C. Hyperglycaemia
D. Dehydration
Which intervention helps prevent pressure injuries intraoperatively?
A. Tight restraints
✔✔B. Adequate padding
C. Trendelenburg position
D. Fluid restriction
Which finding suggests malignant hyperthermia?
A. Decreased heart rate
✔✔B. Muscle rigidity
C. Low temperature
D. Shallow breathing
Which medication is commonly used to reverse opioid effects?
✔✔A. Naloxone
B. Morphine
C. Midazolam
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Med Surg Final Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which assessment finding must be reported immediately before surgery?
A. Mild anxiety
✔✔B. Known latex allergy
C. Normal vital signs
D. Fasting for 6 hours
Which nursing action best reduces anxiety in the preoperative patient?
✔✔A. Explaining the procedure in simple terms
B. Avoiding discussion of surgery
C. Restricting family visits
D. Delaying patient questions
Which item is most important to verify before administering preoperative medication?
A. Height
✔✔B. Patient identity
C. Room number
D. Diagnosis
1
,Which patient is at highest risk for aspiration during surgery?
A. Healthy adult
✔✔B. Patient with bowel obstruction
C. Patient with fracture
D. Young athlete
Which position is commonly used for rectal or spinal surgery?
A. Supine
✔✔B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Lithotomy
Which nursing action maintains sterility in the operating room?
A. Turning on lights
✔✔B. Keeping hands above waist level
C. Adjusting IV pump
D. Answering phone calls
Which assessment best confirms adequate oxygenation during surgery?
A. Blood pressure
B. Temperature
✔✔C. Oxygen saturation
D. Urine colour
2
, Which complication is most associated with prolonged surgery time?
A. Hypertension
✔✔B. Hypothermia
C. Hyperglycaemia
D. Dehydration
Which intervention helps prevent pressure injuries intraoperatively?
A. Tight restraints
✔✔B. Adequate padding
C. Trendelenburg position
D. Fluid restriction
Which finding suggests malignant hyperthermia?
A. Decreased heart rate
✔✔B. Muscle rigidity
C. Low temperature
D. Shallow breathing
Which medication is commonly used to reverse opioid effects?
✔✔A. Naloxone
B. Morphine
C. Midazolam
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