PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Which region of the patient’s abdomen is traditionally used to establish pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery? A. Periumbilical B. Supraumbilical C. Subumbilical D. Umbilical Correct Answer A. Periumbilical In addition to hyponatremia, which of the following conditions can be a result of improper fluid management? a. Hypertension b. Hypervolemia c. Hypotension d. Hyperkalemia Correct Answer B. Hypervolemia Administering medications is a critical nursing activity. Which of the following is incorrect? A. Medications in unlabeled containers must be discarded B. Increased hands-off of medications within the OR/procedure room increases the chance of errors C. Documenting medication administration reduces the chance of errors D. All are correct Correct Answer D. All are correct In what areas would you most likely find a paranesthesia nurse? Select all that apply A. Extended care unit B. Post-anesthesia care unit C. Preadmission testing unit D. Prenatal care unit E. Preoperative holding F. Trauma rehabilitation center Correct Answer A. Extended care unit B. Post-anesthesia care unit C. Preadmission testing unit E. Preoperative holding During admission of a patient to phase 1 of post anesthesia care, the paranesthesia nurse is responsible for: Select all that apply A. Assessing the patients level of consciousness B. Assessing the patients pain level C. Assessing the patient’s x-rays D. Maintaining a patent airway E. Monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation Correct Answer A. Assessing the patients level of consciousness B. Assessing the patients pain level D. Maintaining a patent airway