BSNC 3000 Module 1: Perioperative Environment and
the Psychological Stress Response questions with
verified answers
preoperative phase Ans✔✔-period of time from when the decision for
surgery is made until the patient is transferred to the operating rooms
intraoperative phase Ans✔✔-period of time that begins with the transfer
of the patient to the operating room and continues until the patient is
admitted to the postanesthesia care unit
postoperative phase Ans✔✔-period of time that begins with the
admission of the patient to the PACU and ends after follow up
evaluation in the clinical setting or at home
which of the following are NOT included in a CBC?
-rbc
-blood glucose levels
-hemoglobin
-hematocrit
-blood electrolytes
-WBC count and differential
-platelet count Ans✔✔-blood glucose levels and blood electrolytes
what is the function of hemoglobin? Ans✔✔-hemoglobin binds oxygen
in RBCs for transport throughout the body
, PAC Ans✔✔-preoperative admission clinic
surgical day care Ans✔✔-preoperative surgical unit
LDLs bad or good Ans✔✔-bad
HDLs bad or good Ans✔✔-good
why would you fast before surgery? Ans✔✔-aspiration and reduction of
gastric acidity
how long should you fast from solid foods before surgery? Ans✔✔-6
hours or more before surgery
how long should you not drink clear fluids before surgery Ans✔✔-2
hours before
what are examples of clear fluids Ans✔✔-water, juices without pulp,
coffee, tea, carbohydrate drinks
when you should stop taking meds before surgery Ans✔✔-2 hours
the Psychological Stress Response questions with
verified answers
preoperative phase Ans✔✔-period of time from when the decision for
surgery is made until the patient is transferred to the operating rooms
intraoperative phase Ans✔✔-period of time that begins with the transfer
of the patient to the operating room and continues until the patient is
admitted to the postanesthesia care unit
postoperative phase Ans✔✔-period of time that begins with the
admission of the patient to the PACU and ends after follow up
evaluation in the clinical setting or at home
which of the following are NOT included in a CBC?
-rbc
-blood glucose levels
-hemoglobin
-hematocrit
-blood electrolytes
-WBC count and differential
-platelet count Ans✔✔-blood glucose levels and blood electrolytes
what is the function of hemoglobin? Ans✔✔-hemoglobin binds oxygen
in RBCs for transport throughout the body
, PAC Ans✔✔-preoperative admission clinic
surgical day care Ans✔✔-preoperative surgical unit
LDLs bad or good Ans✔✔-bad
HDLs bad or good Ans✔✔-good
why would you fast before surgery? Ans✔✔-aspiration and reduction of
gastric acidity
how long should you fast from solid foods before surgery? Ans✔✔-6
hours or more before surgery
how long should you not drink clear fluids before surgery Ans✔✔-2
hours before
what are examples of clear fluids Ans✔✔-water, juices without pulp,
coffee, tea, carbohydrate drinks
when you should stop taking meds before surgery Ans✔✔-2 hours
