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PERIOPERATIVE NCLEX EXAM ACCURATE QUIZZES
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (16)
>> A 26-year old client comes into the clinic prior to a tonsillectomy. Which action is priority
during this phase of surgery?
a. Intraoperative consent signed
b. Intraoperative medication
c. Preoperative assessment
d. Postoperative assessment
- correct answer- c. Preoperative assessment
The client is in the preoperative phase of surgery and must be assessed and prepared for
surgery. The client may have labs drawn, medication administered, and consent forms signed.
The intraoperative phase is the actual surgery; the client is anesthetized, prepped, draped, and
surgery performed. The postoperative phase is the recovery phase of surgery where the client
continues to recover until maximum health is achieved.
>> A 76-year old client is to undergo a hernia repair. The nurse knows that in order to aid in
the healing process, the perioperative nurse must assist the client with which concept during
what surgical phase?
a. Perfusion therapy during the intraoperative phase
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b. Wound healing during the postoperative phase
c. Wound healing during the preoperative and intraoperative phase
d. Infection during the postoperative phase
- correct answer- c. Wound healing during the preoperative and intraoperative phase
Inadequate control of stress and coping mechanisms can prolong the perioperative healing
process and a client's prognosis. Perioperative care includes assessing client stress and coping
mechanisms during the preoperative phase and reassessing following the procedure.
Postoperative infections may occur as a result of improper wound care or hospital acquired
infections may occur as a result of infection control protocols not being followed. Adequate
perfusion enhances wound healing and perioperative recovery. Nurses providing intraoperative
and postoperative care must follow infection protocols.
>> A 65-year old client is having neck surgery. Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse include
for this client?
a. Risk for burns
b. Risk for fluid volume: Deficient
c. Ineffective pain control
d. Risk for fluid volume: Excess
- correct answer- b. Risk for fluid volume: Deficient
PERIOPERATIVE NCLEX EXAM ACCURATE QUIZZES
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (16)
>> A 26-year old client comes into the clinic prior to a tonsillectomy. Which action is priority
during this phase of surgery?
a. Intraoperative consent signed
b. Intraoperative medication
c. Preoperative assessment
d. Postoperative assessment
- correct answer- c. Preoperative assessment
The client is in the preoperative phase of surgery and must be assessed and prepared for
surgery. The client may have labs drawn, medication administered, and consent forms signed.
The intraoperative phase is the actual surgery; the client is anesthetized, prepped, draped, and
surgery performed. The postoperative phase is the recovery phase of surgery where the client
continues to recover until maximum health is achieved.
>> A 76-year old client is to undergo a hernia repair. The nurse knows that in order to aid in
the healing process, the perioperative nurse must assist the client with which concept during
what surgical phase?
a. Perfusion therapy during the intraoperative phase
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b. Wound healing during the postoperative phase
c. Wound healing during the preoperative and intraoperative phase
d. Infection during the postoperative phase
- correct answer- c. Wound healing during the preoperative and intraoperative phase
Inadequate control of stress and coping mechanisms can prolong the perioperative healing
process and a client's prognosis. Perioperative care includes assessing client stress and coping
mechanisms during the preoperative phase and reassessing following the procedure.
Postoperative infections may occur as a result of improper wound care or hospital acquired
infections may occur as a result of infection control protocols not being followed. Adequate
perfusion enhances wound healing and perioperative recovery. Nurses providing intraoperative
and postoperative care must follow infection protocols.
>> A 65-year old client is having neck surgery. Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse include
for this client?
a. Risk for burns
b. Risk for fluid volume: Deficient
c. Ineffective pain control
d. Risk for fluid volume: Excess
- correct answer- b. Risk for fluid volume: Deficient
