PREOPERATIVE PHASE OF SURGERY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST
RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Which nursing diagnosis will the preoperative nurse individualize for a patient with a
coagulation disorder who is scheduled for surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS risk for
bleeding
Which nursing diagnosis will the preoperative nurse select for a patient whose surgery was
delayed for six hours? - CORRECT ANSWERS Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit
Which nursing diagnosis will the preoperative nurse select for a patient requesting information
about preventing skin cancer after surgery to remove a skin lesion? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge
Which goal is measurable for the nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge about surgical
procedure related to lack of previous experience? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patient will
verbalize understanding of the surgical procedure.
Which data supports the achievement of the preoperative goal, "Patient will exhibit vital signs
within normal limits during the preoperative period"? - CORRECT ANSWERS HR 72
bpm; BP 110/70 mm Hg
A patient has the goal of, "Patient will verbalize understanding of scheduled surgical
procedure." Which nursing diagnosis does this goal address? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Deficient Knowledge
Which person will the preoperative nurse collaborate with when a patient has a concern about
postoperative ambulatory care? - CORRECT ANSWERS PACU nurse
Which actions will the preoperative nurse perform when a patient is scheduled for admission to
the nursing unit following surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Verify patient information in
electronic record
, PREOPERATIVE PHASE OF SURGERY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST
RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
-Confirm arrangements were made with dietary services
Which patient teaching does the preoperative nurse complete immediately prior to surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -Preoperative procedures
-Intraoperative routines
-Postoperative expectations
Which topics will the preoperative nurse include in patient teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Deep breathing
-Leg exercises
-Pain management
-Incentive spirometer
Inform patients about eating or remaining NPO before surgery - CORRECT ANSWERS
diet
Teach patients the need to bathe with antimicrobial soap - CORRECT ANSWERS
hygiene
Witness patient signing form following discussion with surgeon - CORRECT ANSWERS
informed consent
Complete the preoperative requirements prior to patient transfer to surgery - CORRECT
ANSWERS pre-op checklist
Which preoperative interventions reduce the risk for surgical infection? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Bathing with antimicrobial soap
AND CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST
RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Which nursing diagnosis will the preoperative nurse individualize for a patient with a
coagulation disorder who is scheduled for surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS risk for
bleeding
Which nursing diagnosis will the preoperative nurse select for a patient whose surgery was
delayed for six hours? - CORRECT ANSWERS Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit
Which nursing diagnosis will the preoperative nurse select for a patient requesting information
about preventing skin cancer after surgery to remove a skin lesion? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge
Which goal is measurable for the nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge about surgical
procedure related to lack of previous experience? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patient will
verbalize understanding of the surgical procedure.
Which data supports the achievement of the preoperative goal, "Patient will exhibit vital signs
within normal limits during the preoperative period"? - CORRECT ANSWERS HR 72
bpm; BP 110/70 mm Hg
A patient has the goal of, "Patient will verbalize understanding of scheduled surgical
procedure." Which nursing diagnosis does this goal address? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Deficient Knowledge
Which person will the preoperative nurse collaborate with when a patient has a concern about
postoperative ambulatory care? - CORRECT ANSWERS PACU nurse
Which actions will the preoperative nurse perform when a patient is scheduled for admission to
the nursing unit following surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Verify patient information in
electronic record
, PREOPERATIVE PHASE OF SURGERY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST
RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
-Confirm arrangements were made with dietary services
Which patient teaching does the preoperative nurse complete immediately prior to surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -Preoperative procedures
-Intraoperative routines
-Postoperative expectations
Which topics will the preoperative nurse include in patient teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Deep breathing
-Leg exercises
-Pain management
-Incentive spirometer
Inform patients about eating or remaining NPO before surgery - CORRECT ANSWERS
diet
Teach patients the need to bathe with antimicrobial soap - CORRECT ANSWERS
hygiene
Witness patient signing form following discussion with surgeon - CORRECT ANSWERS
informed consent
Complete the preoperative requirements prior to patient transfer to surgery - CORRECT
ANSWERS pre-op checklist
Which preoperative interventions reduce the risk for surgical infection? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Bathing with antimicrobial soap
