Perioperative Nursing Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Perioperative Nursing Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which action best defines the role of a perioperative nurse during the **preoperative phase**? A. Monitoring recovery from anaesthesia B. Assisting with surgical wound closure C. Verifying patient identity, consent, and readiness for surgery D. Cleaning instruments after surgery What is the main purpose of the **surgical safety checklist**? A. To reduce theatre costs B. To improve communication and prevent errors C. To train new staff D. To document patient discharge Which item is MOST important for maintaining a sterile field? A. Keeping sterile items above waist level B. Turning your back briefly C. Wearing non-sterile gloves D. Allowing air circulation over the field What is the primary responsibility of the **scrub nurse**? 2 A. Managing patient records B. Maintaining sterility and passing instruments C. Transporting patients D. Administering IV fluids Which patient position is commonly used for abdominal surgery? A. Prone B. Supine C. Lithotomy D. Trendelenburg only Why is skin preparation performed before surgery? A. To improve circulation B. To reduce microorganisms and prevent infection C. To relax the patient D. To cool the skin Which factor MOST increases the risk of surgical site infection? A. Poor aseptic technique B. Short operation time C. Use of sterile gloves D. Proper hand hygiene 3 What is the main function of surgical drapes? A. To keep the patient warm B. To create a sterile operative field C. To absorb blood only D. To cover surgical lights Which phase of perioperative care focuses on recovery? A. Preoperative B. Intraoperative C. Postoperative D. Pre-admission What is the priority assessment immediately after surgery? A. Airway and breathing B. Nutritional status C. Bowel sounds D. Skin colour only Which instrument is used primarily for cutting tissue? A. Scalpel B. Forceps C. Retractor D. Needle holder 4 Why are counts of sponges and instruments performed? A. To save costs B. To prevent retained surgical items C. To train students D. To speed up surgery Which nurse advocates for the patient during