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

Perioperative NCLEX Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which assessment is most important before administering anaesthesia? A. Height B. Weight C. Allergy history D. Education level Which action best prevents wrong-patient surgery? A. Reviewing lab results B. Verifying patient identity with two identifiers C. Checking vital signs D. Assessing pain level Which item must be removed before surgery to prevent burns? A. Cotton gown B. Hair pins C. Metal jewellery D. Paper ID band Which position is safest during induction of anaesthesia to reduce aspiration risk? 2 A. Prone B. Supine C. Head-up position D. Trendelenburg What is the main goal of preoperative fasting? A. Reduce anxiety B. Prevent aspiration C. Improve comfort D. Control blood sugar Which role maintains the sterile field directly during surgery? A. Circulating nurse B. Scrub nurse C. Recovery nurse D. Charge nurse Which action is part of the surgical time-out? A. Counting instruments B. Confirming procedure and site C. Starting IV fluids D. Positioning the patient 3 Which sign suggests malignant hyperthermia? A. Low heart rate B. Hypotension C. Rapid rise in temperature D. Shallow breathing Why are prophylactic antibiotics given before incision? A. Reduce pain B. Prevent infection C. Control bleeding D. Improve anaesthesia Which position is commonly used for abdominal surgery? A. Supine B. Prone C. Lithotomy D. Fowler’s Which assessment is priority in the PACU? A. Nutrition status B. Urine colour C. Airway patency D. Surgical dressing 4 Which finding requires immediate reporting after surgery? A. Mild nausea B. Drowsiness C. Difficulty breathing D. Dry mouth Why is the surgical site marked preoperatively? A. Cosmetic reasons B. Guide incision depth C. Prevent wrong-site surgery D. Reduce bleeding Which patient has the highest risk of postoperative infection? A. Healthy young adult B. Well-hydrated patient C. Patient with diabetes D. Short procedure patient Which position places the head down and feet up? A. Fowler’s B. Trendelenburg C. Lithotomy 5 D. Prone What is the primary purpose of surgical hand scrubbing? A. Sterilise hands B. Remove visible dirt