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Perioperative Nursing and
Nutrition Exam Study
Guide and Practice
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What is perioperative nursing? The care of patients before, during, and after
surgery.


What are the three phases of Pre-operative, Intra-operative, and Post-
perioperative nursing? operative.



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What does the suffix '-ectomy' Excision of.
mean?


What does the suffix '-orrhaphy' Repair or suture of.
indicate?


What is the difference between Elective surgeries are preplanned, while
elective and emergency surgeries? emergency surgeries are done immediately to
preserve life.


What factors are considered in the Body system, purpose, degree of urgency, and
classification of surgeries? degree of risk.




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What is a major goal of To establish baseline data and identify risk factors.
preoperative nursing care?


What types of assessments are Health history, psychosocial assessment, and
included in preoperative nursing? physical assessment.


What is the purpose of a Complete To assess overall health and detect any potential
Blood Count (CBC) in preoperative issues before surgery.
care?




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