PERIOPERATIVE NURSING | SAFETY THROUGH EVERY PHASE
PERIOPERATIVE
NURSING FULL EXAM
100 ORIGINAL QUESTIONS | ANSWERS + RATIONALES
Five sections of 20 | Print-friendly practice exam
PREPARE WITH CARE. PROTECT THE PATIENT. RECOVER SAFELY.
Independent educational practice | Not an official exam
,Exam Instructions
Suggested time: 120 minutes. Select the single best answer. Complete all five sections before reviewing the answer key and
rationales.
Coverage: preoperative assessment, consent, infection prevention, anesthesia and airway, positioning, intraoperative safety, recovery,
wound complications, pain, discharge, and dosage calculations.
This independently written practice resource is educational and is not an official licensing exam or publisher test bank. Follow current orders and
facility protocols.
CONTENTS
Section 1: Questions 1-20
Section 2: Questions 21-40
Section 3: Questions 41-60
Section 4: Questions 61-80
Section 5: Questions 81-100
Answer Key and Rationales: Questions 1-100
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING | FULL PRACTICE EXAM 2
, SECTION 1 | QUESTIONS 1-20
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 1. A client scheduled for surgery says they took an anticoagulant this morning. What
should the nurse do?
A. Document after surgery
B. Notify the surgical team promptly and clarify the plan
C. Proceed without reporting it
D. Tell the client to double the next dose
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 2. A client states they do not understand the planned procedure and consent is
unsigned. What is best?
A. Pause preparation and notify the surgeon to answer questions and obtain informed consent
B. Proceed because the client arrived
C. Ask a family member to sign automatically
D. Explain the procedure beyond nursing scope and sign for the client
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 3. A client reports a latex allergy before surgery. What should the nurse do?
A. Clearly communicate the allergy and ensure latex-safe precautions are planned
B. Wait until a reaction occurs
C. Use latex gloves for skin contact only
D. Remove the allergy label
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 4. A client arrives for surgery without a responsible adult after planned sedation.
What should the nurse do?
A. Ignore it until discharge
B. Notify the team and resolve safe discharge/transport arrangements before proceeding
C. Tell the client to drive carefully
D. Use a taxi without assessing policy
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 5. A client has a new fever and productive cough on the morning of elective surgery.
Best action?
A. Ask the client to cough less
B. Report findings for evaluation before proceeding
C. Hide the symptoms to avoid delay
D. Give an antipyretic and send to the OR
Answer: ______
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING | FULL PRACTICE EXAM 3
PERIOPERATIVE
NURSING FULL EXAM
100 ORIGINAL QUESTIONS | ANSWERS + RATIONALES
Five sections of 20 | Print-friendly practice exam
PREPARE WITH CARE. PROTECT THE PATIENT. RECOVER SAFELY.
Independent educational practice | Not an official exam
,Exam Instructions
Suggested time: 120 minutes. Select the single best answer. Complete all five sections before reviewing the answer key and
rationales.
Coverage: preoperative assessment, consent, infection prevention, anesthesia and airway, positioning, intraoperative safety, recovery,
wound complications, pain, discharge, and dosage calculations.
This independently written practice resource is educational and is not an official licensing exam or publisher test bank. Follow current orders and
facility protocols.
CONTENTS
Section 1: Questions 1-20
Section 2: Questions 21-40
Section 3: Questions 41-60
Section 4: Questions 61-80
Section 5: Questions 81-100
Answer Key and Rationales: Questions 1-100
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING | FULL PRACTICE EXAM 2
, SECTION 1 | QUESTIONS 1-20
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 1. A client scheduled for surgery says they took an anticoagulant this morning. What
should the nurse do?
A. Document after surgery
B. Notify the surgical team promptly and clarify the plan
C. Proceed without reporting it
D. Tell the client to double the next dose
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 2. A client states they do not understand the planned procedure and consent is
unsigned. What is best?
A. Pause preparation and notify the surgeon to answer questions and obtain informed consent
B. Proceed because the client arrived
C. Ask a family member to sign automatically
D. Explain the procedure beyond nursing scope and sign for the client
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 3. A client reports a latex allergy before surgery. What should the nurse do?
A. Clearly communicate the allergy and ensure latex-safe precautions are planned
B. Wait until a reaction occurs
C. Use latex gloves for skin contact only
D. Remove the allergy label
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 4. A client arrives for surgery without a responsible adult after planned sedation.
What should the nurse do?
A. Ignore it until discharge
B. Notify the team and resolve safe discharge/transport arrangements before proceeding
C. Tell the client to drive carefully
D. Use a taxi without assessing policy
Answer: ______
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT 5. A client has a new fever and productive cough on the morning of elective surgery.
Best action?
A. Ask the client to cough less
B. Report findings for evaluation before proceeding
C. Hide the symptoms to avoid delay
D. Give an antipyretic and send to the OR
Answer: ______
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING | FULL PRACTICE EXAM 3
