266 WEEK 10 SHADOWHEALTH
PERIOPERATIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Patient Check-In - ANS Ask about chief complaint
Ask about patient status
Ask about patient comfort
Ask about current needs (thirsty)
Provide empathy statement - ANS Model Statement: "I understand that you are feeling
thirsty, and that you would like me to bring you a drink. While it is normal to feel thirst even
though your hydration is maintained by IV fluids, it is important to remain NPO before your
surgery. I want to assure you that your hydration level will continue to be monitored, and that I
will bring you water as soon as you are cleared to resume eating and drinking."
Personal Health - ANS Ask about elimination
Ask about pain level
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, Ask about coping with body changes
Ask about cultural or spiritual needs
Provide Empathy Statements (2) - ANS 1. Computer response: "I am sorry to hear that you're
experiencing pain at the site of the wound. It is normal for a wound of this kind to cause some
discomfort, but we want to ensure you are as comfortable as possible as you are prepared for
surgery. While you are waiting, we will continue to monitor you for changes in condition and to
see if you need anything. Please let us know if your pain changes."
1. Model Statement: "It is certainly understandable that these changes are devastating and
upsetting, and that coping with such a major life change is overwhelming. Remember that a
surgery of this kind causes psychological trauma as well as physical trauma, and it is important
to ensure that both are treated. I am available to offer any resources that will contribute to your
mental and physical health. I will also work with you to develop a treatment plan that will
maximize both your mental health and physical healing after your discharge from the hospital."
Past Medical Hx - ANS ask about allergies
ask about existing health conditions
ask about diabetes type
Social Hx - ANS ask about support system
ask about living situation
ask about tobacco use
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PERIOPERATIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Patient Check-In - ANS Ask about chief complaint
Ask about patient status
Ask about patient comfort
Ask about current needs (thirsty)
Provide empathy statement - ANS Model Statement: "I understand that you are feeling
thirsty, and that you would like me to bring you a drink. While it is normal to feel thirst even
though your hydration is maintained by IV fluids, it is important to remain NPO before your
surgery. I want to assure you that your hydration level will continue to be monitored, and that I
will bring you water as soon as you are cleared to resume eating and drinking."
Personal Health - ANS Ask about elimination
Ask about pain level
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Ask about coping with body changes
Ask about cultural or spiritual needs
Provide Empathy Statements (2) - ANS 1. Computer response: "I am sorry to hear that you're
experiencing pain at the site of the wound. It is normal for a wound of this kind to cause some
discomfort, but we want to ensure you are as comfortable as possible as you are prepared for
surgery. While you are waiting, we will continue to monitor you for changes in condition and to
see if you need anything. Please let us know if your pain changes."
1. Model Statement: "It is certainly understandable that these changes are devastating and
upsetting, and that coping with such a major life change is overwhelming. Remember that a
surgery of this kind causes psychological trauma as well as physical trauma, and it is important
to ensure that both are treated. I am available to offer any resources that will contribute to your
mental and physical health. I will also work with you to develop a treatment plan that will
maximize both your mental health and physical healing after your discharge from the hospital."
Past Medical Hx - ANS ask about allergies
ask about existing health conditions
ask about diabetes type
Social Hx - ANS ask about support system
ask about living situation
ask about tobacco use
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