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WEEK 3 JEOPARDY: PERI-OP BASIC EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (25)
>> A client is scheduled for an invasive procedure. What priority documentation is needed
regarding the procedure?
A.A health history obtained by the primary physician
B.A signed consent form from the client
C.The medication reconciliation form
D.Prescriptions for postoperative medications
- correct answer- B.A signed consent form from the client
>> The nurse is completing a preoperative assessment. The nurse notices the client is tearful
and constantly wringing their hands. The client states, "I'm really nervous about this surgery. Do
you think it will be ok?" What is the nurse's best response?
A."You have nothing to worry about; you have the best surgical team."
B."No one has ever died from the procedure you are having."
C."What family support do you have after the surgery?"
D."What are your concerns?"
- correct answer- D."What are your concerns?"
>> The nurse is educating a client scheduled for elective surgery. The client currently takes
aspirin daily. What education should the nurse provide with regard to this medication?
A.Continue to take the aspirin as ordered.
B.Take half doses of the aspirin until 1 week after surgery.
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C.Aspirin should be increased until 3 days before surgery, then it should be discontinued until 3
days after surgery.
D.Stop taking the aspirin 7 days before the surgery, unless otherwise directed by your physician.
- correct answer- D.Stop taking the aspirin 7 days before the surgery, unless otherwise directed by
your physician.
(Jeopardy says C, but that's not right: increasing aspirin dosage close to the surgery date and
then discontinuing it shortly before surgery is not a safe or effective strategy due to the
persistent effects of aspirin on platelet function and the increased risk of bleeding.)
>> The patient asks the nurse why food is withheld before surgery. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A."Aspiration is a concern and can be a complication if food or fluid is taken close to the surgery
time."
B."Distention is a severe complication if food or fluid is taken close to the surgery time."
C."Infection may occur if food or fluid is taken prior to surgery."
D."Obstruction will occur if food or fluid is taken prior to surgery."
- correct answer- A."Aspiration is a concern and can be a complication if food or fluid is taken close
to the surgery time."
>> A nurse is witnessing a client sign the consent form for surgery. After signing the consent
form, the client starts asking questions regarding the risks and benefits of a surgical procedure.
What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.Answer the client's questions.
B.Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.
C.Place the consent form in the client's medical record.
D.Notify the nurse manager of the client's questions.
- correct answer- B.Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.
WEEK 3 JEOPARDY: PERI-OP BASIC EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (25)
>> A client is scheduled for an invasive procedure. What priority documentation is needed
regarding the procedure?
A.A health history obtained by the primary physician
B.A signed consent form from the client
C.The medication reconciliation form
D.Prescriptions for postoperative medications
- correct answer- B.A signed consent form from the client
>> The nurse is completing a preoperative assessment. The nurse notices the client is tearful
and constantly wringing their hands. The client states, "I'm really nervous about this surgery. Do
you think it will be ok?" What is the nurse's best response?
A."You have nothing to worry about; you have the best surgical team."
B."No one has ever died from the procedure you are having."
C."What family support do you have after the surgery?"
D."What are your concerns?"
- correct answer- D."What are your concerns?"
>> The nurse is educating a client scheduled for elective surgery. The client currently takes
aspirin daily. What education should the nurse provide with regard to this medication?
A.Continue to take the aspirin as ordered.
B.Take half doses of the aspirin until 1 week after surgery.
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C.Aspirin should be increased until 3 days before surgery, then it should be discontinued until 3
days after surgery.
D.Stop taking the aspirin 7 days before the surgery, unless otherwise directed by your physician.
- correct answer- D.Stop taking the aspirin 7 days before the surgery, unless otherwise directed by
your physician.
(Jeopardy says C, but that's not right: increasing aspirin dosage close to the surgery date and
then discontinuing it shortly before surgery is not a safe or effective strategy due to the
persistent effects of aspirin on platelet function and the increased risk of bleeding.)
>> The patient asks the nurse why food is withheld before surgery. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A."Aspiration is a concern and can be a complication if food or fluid is taken close to the surgery
time."
B."Distention is a severe complication if food or fluid is taken close to the surgery time."
C."Infection may occur if food or fluid is taken prior to surgery."
D."Obstruction will occur if food or fluid is taken prior to surgery."
- correct answer- A."Aspiration is a concern and can be a complication if food or fluid is taken close
to the surgery time."
>> A nurse is witnessing a client sign the consent form for surgery. After signing the consent
form, the client starts asking questions regarding the risks and benefits of a surgical procedure.
What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.Answer the client's questions.
B.Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.
C.Place the consent form in the client's medical record.
D.Notify the nurse manager of the client's questions.
- correct answer- B.Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.
