ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 33 : Care of the Surgical Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
For which of the following patients would it be appropriate to schedule his or her surgery in a surgery center as opposed to a hospital setting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A breast biopsy is a minor procedure suitable for a surgery center, especially for a patient with stable conditions.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following pieces of medical history would be pertinent regarding a patient being assessed to undergo a major abdominal surgery?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Seizures and cardiac medications are critical to assess for surgical risks, such as anesthesia complications or cardiac stress.
Question 3 of 5
A male patient about to be scheduled for a major surgery tells the physician that he has been diagnosed with some kind of serious problem of his liver but can't remember the name of the disorder. About which of the following might the physician be concerned as a direct result of the patient's statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Liver dysfunction can impair clotting factor production, increasing bleeding risk during surgery.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following tests are performed on most surgical patients preop?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ECG, CBC, and urinalysis are standard preoperative tests to assess cardiac, hematologic, and renal function.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following types of information should you teach preop patients?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Teaching preoperative preparation, OR expectations, and complication prevention empowers patients and enhances recovery.