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Perioperative Care Fundamentals Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The use of herbal medicines should be discontinued...
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herbal medicines should stop at least 2 weeks before surgery due to potential interactions (e.g., bleeding, sedation). Shorter 7-10 days , 2 days risks effects; 30 days is excessive. The rationale highlights pharmacology: herbs like ginkgo (bleeding) or St. John's wort (drug metabolism) need 14 days to clear, per anesthesia guidelines. Nursing assesses usage, educating on risks, ensuring safe anesthesia and hemostasis, contrasting with inadequate or overly long cessation.
Question 2 of 5
Under what circumstance is it permissible to remove the rubber stopper from medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It's never okay,' as removing the stopper risks contamination unlike 'gloves/clamp' (A), 'not pushing' (B), or 'alcohol' (C), all insufficient. In nursing, sterility is absolute; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, upholding aseptic technique.
Question 3 of 5
In anticipation of a patient's scheduled surgery, the nurse is teaching her to perform deep breathing and coughing to use postoperatively. What action should the nurse teach the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct technique involves the patient in a sitting position taking a deep, slow breath in through the mouth, exhaling through the mouth, then taking a short breath and coughing from deep in the lungs. This promotes lung expansion and clears secretions post-surgery. Choice A's frequency is excessive, B's forceful exhale is incorrect, and D lacks coughing, missing the goal of secretion clearance. Per preoperative teaching, this method reduces risks like atelectasis, aligning with respiratory care standards.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse admitting a patient who is insulin dependent to the same-day surgical suite for carpal tunnel surgery. How should this patient's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes affect the care that the nurse plans?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes requires vigilant glucose monitoring to prevent hypo- or hyperglycemia during surgery. Dextrose bolus risks hyperglycemia; prolonged NPO isn't specific to diabetes; insulin infusion isn't routine for same-day surgery. Glycemic control is critical in preoperative planning.
Question 5 of 5
The admitting nurse in a short-stay surgical unit is responsible for numerous aspects of care. What must the nurse verify before the patient is taken to the preoperative holding area?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse verifies preoperative teaching to ensure patient readiness, per unit protocol. Family awareness of duration or discharge timing is secondary; assuming no home care is premature. Teaching confirmation is critical pre-transfer.