When preparing a patient for surgery, the nurse's role includes:

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Question 1 of 5

When preparing a patient for surgery, the nurse's role includes:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fasting and scrub prep prevent complications. Feeding (A), no teaching (C), or high meds (D) risks harm.

Question 2 of 5

What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient experiencing a fever?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tepid sponging and fluids cool and hydrate. Cold-only (A), blankets (C), or warmth (D) worsens fever.

Question 3 of 5

In basic nursing, the term 'asepsis' refers to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Asepsis means no pathogens. Total destruction (A), growth (C), or non-sterile (D) misdefines it.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is performing mouth care for an unconscious patient. To prevent aspiration, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Side-lying prevents aspiration. Toothbrushes (A), no suction (C), or excess water (D) risks choking.

Question 5 of 5

The best way to check the placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube before feeding is to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Aspirating and pH testing confirm gastric placement. BP (A), listening (C), or water (D) isn’t reliable.

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