sherpath: pre op quiz

arthroscopy

which procedure is an example of a minimally invasive surgery (MIS)? partial mastectomy radical prostatectomy arthroscopy mitral valve replacement

the court

a patient is scheduled for abdominal surgery, but the patient is unable to give consent and has no family. who can appoint a legal guardian for the patient? the court a friend an attorney the health care provider

palliative

which category of surgery is an ileostomy creation? cosmetic curative diagnostic palliative

blood from patient before surgery

which definition of autologous blood is accurate? a "bloodless surgery" blood from a universal blood donor blood from the patient before surgery blood donated by patients family member

scanty

which descriptor of urination is associated with the term oliguria? scanty painful bloody frequent

it reduces the potential for infection

which explanation supports the use of electric clippers and depilatories to remove hair at the surgical site? it is the easiest method it helps with wound healing it reduces the potential for infection it is a less time-consuming method

to deliver general anesthetic

which explanation would the nurse review with the patient before an operation as the primary need for vascular access? to hydrate the patient to reduce the chance of infection to deliver a general anesthetic to warm the patient

they remove fluid from the surgical site

which explanation would the nurse review with the patient before an operation regarding the placement of drains? they deliver medications during surgery they reduce the chance of infection they deliver a general anesthetic they remove fluid from the surgical site

diabetes cardiac disease antihypertensive drugs age older than 65 years

which factor may increase the risk for surgical or postoperative complications? select all that apply diabetes cardiac disease marital status antihypertensive drugs age older than 65 years

shellfish

which food is contraindicated in patients with povidone-iodine allergy? egg peanuts shellfish soy products

the reason for and nature of the surgery the risks associated with the use of anesthesia the available options and their possible risks the risks associated with the surgical procedure and its potential outcomes

which information must be provided to the patient when obtaining informed consent for surgery? select all that apply the reason for and nature of the surgery the identities of nursing staff that may assist in surgery the risks associated with the use of anesthesia the available options and their possible risks the risks associated with the surgical procedure and its potential outcomes

instructing the patient to avoid visiting friends 24 hrs before surgery

which intervention in the plan of care for a preoperative patient who is experiencing anxiety needs revision? urging the patient to continue using methods of relaxation delegating to the nursing assistive personnel the task of providing a back rub using an honest and open approach for free expression of feelings instructing the patient to avoid visiting friends 24 hrs before surgery

total knee replacement

which is an example of an elective surgery? appendectomy acute cholecystitis intestinal obstruction total knee replacement

matching tag

which item is provided by the blood collection center to the patient after autologous blood donation? money medicine matching tag vitamin preparations

urinalysis electrolyte levels hemoglobin level blood type and screen

which laboratory and/or diagnostic test is routinely carried out before any surgery is performed? select all that apply urinalysis electrolyte levels hemoglobin level MRI examination blood type and screen

leg length

which measurement is essential when determining antiembolic stocking size for a patient? leg length foot length height weight

pulmonary complications

which occurrence is likely to develop in the patient whose preoperative chest x-ray is abnormal if the surgery were to proceed? infection malnutrition allergic reaction pulmonary complications

povidone-iodine

which other substance may a patient be allergic to in conjunction with a shellfish allergy? latex morphine folic acid povidone-iodine

it protects the patient from unwanted procedures

which purpose of having a patient sign an informed consent form before surgery is accurate? it contains information about the surgeon it protects the patient from unwanted procedures it informs the patient of side effects of preoperative medications it provides detail about the anesthetic to be administered

"what medications are you currently taking?"

which question would the nurse ask the patient when completing the preoperative assessment? "what is your weight?" "what is your occupation?" "what type of insurance do you have?" "what medications are you currently taking?"

patient self-determination (PSDA)

which regulation or act gives patients the right to a living will and/or durable power of attorney? affordable care act patient self-determination act (PSDA) americans with disabilities act needlestick safety and prevention act

ileostomy creation

which surgery is an example of a surgical procedure performed to relieve the symptoms of a disease? revision of scars cholecystectomy ileostomy creation total joint replacement

appendectomy

which surgical procedure is categorized under curative surgery? ileostomy creation rhinoplasty joint arthroscopy appendectomy

anger crying urinary frequency

which symptom might the nurse observe in a preoperative patient with anxiety? select all that apply anger crying constipation decreased pulse urinary frequency

splinting pain management incentive spirometry lower extremity exercises

which topic is included in preoperative patient teaching? select all that apply splinting incisional care pain management incentive spirometry lower extremity exercises