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What is a major consideration when managing cardiovascular disease in the surgical setting?
What is a major consideration when managing cardiovascular disease in the surgical setting?
- Stopping all medications preoperatively
- Requiring patients to fast before surgery
- Avoiding all forms of stress preoperatively
- Optimizing blood pressure before surgery (correct)
Which condition is NOT a risk factor for increased surgical complications?
Which condition is NOT a risk factor for increased surgical complications?
- Diabetes
- Healthy cardiovascular function (correct)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Hypertension
Which preoperative management is most critical for a patient with diabetes?
Which preoperative management is most critical for a patient with diabetes?
- Instructing to eat a large meal before surgery
- Avoiding any form of exercise prior to surgery
- Discontinuing all diabetic medications
- Adjusting insulin and monitoring glucose levels (correct)
What effect does respiratory disease have on surgical risks?
What effect does respiratory disease have on surgical risks?
What is a common postoperative complication for diabetic patients?
What is a common postoperative complication for diabetic patients?
Which of the following is an important strategy for managing heart failure in the surgical context?
Which of the following is an important strategy for managing heart failure in the surgical context?
How does chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect surgical patients?
How does chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect surgical patients?
What is one of the key factors to monitor for diabetic patients during surgery?
What is one of the key factors to monitor for diabetic patients during surgery?
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-blockers in the preoperative period?
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-blockers in the preoperative period?
Why is it important to continue beta-blockers in patients with a history of myocardial infarction during the perioperative phase?
Why is it important to continue beta-blockers in patients with a history of myocardial infarction during the perioperative phase?
What is a common nursing consideration when administering anticoagulants prior to surgery?
What is a common nursing consideration when administering anticoagulants prior to surgery?
When should warfarin typically be discontinued before surgery?
When should warfarin typically be discontinued before surgery?
What is a primary indication for using insulin in the preoperative setting for diabetic patients?
What is a primary indication for using insulin in the preoperative setting for diabetic patients?
What kind of monitoring is essential when administering insulin to a patient preoperatively?
What kind of monitoring is essential when administering insulin to a patient preoperatively?
Which of the following represents a common anticoagulant that may be used in the preoperative phase?
Which of the following represents a common anticoagulant that may be used in the preoperative phase?
What is a critical nursing consideration when using beta-blockers in the preoperative period?
What is a critical nursing consideration when using beta-blockers in the preoperative period?
What is the primary mechanism of action for Cefazolin?
What is the primary mechanism of action for Cefazolin?
When should antibiotics be administered preoperatively for prophylaxis?
When should antibiotics be administered preoperatively for prophylaxis?
Which sedative is most commonly used for preoperative anxiety reduction?
Which sedative is most commonly used for preoperative anxiety reduction?
What is a critical nursing consideration when administering Lorazepam?
What is a critical nursing consideration when administering Lorazepam?
Which medication is preferred for its efficacy and lower side effect profile in preventing nausea?
Which medication is preferred for its efficacy and lower side effect profile in preventing nausea?
What is the reversal agent that should be available when using benzodiazepines?
What is the reversal agent that should be available when using benzodiazepines?
Which of the following antibiotics is used specifically for MRSA coverage?
Which of the following antibiotics is used specifically for MRSA coverage?
What side effect should be monitored for when administering Metoclopramide?
What side effect should be monitored for when administering Metoclopramide?
What preoperative intervention is essential for a patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
What preoperative intervention is essential for a patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Which of the following actions is NOT a part of health teaching in the preoperative phase?
Which of the following actions is NOT a part of health teaching in the preoperative phase?
What is a priority assessment performed preoperatively to evaluate a patient's blood status?
What is a priority assessment performed preoperatively to evaluate a patient's blood status?
Which statement best describes a common psychological concern for preoperative patients?
Which statement best describes a common psychological concern for preoperative patients?
What should be ensured regarding the surgical consent form?
What should be ensured regarding the surgical consent form?
To minimize a patient's anxiety, which action is NOT recommended?
To minimize a patient's anxiety, which action is NOT recommended?
Which laboratory test is specifically recommended for female patients in the preoperative phase?
Which laboratory test is specifically recommended for female patients in the preoperative phase?
What aspect of airway management is critical for patients undergoing anesthesia?
What aspect of airway management is critical for patients undergoing anesthesia?
During preoperative patient preparation, what should be applied if indicated?
During preoperative patient preparation, what should be applied if indicated?
Which of the following should NOT be part of preoperative patient documentation?
Which of the following should NOT be part of preoperative patient documentation?
What is the primary purpose of Naloxone?
What is the primary purpose of Naloxone?
Flumazenil is contraindicated in which condition?
Flumazenil is contraindicated in which condition?
Which statement best describes the mechanism of action of reversal agents?
Which statement best describes the mechanism of action of reversal agents?
What is an important nursing consideration when administering Naloxone?
What is an important nursing consideration when administering Naloxone?
Who is responsible for managing anesthesia and monitoring vital signs during surgery?
Who is responsible for managing anesthesia and monitoring vital signs during surgery?
What is a crucial role of the circulating nurse?
What is a crucial role of the circulating nurse?
Which intervention is NOT typically associated with the preoperative phase?
Which intervention is NOT typically associated with the preoperative phase?
What is a key expected outcome of effective preoperative teaching?
What is a key expected outcome of effective preoperative teaching?
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