10 Questions
What information should be obtained when assessing the medication history?
Time and date of the last dose of medication
Which action is important in maintaining a client's medication history?
Administering medications according to orders
Why is assessing a client's history of drug/alcohol use important?
To ascertain any history of drugs/alcohol use and when they were last used
What is the purpose of making the patient NPO for six to eight hours?
To prevent aspiration during anesthesia
Why might clients over 50 years require a baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) as part of pre-operative care?
To establish a baseline for comparison with post-operative ECG
What is the purpose of auscultating the lungs bilaterally front and back during pre-operative care?
To detect any signs of pneumonia or respiratory infections
Why is it important to complete the preoperative checklist, including history and physical assessment, as part of pre-operative care?
To identify any potential risks or complications related to the surgery
Why is it important for the nurse to assess the client's use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs during the perioperative nursing history?
Because these substances have surgical implications
Why is it crucial for the nurse to document any allergies to iodine during the assessment?
To prevent allergic reactions during surgery preparation
Why does the nurse need to assess what medications the client has been taking during the nursing history?
To identify any potential drug interactions with anesthesia and surgery
This quiz covers the perioperative nursing history and medication assessment, focusing on factors that can increase a client’s risk or influence surgical outcomes. It includes assessing the client's medications, use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, and their potential surgical implications.
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