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Preoperative Care and Surgical Procedures Quiz
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Preoperative Care and Surgical Procedures Quiz

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What is the purpose of the preoperative assessment?

  • To administer emergency procedures and assess emotional state
  • To schedule the surgery and arrange postoperative support
  • To establish baseline data for postoperative teaching
  • To obtain health information and clarify information on the procedure (correct)
  • What is the most important aspect of establishing baseline data during the nursing assessment?

  • Recording the patient's neurological status (correct)
  • Assessing the patient's psychological status
  • Documenting and communicating the patient's preferences
  • Identifying medications and herbs taken by the patient
  • What is one of the goals of the nursing assessment related to the patient's medications and herbs?

  • Administer the necessary preoperative medications
  • Document and communicate the medications and herbs that may affect surgical outcome (correct)
  • Identify the patient's preferred method of pain management
  • Ensure the patient understands the discharge plan
  • What is the primary purpose of helping patients and families know what to expect before elective surgery?

    <p>To reduce preoperative anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for identifying, documenting, and communicating the patient's preferences during the nursing assessment?

    <p>To ensure the patient understands the discharge plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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