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What is the purpose of making the patient NPO for six to eight hours before surgery?
What is the purpose of making the patient NPO for six to eight hours before surgery?
- To allow time for the patient to mentally prepare for the surgery
- To prevent aspiration of gastric contents during anesthesia (correct)
- To reduce the risk of postoperative infection
- To ensure the patient is well-rested before the surgery
What is the purpose of completing the preoperative checklist, including history and physical assessment?
What is the purpose of completing the preoperative checklist, including history and physical assessment?
- To ensure all payment and insurance details are in order
- To ensure the surgical equipment is properly sterilized
- To verify the patient's identity before surgery
- To check for any contraindications or risks related to the surgery (correct)
Why might clients over 50 years require a baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) before surgery?
Why might clients over 50 years require a baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) before surgery?
- To establish a baseline for heart function before the surgery (correct)
- To assess lung function before the surgery
- To monitor blood glucose levels during the surgery
- To evaluate kidney function before the surgery
What is the purpose of auscultating the lungs bilaterally before surgery?
What is the purpose of auscultating the lungs bilaterally before surgery?
What is the major purpose of withholding food and fluid before surgery?
What is the major purpose of withholding food and fluid before surgery?
In which patients is lengthy restriction of fluid and food unnecessary before surgery?
In which patients is lengthy restriction of fluid and food unnecessary before surgery?
What is the purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube before surgery?
What is the purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube before surgery?
Why is a nasogastric tube usually inserted during the intraoperative phase when the client is under anesthesia?
Why is a nasogastric tube usually inserted during the intraoperative phase when the client is under anesthesia?
What is the purpose of deep breathing as part of preoperative teaching?
What is the purpose of deep breathing as part of preoperative teaching?
Why is it important to administer anti-pain medication before coughing for patients with abdominal or chest surgery?
Why is it important to administer anti-pain medication before coughing for patients with abdominal or chest surgery?
Which diagnostic test is typically performed for clients with known or suspected coagulation defects?
Which diagnostic test is typically performed for clients with known or suspected coagulation defects?
Why do clients over age 60 years, smokers, or those scheduled for general anesthesia typically undergo chest x-ray films?
Why do clients over age 60 years, smokers, or those scheduled for general anesthesia typically undergo chest x-ray films?
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