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Preoperative Care Equipment and Procedures

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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?

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?

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?

To monitor for potential respiratory issues that could affect anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the major purpose of withholding food and fluid before surgery?

To avoid aspiration of stomach contents while the patient is anesthetized Signup and view all the answers

In which patients is lengthy restriction of fluid and food unnecessary before surgery?

Patients with coexisting diseases that affect gastric emptying Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube before surgery?

To facilitate stomach decompression Signup and view all the answers

Why is a nasogastric tube usually inserted during the intraoperative phase when the client is under anesthesia?

To minimize discomfort and apprehension in the client Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deep breathing as part of preoperative teaching?

To reduce postoperative respiratory complications such as atelectasis and pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to administer anti-pain medication before coughing for patients with abdominal or chest surgery?

To reduce the discomfort associated with coughing Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is typically performed for clients with known or suspected coagulation defects?

Prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) Signup and view all the answers

Why do clients over age 60 years, smokers, or those scheduled for general anesthesia typically undergo chest x-ray films?

To reduce postoperative respiratory complications Signup and view all the answers