Preoperative Phase in Surgery

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What is the main purpose of the preoperative phase?

Transfer the patient to the operating room bed

Conduct immediate preoperative assessment

Review diagnostic studies

Prepare the patient psychologically for surgery (correct)

When does the preoperative phase end?

After the immediate preoperative assessment is completed

When the patient is transferred to the operating room bed (correct)

After the patient is admitted to the surgical facility

When the patient decides to have the surgery

What must be obtained from the client or legal guardian prior to any surgical procedure?

Postoperative plan

Informed consent (correct)

Second opinion

Insurance approval

What type of surgery may result in a lengthy preoperative period?

Planned surgery Signup and view all the answers

What activities are nurses primarily engaged in during the preoperative phase?

Support, teaching, and preparation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the surgeon in relation to obtaining informed consent?

Ensuring that the client comprehends the information provided Signup and view all the answers

In the context of obtaining informed consent, what role does the nurse play?

Witnessing the client's signature on the consent form Signup and view all the answers

Why might a nurse contact the surgeon before a surgery proceeds in relation to informed consent?

If the nurse assesses that the client does not understand the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Informed consent cannot be given by a minor because:

A minor's legal guardian must provide consent instead Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of preoperative preparation is highlighted as essential to ensure client safety?

Having all pertinent records available for perioperative personnel Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of the preoperative phase?

When does the preoperative phase end?

What must be obtained from the client or legal guardian prior to any surgical procedure?

What type of surgery may result in a lengthy preoperative period?

What activities are nurses primarily engaged in during the preoperative phase?

What is the primary responsibility of the surgeon in relation to obtaining informed consent?

In the context of obtaining informed consent, what role does the nurse play?

Why might a nurse contact the surgeon before a surgery proceeds in relation to informed consent?

Informed consent cannot be given by a minor because:

What aspect of preoperative preparation is highlighted as essential to ensure client safety?

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