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What is the recommended timeframe for patients who smoke to stop smoking before surgery?
What is the recommended timeframe for patients who smoke to stop smoking before surgery?
- 1 week before surgery
- 24 hours before surgery
- 2 months before surgery (correct)
- No need to stop smoking before surgery
Which of the following chronic disorders should be controlled before surgery?
Which of the following chronic disorders should be controlled before surgery?
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Neurological disorders
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Cardiovascular diseases (correct)
What is a potential risk if corticosteroids are discontinued suddenly before surgery?
What is a potential risk if corticosteroids are discontinued suddenly before surgery?
- Cardiovascular collapse (correct)
- Respiratory failure
- Blood clots
- Increased risk of infection
Why is obtaining a medication history important for surgical patients?
Why is obtaining a medication history important for surgical patients?
What should preoperative teaching training contain?
What should preoperative teaching training contain?
How does psychological distress affect surgical patients according to the text?
How does psychological distress affect surgical patients according to the text?
What is contraindicated in patients who have had intracranial surgery, eye surgery, and plastic surgery?
What is contraindicated in patients who have had intracranial surgery, eye surgery, and plastic surgery?
Why is effective pain management crucial post-surgery?
Why is effective pain management crucial post-surgery?
What approach is recommended for pain management with opioid analgesics?
What approach is recommended for pain management with opioid analgesics?
What method allows patients to administer their own pain medication when needed?
What method allows patients to administer their own pain medication when needed?
What type of non-pharmacological pain relief measure involves the application of heat or cold if prescribed?
What type of non-pharmacological pain relief measure involves the application of heat or cold if prescribed?
When is a systolic blood pressure of less than 90 mm Hg usually considered reportable?
When is a systolic blood pressure of less than 90 mm Hg usually considered reportable?
What is the primary purpose of administering preanesthetic medication?
What is the primary purpose of administering preanesthetic medication?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for administering preanesthetic medication?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for administering preanesthetic medication?
Who plays a key role in coordinating the care of the patient in the operating room?
Who plays a key role in coordinating the care of the patient in the operating room?
What is the role of the scrub nurse during surgery?
What is the role of the scrub nurse during surgery?
What is the primary responsibility of the surgeon in the surgical team?
What is the primary responsibility of the surgeon in the surgical team?
Which healthcare professional administers the anesthetic agent and monitors the patient's physical status?
Which healthcare professional administers the anesthetic agent and monitors the patient's physical status?
What is the recommended fasting time for adults after eating fatty food?
What is the recommended fasting time for adults after eating fatty food?
Why are clear liquids allowed up to 2 hours before an elective procedure?
Why are clear liquids allowed up to 2 hours before an elective procedure?
What is the goal of preoperative skin preparation?
What is the goal of preoperative skin preparation?
Why is hair generally not removed preoperatively?
Why is hair generally not removed preoperatively?
What should patients do immediately before going to the operating room?
What should patients do immediately before going to the operating room?
Why are jewelry items not worn to the operating room?
Why are jewelry items not worn to the operating room?
What is one of the key components of encouraging activity in postoperative care?
What is one of the key components of encouraging activity in postoperative care?
How can postoperative distention of the abdomen be avoided?
How can postoperative distention of the abdomen be avoided?
What is the main purpose of taking food by mouth after surgery?
What is the main purpose of taking food by mouth after surgery?
What is an important assessment to make regarding wound healing postoperatively?
What is an important assessment to make regarding wound healing postoperatively?
How can urinary retention after surgery be managed?
How can urinary retention after surgery be managed?
What is a potential complication related to gastrointestinal function postoperatively?
What is a potential complication related to gastrointestinal function postoperatively?
