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Why is it important for the Nurse to obtain information about a patient's medical history?
Why is it important for the Nurse to obtain information about a patient's medical history?
- To identify risk factors and potential complications (correct)
- To increase the cost of the surgical procedure
- To have more paperwork in the patient file
- To help with post-operative cosmetic procedures
What is one of the responsibilities of the Nurse in pre-operative care?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Nurse in pre-operative care?
- Assessing psychosocial needs of patient and family (correct)
- Cleaning the surgical instruments
- Administering anesthesia
- Performing surgery
Why is it essential for the Nurse to be aware of a patient's medication history before surgery?
Why is it essential for the Nurse to be aware of a patient's medication history before surgery?
- To provide the medications during surgery
- To sell more medications to the patient
- To keep track of how many pills the patient takes daily
- To prevent medication interactions that can affect anesthesia or bleeding risk (correct)
Which age group might have a lower GFR and creatinine clearance resulting in slower drug metabolism?
Which age group might have a lower GFR and creatinine clearance resulting in slower drug metabolism?
What risk does malnutrition pose for a client in terms of wound healing?
What risk does malnutrition pose for a client in terms of wound healing?
What is a potential complication that the Nurse should be vigilant about in pre-operative care?
What is a potential complication that the Nurse should be vigilant about in pre-operative care?
What term is used to describe the nursing care provided in the total surgical experience of the patient?
What term is used to describe the nursing care provided in the total surgical experience of the patient?
During which phase does the Intra-operative nursing care take place?
During which phase does the Intra-operative nursing care take place?
Which of the following is NOT a quality required for an operating room nurse as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a quality required for an operating room nurse as mentioned in the text?
What is a key responsibility of an operating room nurse during the preoperative phase?
What is a key responsibility of an operating room nurse during the preoperative phase?
Which phase includes the time from the patient being transported back into the surgical unit until follow-up care is provided?
Which phase includes the time from the patient being transported back into the surgical unit until follow-up care is provided?
Which term refers to an operating room nurse's ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously?
Which term refers to an operating room nurse's ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously?
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