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Surgery: Types and Settings

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What is the purpose of administering benzodiazepines preoperatively?

For their sedative and amnesic properties (correct)

To decrease the risk of endocarditis

To decrease pain and anaesthesia requirements

To reduce secretions

In which area is personal protective equipment (PPE) worn according to the intraoperative environment described?

Operating/procedure rooms

Semi-restricted area (correct)

Unrestricted central area

Clean supply rooms

When are antibiotics typically administered in the preoperative setting?

To reduce wound contamination risk (correct)

To decrease pain and anaesthesia requirements

To decrease the risk of endocarditis

To reduce nausea and vomiting

What are the goals of nursing assessment before surgery?

To identify and document surgical site Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of surgical procedures are being performed in day surgery settings?

More than 75% Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes elective surgery from emergency surgery?

Elective surgery can be a carefully planned event, while emergency surgery arises with unexpected urgency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of completing a physical examination of the patient before surgery?

To provide information to the anaesthetist Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assess vital psychological factors in a very short time when a patient is admitted directly into the preoperative area?

To ensure the patient's mental and emotional readiness for surgery Signup and view all the answers

When might a pregnancy test be ordered as part of the preoperative assessment?

If the patient is of child-bearing age Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining and assessing laboratory and diagnostic test results before surgery?

To evaluate the patient's health status and identify any potential risks Signup and view all the answers