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Taking Care of the Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Client
1) The letters NPO stand for:
a) Nothing by mouth.
b) Administer as needed.
c) Every three hours.
d) No pain medications.
2) Prior to surgery the patient will be asked to sign
a) A consent for insertion of a sterile medical device.
b) A pre-operative checklist.
c) An informed consent form.
d) A consent for organ donation.
3) Patient consent for surgery may not be required in the case of a life-threatening
emergency.
a) True
b) False.
4) Prior to surgery a patient
a) can eat and drink until immediately before the operation.
b) must refrain from eating and drinking for a specified amount of time.
c) is allowed to have solid food but no liquids.
d) is allowed to have liquids but no solid foods.
5)
The pre-operative checklist should include:
a) The patient’s religious preference and home telephone number.
b) Vital signs and an advanced directive.
c) An organ donation form and permission to save tissue samples.
d) Time last voided and vital signs.
6)
Which of the following are important post-operative exercises?
a) Deep knee bends and bladder training.
b) Self-splinting and self-care of the surgical incision.
c) Coughing and deep breathing.
d) Turning and scheduled toileting.
7)
Which of the following is a common post-operative complication?
a) Pulmonary embolism.
b) Urinary retention.
c) Congestive heart failure.
d) Pressure sores.
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8)
Which of the following is a common post-operative complication?
a) Pain.
b) Myocardial infarction.
c) Stroke.
d) Diarrhea.
9) Post-operative infections and complications can be remembered by using the
phrase:
a) Wind, wound, water, walk.
b) Head, heart, arms, legs.
c) Lungs, veins, bladder, wound.
d) Cardio, neuro, pulmonary, and dermal.
10) Which of the following is the immediate care for a wound dehiscence?
a) Use a disposable glove to push the incision together and apply tape.
b) Measure the vital signs and apply a new surgical dressing.
c) Splint the wound and have the patient take deep breaths.
d) Call for help immediately and if possible, apply a moist, sterile dressing.
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