Perioperative Nursing Quiz

What phase begins when the patient is informed of the need for surgery?

• Preoperative Phase

• Intraoperative Phase

• Postoperative Phase

• Perioperative Phase

Which type of surgery is performed to relieve symptoms but not to cure?

• Cure

• Palliative

• Reconstructive

• Repair

What is the primary focus of nursing activities in the intraoperative phase?

• Psychological support

• Postoperative care

• Patient safety

• Patient education

What is required for valid informed consent?

• Patient must be at least 21 years old

• Consent must be given under pressure

• Patient must be fully informed and autonomous

• Consent can be verbal

Which of the following is an example of elective surgery?

• Cosmetic surgery

• Appendectomy

• Hernia repair

• Cataract surgery

What is the purpose of preoperative teaching?

• To administer anesthesia

• To assess psychological readiness

• To prepare the patient for discharge

• To provide information about the surgery

What is the role of the scrub nurse during surgery?

• Provide emotional support

• Administer anesthesia

• Prepare the surgical setup

• Monitor vital signs

Which type of anesthetic produces a complete loss of consciousness?

• Local anesthetic

• Sedative

• Regional anesthetic

• General anesthetic

What is a common complication in the recovery room?

• Headache

• Nausea

• Anxiety

• Hypovolemic shock

What should be monitored to prevent hypovolemic shock?

• Patient's emotional state

• Patient's mobility

• Patient's diet

• Surgical dressing for bleeding