Quiz for:
Comprehensive Guide to Perioperative Care

Question 1

Before resuming oral intake postoperatively, what reflex must return first?

Question 2

In the PACU, how frequently should vital signs be monitored?

Question 3

What should be monitored closely in the PACU due to the effects of medications?

Question 4

What is the nurse's action if postoperative drainage has an odor?

Question 5

What is the nurse's role when a patient asks procedure-related questions on the day of surgery?

Question 6

During the timeout procedure, which of the following is NOT verified?

Question 7

What is a primary concern in ongoing postoperative care related to circulation?

Question 8

What is a critical intervention to prevent postoperative hypothermia in the PACU?

Question 9

What should the nursing care focus on to prevent shock postoperatively?

Question 10

What vital sign change might indicate hemorrhage in a postoperative patient?

Question 11

Which phase of perioperative care involves confirming informed consent is signed?

Question 12

For what purpose is flumazenil used in postoperative care?

Question 13

Which of the following is a sign of infection in postoperative patients?

Question 14

Which intervention is essential in the prevention of postoperative DVT?

Question 15

What is naloxone used for in the postoperative period?