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1. Prior to surgery, the nurse collects the patient's health history. Which of the following factors is
not relevant to the pre-operative assessment?
a) Allergies
b) Surgical history
c) Family medical history
d) Preferred type of anesthesia
Answer: d) Preferred type of anesthesia
Rationale: The patient's preferred type of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesiologist during
the pre-operative assessment and is not part of the patient's health history.
2. When assessing a patient's airway, which of the following is the priority?
a) Checking for loose teeth
b) Assessing tonsil size
c) Assessing neck range of motion
d) Evaluating neck circumference
Answer: a) Checking for loose teeth
Rationale: Loose teeth can pose a risk of aspiration during intubation and need to be addressed
prior to surgery.
3. Which of the following pre-operative assessment findings is most concerning for potential
intraoperative complications?
a) Hypertension with a blood pressure of 140/80 mmHg
b) Baseline heart rate of 90 beats per minute
c) Oxygen saturation of 96% on room air
d) Temperature of 37.2°C
Answer: a) Hypertension with a blood pressure of 140/80 mmHg
Rationale: Hypertension can lead to increased bleeding during surgery and may require medical
intervention to ensure stability
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