Perioperative Nursing Questions and Answers

Answer: A

The correct matching is a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii.

A proctoscopy examines the rectum and anal canal (a-iii). A culdoscopy views the pelvic organs through an incision in the posterior vaginal wall (b-iv). A choledochoscopy looks into the common bile duct (c-i). A hysteroscopy examines the inside of the uterus (d-ii).

The other options pair at least one procedure with the wrong organ, such as putting choledochoscopy against the uterus or hysteroscopy against the vaginal wall.

Answer: A

The total surgical episode is the Perioperative period.

The perioperative period covers the whole surgical experience in three phases: the pre-operative phase from the decision to operate until the patient is moved to the operating table, the intraoperative phase during surgery, and the post-operative phase from admission to the recovery area until recovery is complete.

Each of the other options is only one of these three phases, not the whole episode.

Answer: C

The client should fast for 6-8 hours before surgery.

Fasting empties the stomach so that the patient does not vomit and inhale gastric contents (aspiration) under anaesthesia. Standard practice is to withhold solid food for about 6 to 8 hours before an operation, with clear fluids allowed until closer to the time.

2-4 hours applies only to clear fluids, and 4-6 hours is too short for a meal. 8-10 hours is longer than needed and risks dehydration and low blood sugar.