NBSTSA Preoperative & Postoperative Patient Care

Question 1

Which document must be completed and signed by the patient before a surgical procedure can legally proceed?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent form

Answer

Advance directive

Answer

HIPAA acknowledgment

Answer

Insurance authorization

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia. What is the standard NPO (nothing by mouth) guideline for clear liquids prior to elective surgery?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

8 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

4 hours

Question 3

During the preoperative assessment, the surgical technologist notes the patient is taking warfarin. What is the primary concern with this medication in the perioperative period?

Accepted Answer

Increased bleeding risk

Answer

Increased infection risk

Answer

Anaphylactic reaction risk

Answer

Delayed wound healing

Question 4

Which preoperative skin preparation method is considered most effective for reducing surgical site infection (SSI)?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine gluconate with alcohol

Answer

Povidone-iodine scrub only

Answer

Soap and water wash

Answer

Betadine paint alone

Question 5

The surgical technologist is performing a preoperative patient identification check. According to The Joint Commission, how many patient identifiers must be used?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Question 6

Which phase of the surgical experience begins when the patient enters the operating room and ends when the patient is transferred to the PACU?

Accepted Answer

Intraoperative phase

Answer

Preoperative phase

Answer

Postoperative phase

Answer

Perioperative phase

Question 7

A patient reports a latex allergy during preoperative assessment. What is the priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Notify the entire surgical team and prepare a latex-free environment

Answer

Administer an antihistamine preoperatively

Answer

Schedule the case as the last of the day

Answer

Use only sterile latex gloves