1. The nurse is preparing for a patient who will be going to surgery. The nurse

screens for risk factors that can increase a person’s risks in surgery. What risk

factors are included in the nurse’s screening? (Select all that apply.)

a. Age

b. Race

c. Obesity

d. Nutrition

e. Pregnancy

f. Ambulatory surgery

ANS: A, C, D, E

Very young and old patients are at risk during surgery because of immature or

declining physiological status. Normal tissue repair and resistance to infection

depend on adequate nutrients. Obesity increases surgical risk by reducing

respiratory and cardiac function. During pregnancy, the concern is for the mother

and the developing fetus. Because all major systems of the mother are affected

during pregnancy, risks for operative complications are increased. Race and

ambulatory surgery are not risks associated with a surgical procedure.

2. The nurse is providing preoperative education and reviews with the patient

what it will be like to be in the surgical environment. Which points should the

nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

a. The operative suite will be very dark.

b. The family is not allowed in the operating suite.

c. The operating table or bed will be comfortable and soft.

d. The nurses will be there to assist you through this process.

The surgical staff will be dressed in special clothing with hats and

e. masks.

ANS: B, D, E

The surgical staff is dressed in special clothing, hats, and masks—all for infection

control. Families are not allowed in the operating suite for several reasons, which

include infection control and sterility. The nurse is there as the coordinator and