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