Practice Question
The preoperative client reports to the nurse that she did not eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of surgery. The nurse knows this reduces the risk of which of the following complications?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Aspiration pneumonia.
Rationale:
🔶Fasting after midnight reduces the risk of regurgitation and aspiration during induction of anesthesia.
🔶Aspiration occurs when gastric contents enter the lungs, leading to pneumonia or airway obstruction.
🔶This safety measure ensures the stomach is empty, minimizing anesthesia-related complications.
🔶The nurse confirms NPO status before surgery as part of the preoperative checklist.
🔶Preventing aspiration pneumonia is a critical preoperative priority for airway protection.
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This question is from NSG 1221 Summer 2025 Exam 3 which contains 81 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Evidence of patient education done before the consent form is signed
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Fundamentals
- Answer Choices: 4