Which is a level of preoperative teaching? a. Psychosocial ...

[nelaaney]

Which is a level of preoperative teaching?
 
  a. Psychosocial support
  b. Nursing diagnosis
  c. Preoperative class
  d. Empathy

Question 2

Why should an anesthesia provider see a patient for a preoperative assessment?
 
  a. To select an appropriate anesthetic for the procedure
  b. To allow the provider to charge for an official consultation before the case
  c. To decide whether the provider wants to work on the patient during the procedure
  d. To determine whether the provider likes the patient before working with him or her

[coyin]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Preoperative teaching should take place on the information level, psychosocial support level, and skill training level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
First-hand knowledge of the patient is valuable for making decisions regarding the selection and administration of anesthetic agents.