NSG 233 Med Surg Perioperative Nursing Quiz Questions and Correct Answers Latest Version 2023 Questions and Answers 1. The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. What is the most effective method for obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading from the client? o A. Obtain a cuff that covers the upper one-third of the clients arm. o B. Position the cuff approximately 4 inches above the antecubital arm. o C. Use a cuff that is wide enough to cover the upper two-thirds of the clients arm. o D. Identify the Korotkoff sounds, and take a systolic reading at 10 mmHg after the first sound. Correct Answer(s) C. Use a cuff that is wide enough to cover the upper two-thirds of the clients arm. Explanation To obtain an accurate reading in an adult, the blood pressure cuff should cover the upper two-thirds of the client's arm; it should be positioned approximately 2 inches above the antecubital space. 2. Which of the following items on a clients pre-surgery laboratory results would indicate a need to contact the surgeon? o A. Platelet count of 250,000/cu.mm. o B.Total cholesterol of 325 mg/dl. o C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)) 17 mg/dl. o D. Hemoglobin 9.5