Practice Quiz

CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of the following interventions are important for the nurse to perform to prevent hypothermia in the intraoperative period?
  1. Immediately hang intravenous fluids after they have arrived from the pharmacy.
  2. Increase the thermostat in the operating room.
  3. Check the patient’s body temperature once every two hours.
  4. Give the patient a warm blanket once he has completed the recovery period.
Explanation
Answer: B-The nurse can help to prevent hypothermia in the surgical patient by increasing the thermostat in the operating room. If the nurse determines that the patient is at greater risk of developing hypothermia during the surgical procedure, they can turn up the heat in the room to regulate the surrounding air. This may also reduce the incidence of drafts near the patient that might cool the skin.
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