The nurse is assisting in the surgical holding area. When should the nurse administer a prophylactic antibiotic to a patient?
A) During surgery
B) 1 hour prior to surgery
C) 4 hours prior to surgery
D) Within the first 2 hours postoperatively
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Q1: The LPN/LVN is taking a history on
Q2: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q3: The nurse answers a patient's call light
Q4: Which procedure involves removal of an organ?
A)Endoscopy
B)Urostomy
C)Angioplasty
D)Gastrectomy
Q6: The LPN/LVN is assisting in the operating
Q7: The nurse is teaching a patient about
Q8: A patient recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy
Q9: The nurse is taking a medication history
Q10: The nurse is caring for a group
Q11: A patient recovering from hernia repair surgery
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