Registered Nurse - Pre Admission Testing - Days
Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught something that prevented a problem for a patient.
What they are checking: Whether they think critically and notice details, which the posting stresses.
This role is 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. How does that schedule work for you?
What they are checking: Whether they're comfortable with the posted schedule before taking the role.
The posting says a BSN is needed within five years of starting. What's your plan for that?
What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to meet the education requirement.
What would you do
A patient tells you they're still taking a blood thinner they were told to stop. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they act right away to notify the surgical team and document the issue.
How would you handle missing lab results the day before a scheduled surgery?
What they are checking: Whether they follow up quickly with the right people so surgery stays safe and on time.
About the work
Walk me through a pre-admission testing assessment for a patient scheduled for surgery.
What they are checking: Whether they gather health history, medications, allergies and risk factors that affect surgical safety.
What findings in a pre-admission assessment would make you contact the surgeon or anesthesia team?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize red flags like abnormal labs, uncontrolled conditions or medication issues before surgery.
How do you teach a patient about pre-surgery instructions like fasting and stopping blood thinners?
What they are checking: Whether they give clear, accurate instructions, since mistakes here can cancel or endanger a surgery.
How do you make sure a patient understands the instructions when they seem anxious or confused?
What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and simple language so patients follow through.
What tasks would you delegate to other staff in a pre-admission testing area, and what would you keep?
What they are checking: Whether they understand delegation and keep assessment and judgment within the RN role.
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