Let's take this problem by problem:
- Original Question 13: The adjective for the operative time-space from the decision for surgery to placement on the operating room table is
⇒ preoperative
⇒ Explanation: Preoperative references the time before a surgery
- Original Question 14: The adjective for the operative time span from placement on the operating room table until transfer to post-anesthesia recovery unit or intensive care unit
⇒ intraoperative
⇒ Explanation: Intraoperative references the time during a surgery
- Original Question 15: The adjective for the operative time span from admission to post-anesthesia is
⇒ postoperative
⇒ Explanation: Postoperative references the time after a surgery
Answer: preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative (respectively)
Hope that helps!
