ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 33 : Care of the Surgical Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
A male patient about to be scheduled for a major surgery tells the physician that he has been diagnosed with some kind of serious problem of his liver but can't remember the name of the disorder. About which of the following might the physician be concerned as a direct result of the patient's statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Liver dysfunction can impair clotting factor production, increasing bleeding risk during surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following tests are performed on most surgical patients preop?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ECG, CBC, and urinalysis are standard preoperative tests to assess cardiac, hematologic, and renal function.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following types of information should you teach preop patients?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Teaching preoperative preparation, OR expectations, and complication prevention empowers patients and enhances recovery.
Question 4 of 5
What interventions can you perform to stimulate a postop patient's circulation?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Antiembolism hose, sequential compression devices, and leg exercises promote venous return and prevent thrombosis.
Question 5 of 5
What are the purposes for administering preop medication?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Preop medications reduce aspiration risk (e.g., antacids) and minimize anesthesia needs (e.g., sedatives).