ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 33 : Care of the Surgical Patient Questions
Question 1 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).
Question 2 of 5
What are the primary responsibilities of the circulating nurse in surgery?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The circulating nurse advocates for the patient, ensures safety protocols (time outs), and upholds patient rights.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following patients is scheduled for palliative surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative surgery, like removing a tumor to relieve symptoms (e.g., optic nerve pressure), aims to improve quality of life, not cure.
Question 4 of 5
For which of the following patients would it be appropriate to schedule his or her surgery in a surgery center as opposed to a hospital setting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A breast biopsy is a minor procedure suitable for a surgery center, especially for a patient with stable conditions.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following pieces of medical history would be pertinent regarding a patient being assessed to undergo a major abdominal surgery?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Seizures and cardiac medications are critical to assess for surgical risks, such as anesthesia complications or cardiac stress.