ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 33 : Care of the Surgical Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which member of the surgical team is the primary patient advocate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The circulating nurse oversees patient safety and advocacy during surgery, ensuring all needs are met.
Question 2 of 5
Why is it a good idea to call a time-out prior to initiating surgery?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A time-out verifies patient identity, procedure, site, and consent, reducing errors, but does not reassess the need for surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A patient must be intubated for which type of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: General anesthesia requires intubation to maintain an open airway due to the patient's unconscious state.
Question 4 of 5
Who is responsible for ensuring that a postoperative patient's vital signs are stable after the patient has returned to his or her room?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The licensed nurse monitors and ensures the stability of a postoperative patient's vital signs.
Question 5 of 5
The continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: CPNB uses a reservoir to deliver anesthesia, is placed in the operative area, lasts about 36 hours, and can be removed by the patient when empty.