ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 33 Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 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
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.