ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 42-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with a left femur fracture. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with septic shock has a BP of 70/46 mm Hg, pulse 136, respirations 32, temperature 104 F, and blood glucose 246 mg/dL. Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
After general anesthesia is administered, the patient is carefully placed in the prone position. What is the primary consideration of the nursing staff as the patient is positioned?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Making sure that the patient's endotracheal tube does not become kinked,' as airway protection is the primary concern during positioning post-anesthesia. A kinked tube in the prone position could block breathing, risking hypoxia a life-threatening priority. 'Head positioning' (B) prevents nerve injury, secondary to airway. 'Taping eyes' (C) avoids abrasions but isn't immediately critical. 'Padding table' (D) reduces pressure, not respiratory risk. In nursing, ABCs prioritize airway; A aligns with NCLEX Reduction of Risk Potential and Gas Exchange, emphasizing respiratory stability over other safety measures.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting preoperative teaching with a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. The nurse needs to include which piece of information in discussions with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which action should the perioperative nurse take to best protect the patient from burn injury during surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure correct placement of the grounding pad,' as it directly prevents burns from electrosurgical units by dispersing current safely unlike broader fire safety measures. 'Sprinklers' (B) and 'extinguisher' (C) address fire response, not prevention. 'Equipment service' (D) ensures function but not patient-specific protection. In nursing, grounding pad placement is a primary safeguard; A aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, prioritizing direct patient safety.