ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Fundamentals Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 48-year-old patient with a comminuted fracture of the left femur has Buck's traction in place while waiting for surgery. To assess for pressure areas on the patient's back and sacral area and to provide skin care, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as self-lifting maintains traction alignment while allowing skin assessment. Loosening traction (choice A) or turning (choices B, C) disrupts immobilization, risking fracture displacement. This aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, balancing skin integrity with orthopedic stability in pre-surgical care.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who arrives at the emergency department experiencing severe left knee pain is diagnosed with a patellar dislocation. The initial patient teaching by the nurse will focus on the need for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as realignment of a patellar dislocation requires anesthesia, the initial focus. Immobilization (choice A), flexion (choice B), and restrictions (choice D) follow. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing procedural preparation in emergency care.
Question 3 of 5
When a patient arrives in the emergency department with a facial fracture, which action will the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as cervical spine stabilization is first due to fracture-associated risks. Bleeding (choice A), ice (choice B), or orientation (choice D) follow. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing spinal safety in trauma.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has cardiogenic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as frequent breath sound monitoring detects pulmonary congestion, a key cardiogenic shock feature. Temperature (choice A) isn't specific, supine positioning (choice C) worsens dyspnea, and flushing (choice D) isn't typical. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing respiratory assessment in heart failure management.
Question 5 of 5
The following interventions are ordered by the health care provider for a patient who has respiratory distress and syncope after eating strawberries. Which will the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B, as epinephrine rapidly reverses anaphylaxis symptoms (vasodilation, bronchoconstriction), the first priority. Saline (choice A), ECG (choice C), and diphenhydramine (choice D) follow. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, addressing life-threatening allergic shock immediately.