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NCLEX Questions Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who has undergone preadmission testing has had blood drawn for serum laboratory studies, including a complete blood count, coagulation studies, and electrolytes and creatinine levels. Which laboratory result would be reported to the surgeon's office by the nurse, knowing that it could cause surgery to be postponed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
In the ongoing postoperative period, the nurse independently determines, within the protocols of the hospital, the need for which provision of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessment intervals,' as nurses independently adjust monitoring frequency within protocols based on patient status unlike 'diet' (A) or 'IV solutions' (D), which require orders, or 'activity level' (B), often physician-directed. In nursing, autonomous assessment timing reflects patient acuity; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, emphasizing nurse-driven vigilance over prescribed interventions.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the priority initial assessment for a patient who is admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respirations,' as airway and breathing (per ABCs) are the priority in PACU post-anesthesia assessing respirations detects hypoxia first. 'Heart rate' (A), 'temperature' (B), and 'blood pressure' (D) follow. In nursing, respiratory status drives immediate action; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, emphasizing airway management.
Question 4 of 5
Which term should the nurse document for a patient who is having surgery for the removal of the gallbladder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a preoperative patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for the patient who is prescribed amiodarone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining a baseline ECG,' as amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic, affects cardiac rhythm, and a preoperative ECG assesses risks like QT prolongation. 'Blood pressure' (B) is general, not specific. 'Hyperglycemia' (C) is unrelated. 'Tapering' (D) requires physician orders, not nurse action. In nursing, ECG monitoring ensures cardiac safety; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting drug-specific preparation.