ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A key factor in promoting patient safety is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
During a hypermetabolic MH crisis, the patient will require major modalities of treatment. In addition to dantrolene what is another priority intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as cooling reduces hyperthermia. Choices A, C, and D are secondary or irrelevant. This stabilizes the patient, a perioperative nursing action.
Question 3 of 5
The circulating nurse instructed the new anesthesia resident in the proper positioning of the arm and hands on the OR bed armboards. She cautioned him to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A as elbow pressure risks ulnar nerve injury. Choices B, C, and D are less specific. This protects nerve function, a perioperative nursing concern.
Question 4 of 5
The primary use for suture is essentially to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as sutures ligate, approximate, and close wounds. Choices A, C, and D miss key functions. This supports healing, a perioperative nursing role.
Question 5 of 5
Surgical instruments that are not considered in the category of clamps, retractors, or cutting instruments, but are used in most procedures, are typically included within the category of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as accessory instruments enhance basics. Choices A, B, and C are specialized. This facilitates procedures, a perioperative nursing role.