ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient becomes restless and agitated in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) as he begins to regain consciousness. The first action the nurse should take is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Check the patient's oxygen saturation with pulse oximetry,' as restlessness may indicate hypoxia, a priority to assess unlike 'lateral position' (A), 'orientation' (B), or 'pain meds' (C), which follow ABCs. In nursing, oxygenation drives initial action; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, ensuring airway and breathing assessment first.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications is a trigger for Malignant Hyperthermia (MH):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When witnessing the patient signature, you are verifying what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery prior to her hysterectomy without oophorectomy. The nurse is witnessing the patient's signature on a consent form. Which comment by the patient would best indicate informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent requires the patient to understand the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives, as explained by the surgeon. Choice C shows the patient knows the uterus will be removed and acknowledges bleeding risk, indicating comprehension. Choice A relies on the surgeon's experience, not procedure details; B addresses pain but not specifics; D is factually incorrect hysterectomy prevents pregnancy despite retaining ovaries. The nurse ensures clarity, notifying the physician if more explanation is needed, per legal and ethical standards.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is checking the informed consent for a 17-year-old who has just been married and expecting her first child. She is scheduled for a cesarean section. She is still living with her parents and is on her parents' health insurance. When obtaining informed consent for the cesarean section, who is legally responsible for signing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.