ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has a long-arm plaster cast applied for immobilization of a fractured left radius. Until the cast has completely dried, the nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as using palms prevents indentations that could cause skin pressure during drying. Dependent positioning (choice A) increases swelling, gauze (choice C) distorts edges, and covering (choice D) traps heat. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, ensuring proper cast care to avoid complications.
Question 2 of 5
A pedestrian who was hit by a car is admitted to the emergency department with possible right lower leg fractures. The initial action by the nurse should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a patient who is using Buck's traction after a hip fracture, which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who is receiving a nitroprusside (Nipride) infusion to treat cardiogenic shock. Which finding indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as warm, pink, dry skin shows improved perfusion from nitroprusside's vasodilation in cardiogenic shock. Murmurs (choice A) and troponin (choice B) don't assess perfusion, and low BP (choice D) may persist. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, evaluating therapy success via tissue oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
After change-of-shift report in the progressive care unit, who should the nurse care for first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as suspected urosepsis requires antibiotics within an hour to prevent SIRS/septic shock, the highest priority. Crackles (choice A), bradycardia (choice C), and stable anaphylaxis (choice D) are less urgent. This reflects NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, prioritizing sepsis intervention.