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Good Multiple Choice Question About Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is being prepared for a spinal fusion. While in the holding area, which action by a member of the surgical team requires rapid intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking into the hallway outside an operating room without the hair covered,' as the semirestricted hallway requires surgical attire and hair covering omission risks contamination, needing rapid intervention. 'Street clothes at station' (A) is fine (unrestricted). 'Mask in holding' (B) is optional. 'Full attire for OR' (D) is correct. In nursing, asepsis enforcement is vital; C aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, targeting a clear violation.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is transferred to the operating table. Which dimension of the operative period is the patient currently experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intraoperative period,' as transfer to the operating table marks the start of the surgical procedure phase, distinct from preparation or recovery. 'Postoperative' (A) is after surgery. 'Preoperative' (B) is before entering the OR. 'Perioperative' (C) spans all phases, too broad here. In nursing, precise phase identification guides care focus D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting the active surgical stage where interventions like anesthesia and incision occur.
Question 3 of 5
The circulating nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist with patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. When documenting the administration of cisatracurium, which terminology should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 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 phenobarbital?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining the drug during the perioperative period,' as phenobarbital, an anticonvulsant, must continue to prevent seizures discontinuation risks withdrawal. 'ECG' (A) and 'BP' (B) aren't specific. 'Glucose' (D) is unrelated. In nursing, seizure control is critical; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, ensuring medication continuity.
Question 5 of 5
Which gauge catheter should the nurse use when initiating intravenous (IV) access for a preoperative patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.