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NCLEX Questions Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is scheduled for a radical prostatectomy. Before signing the consent, the patient tells the nurse, 'I am not sure if this surgery is safe.' Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tell me what you know about your surgery and the risks involved,' as it encourages the patient to express concerns and assess understanding, facilitating informed consent unlike 'sedative' (A), which avoids discussion, 'general reassurance' (C), vague, or 'surgeon's record' (D), dismissive. In nursing, open-ended questions ensure patient autonomy and reduce anxiety; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing therapeutic communication and consent education over minimization or medication reliance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse prepares to insert a peripheral intravascular catheter in a client requiring fluids. Which antiseptic is preferred for prepping the skin prior to insertion of the catheter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorhexadine,' as it's the CDC-preferred antiseptic for catheter insertion due to superior antimicrobial action unlike 'acetone' (A), harsh, 'alcohol' (B), less effective alone, or 'iodophor' (C), less persistent. In nursing, infection prevention is key; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting evidence-based practice.
Question 3 of 5
The limit for exposure to ethylene oxide are of airborne ethylene oxide expressed as a time weighted average for an eight hour work shift in a 40 hour work week.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer in the postoperative period. The nurse should include which of the following pieces of information in discussions with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted to the ER with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. The nurse notes during the assessment that the patient's ribs and xiphoid process are prominent. The patient states she exercises two to three times daily and her mother indicates that she is being treated for anorexia nervosa. How should the nurse best follow up these assessment data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa suggests malnutrition, risking electrolyte imbalances like hypokalemia, critical to correct pre-surgery to avoid metabolic issues. Dehiscence links more to obesity; pain management is routine; a high-sodium diet lacks evidence here. The nurse prioritizes physiologic stability, per preoperative assessment.