A patient received inhalation anesthesia during surgery. Postoperatively the nurse should monitor the patient for which complication?

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Question 1 of 5

A patient received inhalation anesthesia during surgery. Postoperatively the nurse should monitor the patient for which complication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Laryngospasm,' as it's a known complication of inhalation anesthetics, causing airway obstruction from vocal cord spasms requiring vigilant monitoring. 'Tachypnea' (A) and 'hypertension' (C) aren't typical. 'Myoclonus' (B) links to IV agents, not inhalation. In nursing, airway assessment post-inhalation anesthesia is critical; D aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, targeting a specific, serious risk over unrelated effects.

Question 2 of 5

The postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse is providing care for a patient who is exhibiting hypothermia. Which nursing action is appropriate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Provide warm blankets or warming devices,' as hypothermia requires active rewarming to restore temperature standard PACU care. 'Breath sounds' (A) don't address cold. 'Glucose' (B) and 'opioids' (C) are unrelated. In nursing, rewarming prevents complications (e.g., coagulopathy); D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing thermal regulation.

Question 3 of 5

Which classification should the nurse document, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for a patient who is not expected to survive without the planned surgical procedure?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: 5,' as ASA 5 describes a moribund patient unlikely to survive 24 hours without surgery (e.g., ruptured aneurysm). '2' (A) is mild. '3' (B) is severe. '4' (C) is critical but not necessarily terminal. In nursing, ASA 5 prioritizes emergency measures; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting dire prognosis driving surgical urgency.

Question 4 of 5

Which action should the circulating nurse anticipate during the emergence phase of general anesthesia?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Suctioning the patient to decrease incidence of aspiration,' as emergence involves awakening, and suctioning clears secretions to prevent aspiration. 'Securing airway' (A) is earlier. 'Oxygen by mask' (B) may occur but isn't primary. 'Balanced anesthesia' (C) ends. In nursing, suctioning aids recovery; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting emergence risks.

Question 5 of 5

Which information should the nurse collect during the health history that is conducted during the preoperative period?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Previous response to anesthesia,' as it identifies risks (e.g., malignant hyperthermia) critical for surgery unlike 'caretaker' (A), 'intake' (B), or 'sexual encounter' (C), which are less urgent. In nursing, anesthesia history informs safety; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting procedural risk.

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