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Perioperative Care Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient scheduled to undergo total knee replacement surgery under general anesthesia asks the nurse, 'Will the doctor put me to sleep with a mask over my face?' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A drug may be given to you through your IV line first. I will check with the anesthesia care provider,' as it's accurate IV induction is common, but inhalation via mask or tube is possible and defers to the anesthesia expert. 'Surgeon decides' (B) is wrong anesthesia staff choose. 'No mask' (C) and 'masks obsolete' (D) overgeneralize inhalation options exist. In nursing, honest, precise communication reassures; A aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, ensuring patient education and collaboration.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is appropriate when providing care to a patient who is exhibiting symptoms of a venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administer prescribed heparin,' as VTE (e.g., swelling, pain) requires anticoagulation to prevent clot growth standard treatment. 'Breath sounds' (A) assess lungs, not VTE directly. 'Hold opioids' (C) is irrelevant. 'Malignant hyperthermia' (D) is unrelated. In nursing, timely heparin administration is critical; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting thrombus management.
Question 3 of 5
Which classification should the nurse document, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for a patient who is diagnosed with a severe systemic disease that is a threat to life?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 4,' as ASA 4 denotes a severe systemic disease threatening life (e.g., recent MI), per the American Society of Anesthesiologists requiring urgent intervention. '2' (A) is mild. '3' (B) is severe but not critical. '5' (D) is moribund. In nursing, ASA 4 signals intensive care needs; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, matching severity to intraoperative precautions.
Question 4 of 5
Which action by the circulating nurse is appropriate when providing care to a patient during the maintenance phase of general anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting drugs for administered for balanced anesthesia,' as the maintenance phase involves sustaining anesthesia, and the circulating nurse records agents used. 'Securing airway' (A) is induction. 'Oxygen by mask' (B) is pre-intubation. 'Suctioning' (C) is situational. In nursing, accurate records ensure continuity; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting maintenance duties.
Question 5 of 5
Which identifier should the nurse use during the initial time-out to determine the right patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.