ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
A patient who has had an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a hip fracture tells the nurse that he is ready to get out of bed for the first time. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 4
Which action will the urgent care nurse take when caring for a patient who has a possible knee meniscus injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 4
A patient with cardiogenic shock has the following vital signs: BP 102/50, pulse 128, respirations 28. The pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is increased and cardiac output is low. The nurse will anticipate an order for which medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as furosemide reduces elevated PAWP (preload) in cardiogenic shock, improving output. Albumin (choice A) increases preload, epinephrine (choice C) stresses the heart, and hydrocortisone (choice D) targets other shocks. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, anticipating diuretics to manage fluid overload in heart failure.
Question 4 of 4
During change-of-shift report, the nurse is told that a patient has been admitted with dehydration and hypotension after having vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.