ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
After change-of-shift report, which patient should the progressive care nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
When giving home care instructions to a patient who has comminuted forearm fractures and a long-arm cast on the left arm, which information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as swelling or numbness signals complications like compartment syndrome, needing urgent reporting. Shoulder elevation (choice A) isn't needed, hand movement (choice B) reduces swelling, and NSAIDs (choice D) are appropriate. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, teaching vigilance in cast care.
Question 3 of 5
A 42-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with a left femur fracture. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 19-year-old patient with massive trauma and possible spinal cord injury is admitted to the emergency department (ED). Which assessment finding by the nurse will help confirm a diagnosis of neurogenic shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as bradycardia (45 beats/min) is a hallmark of neurogenic shock from spinal injury, due to unopposed vagal tone. Crackles (choice A) suggest fluid overload, clammy skin (choice B) hypovolemia, and fever (choice D) infection none specific to neurogenic shock. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, focusing on distinguishing neurogenic shock's unique cardiovascular signs in trauma assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with septic shock has a BP of 70/46 mm Hg, pulse 136, respirations 32, temperature 104 F, and blood glucose 246 mg/dL. Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.