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Perioperative Nursing Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
After general anesthesia is administered, the patient is carefully placed in the prone position. What is the primary consideration of the nursing staff as the patient is positioned?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Making sure that the patient's endotracheal tube does not become kinked,' as airway protection is the primary concern during positioning post-anesthesia. A kinked tube in the prone position could block breathing, risking hypoxia a life-threatening priority. 'Head positioning' (B) prevents nerve injury, secondary to airway. 'Taping eyes' (C) avoids abrasions but isn't immediately critical. 'Padding table' (D) reduces pressure, not respiratory risk. In nursing, ABCs prioritize airway; A aligns with NCLEX Reduction of Risk Potential and Gas Exchange, emphasizing respiratory stability over other safety measures.
Question 2 of 5
Which action should the perioperative nurse take to best protect the patient from burn injury during surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure correct placement of the grounding pad,' as it directly prevents burns from electrosurgical units by dispersing current safely unlike broader fire safety measures. 'Sprinklers' (B) and 'extinguisher' (C) address fire response, not prevention. 'Equipment service' (D) ensures function but not patient-specific protection. In nursing, grounding pad placement is a primary safeguard; A aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, prioritizing direct patient safety.
Question 3 of 5
The patient arrives at the surgeon's office one week after surgery to have the sutures removed. Which classification would the nurse use when documenting care for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postoperative,' as suture removal one week after surgery falls in the recovery phase, post-procedure. 'Preoperative' (A) is before surgery. 'Perioperative' (C) spans pre-, intra-, and post-op, too broad here. 'Intraoperative' (D) is during surgery. In nursing, accurate phase classification guides care documentation; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting the ongoing recovery period over other stages.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a postoperative patient who is experiencing pain. The patient rates the pain at a 4 on a 1 to 10 numeric pain assessment scale. Which prescribed medication should the nurse administer to this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen,' as a pain score of 4 (mild-moderate) suits a non-opioid like ibuprofen, per pain management guidelines, unless contraindicated. 'Fentanyl' (A), 'morphine' (B), and 'hydromorphone' (D) are opioids for severe pain. In nursing, matching medication to pain level optimizes relief and safety; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing appropriate analgesia.
Question 5 of 5
Which American Society of Anesthesiologists' classification should the circulating nurse document for a patient who is brain-dead and having organs procured for donation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 6,' as ASA 6 is for brain-dead patients undergoing organ donation distinct from living patients. '3' (A), '4' (B), and '5' (C) apply to living patients with increasing severity. In nursing, ASA 6 ensures accurate status reporting; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, specifying a unique classification for deceased donors.