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Perioperative Care Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the draping procedure, the anesthesia provider asked the scrub person for two towel clamps to secure the top of the unsterile edge of the drape to the intravenous (IV) poles. The scrub person had two penetrating and two nonpenetrating clamps on the back table. She knew she would need to secure the suction and electrosurgical pencil to the sterile field as soon as draping was finished. How should the scrub person respond to the anesthesia provider's request for towel clips?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as nonpenetrating clamps secure drapes to IV poles without compromising sterility or count integrity. Refusing (choice A) ignores team needs, penetrating clamps (choice B) risk damage, and delaying (choice C) disrupts workflow. Nonpenetrating clamps are ideal for unsterile edges, preserving sterile field items for surgical use. This reflects perioperative nursing's balance of safety, efficiency, and collaboration, ensuring the anesthesia provider's request is met without delaying critical setup tasks like securing suction and electrosurgical tools.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a continuous norepinephrine (Levophed) IV infusion. Which patient assessment finding indicates that the infusion rate may need to be adjusted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as elevated SVR from norepinephrine increases cardiac workload, suggesting rate reduction. Bradycardia (choice A), hypotension (choice B), and low PAWP (choice D) aren't directly tied to infusion effects. This reflects NCLEX physiological integrity, balancing vasoconstriction with perfusion in critical care.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is receiving positive pressure ventilation is scheduled for a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT). Which finding by the nurse is most important to discuss with the health care provider before starting the SBT?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by the patient indicates a good understanding of the nurse's teaching about a new short-arm plaster cast?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has had a total right knee arthroplasty?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as progressive exercises target 90-degree flexion post-arthroplasty for function. Extension aims for 180 degrees (choice A), bandages maintain extension (choice B), and weight bearing starts early (choice C). This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, planning rehabilitation for knee recovery.