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NCLEX Practice Questions on Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Name that position: It is also known as the Trendelenburg position with legs apart. The basic angle is a 30-degree Trendelenburg with the hips flexed at 15 degrees; this can be adjusted with leg supports.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a preoperative assessment on a patient going to surgery. The patient informs the nurse that he drinks approximately two bottles of wine each day and has for the last several years. What postoperative difficulties can the nurse anticipate for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) may be anticipated between 48 and 96 hours (2 to 4 days) after the patient's last alcohol intake, not immediately , during anesthesia , or as late as a week . Chronic heavy alcohol use, like two bottles of wine daily for years, increases postoperative risks due to physical dependence. AWS can include tremors, seizures, and delirium, with a significant mortality rate if untreated. The nurse must anticipate this timing to monitor and manage symptoms effectively, aligning with preoperative assessment principles for substance use history.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in the postoperative period following an abdominal hysterectomy. The patient states, 'I don't want to use my pain meds because they'll make me dependent and I won't get better as fast.' Which response is most important when explaining the use of pain medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D addresses fears of dependency (only with prolonged use) and explains pain relief aids mobility and healing, per postoperative pain management principles. Choice A assumes duration without addressing concerns; B ties age to dependency inaccurately; C misstates oral administration's effect. Effective pain control enhances recovery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a trauma victim in the ED who will require emergency surgery due to injuries. Before the patient leaves the ED for the OR, the patient goes into cardiac arrest. The nurse assists in the successful resuscitation and proceeds to release the patient to the OR staff. When can the ED nurse perform the preoperative assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 21-year-old patient is positioned on the OR bed prior to knee surgery to correct a sports-related injury. The anesthesiologist administers the appropriate anesthetic. The OR nurse should anticipate which of the following events as the team's next step in the care of this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.