ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nonabsorbable sutures are strands of material that effectively resists enzymatic digestion in living animal tissue. The USP categorizes nonabsorbable surgical suture into classes. A suture composed of monofilament or multifilament metal wire would be a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The central venous oxygen saturation (ScvOâ‚‚) is decreasing in a patient who has severe pancreatitis. To determine the possible cause of the decreased ScvOâ‚‚, the nurse assesses the patient's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as elevated temperature increases oxygen demand, lowering ScvOâ‚‚. Lipase (choice A) indicates pancreatitis severity, not oxygen use; urinary output (choice C) reflects perfusion, not saturation; and BMI (choice D) is static. This aligns with NCLEX physiological integrity, linking metabolic demand to oxygenation status in critical illness.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.