ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Positioning devices should be used according to the original equipment manufacturer's instructions to reduce the capillary interface pressure to below:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The intensive care unit (ICU) nurse educator will determine that teaching about arterial pressure monitoring for a new staff nurse has been effective when the nurse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as aligning the stopcock with the phlebostatic axis ensures accurate arterial pressure readings. Frequent recalibration (choice A) is unnecessary, flat positioning (choice C) isn't required readings are valid up to 45 degrees and the axis' anatomic position (choice D) remains constant. This reflects safe care per NCLEX, emphasizing precision in hemodynamic monitoring. Proper leveling prevents errors, ensuring reliable data critical for ICU decision-making.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) while suctioning a patient's endotracheal tube. Which action by the nurse is a priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as PVCs during suctioning suggest hypoxemia, requiring immediate cessation and oxygenation. Lowering pressure (choice A) doesn't address hypoxia, documentation (choice B) delays care, and medications (choice D) are unnecessary if hypoxia resolves. This prioritizes physiological integrity per NCLEX, ensuring oxygen delivery in critical care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse responds to a ventilator alarm and finds the patient lying in bed holding the endotracheal tube (ET). Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which discharge instruction will the emergency department nurse include for a patient with a sprained ankle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as elevation reduces swelling and pain, a priority in acute sprain management. Loose gauze (choice A) lacks compression, heat (choice B) is inappropriate initially cold is preferred and motion (choice D) risks worsening injury early on. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, focusing on minimizing edema and supporting recovery in the first 24-48 hours post-injury.