ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The day after a 60-year-old patient has an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for an open, displaced tibial fracture, the priority nursing diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.