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Perioperative Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The circulating nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist with patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. When documenting the administration of propofol, which terminology should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An intravenous anesthetic,' as propofol is an IV sedative-hypnotic used for anesthesia induction and maintenance not a narcotic (A) or muscle relaxant (C, D). In nursing, correct drug classification supports safe monitoring; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, ensuring precise anesthesia documentation.
Question 2 of 5
Which risk factor should the nurse include in the preoperative plan of care for a patient who smokes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has undergone preadmission testing, has had blood drawn for serum lab studies, including a complete blood count, coagulation studies and electrolytes and creatine levels. Which lab result should be reported to the surgeon's office by the nurse, knowing that it could cause surgery to be postponed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemoglobin, 8.0 g/dL,' as it's below normal (12-16 g/dL women, 14-18 g/dL men), risking poor oxygenation and possibly delaying surgery unlike 'sodium 141' (A), 'platelets 210,000' (C), or 'creatine 0.8' (D), all normal. In nursing, anemia flags intervention; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing surgical readiness.
Question 4 of 5
A male patient has a scar on his forehead from a third-degree burn. What is the correct classification for this surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Surgery to address a forehead scar from a burn is classified as cosmetic because it aims to improve appearance rather than treat an underlying disease or restore function. Major surgery refers to complexity or risk, not purpose, and isn't the focus here. Restorative surgery corrects functional deficits, like joint mobility, not applicable to a scar's aesthetic correction. Curative surgery eliminates disease, irrelevant to a healed burn scar. The rationale lies in cosmetic surgery's definition: it enhances physical appearance, a primary concern for scar revision. This elective procedure aligns with patient-driven aesthetic goals, distinct from therapeutic or functional classifications, and reflects nursing's role in supporting patient confidence and psychosocial well-being.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is true regarding the patient who has given consent for a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The true statement is that necessary information about the surgery's nature and reason has been provided , defining informed consent legally and ethically. Length of stay isn't part of consent; surgeon experience isn't required; nurses don't detail procedures that's the surgeon's role. The rationale centers on consent's purpose: patients must understand the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives to make autonomous decisions. Nursing ensures this process, often witnessing signatures, but doesn't deliver surgical specifics, distinguishing consent from administrative or experiential disclosures.