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Perioperative Care Fundamentals Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The intraoperative nurse is implementing a care plan that addresses the surgical patient's risk for vomiting. Interventions that address the potential for vomiting reduce the risk of what subsequent surgical complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vomiting risks aspiration, leading to hypoxia via bronchial spasms, per complication data. Skin integrity , hyperthermia , and hypothermia aren't linked. Intraoperative care prevents respiratory issues.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old female patient in the PACU. The woman begins to awaken and responds to her name, but is confused, restless, and agitated. What principle should guide the nurse's subsequent assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confusion is common in elderly post-op , but may signal blood loss, per PACU principles. Oxygenation/stroke is possible but less likely; expected findings downplay urgency; dementia assumes pre-existing issues. Assessment explores causes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing the shift assessment of a postsurgical patient. The nurse finds his mental status, level of consciousness, speech, and orientation are intact and at baseline, but the patient tells you he is very anxious. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should ask the patient about his anxiety to identify the cause possibly pain, fear, or hypoxia per postoperative assessment principles. Oxygen levels are a follow-up if respiratory signs emerge; medication or physician notification is premature without data. Understanding the patient's concerns guides care, aligning with holistic postoperative management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient on postoperative day 3 following a cholecystectomy. The patient reports nausea and abdominal distension, and the nurse notes absent bowel sounds. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the physician addresses possible ileus with nausea, distension, and absent sounds, per protocol. Antiemetics treat symptoms; ambulation or NG tube needs orders. Postoperative care escalates abnormal findings.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is preoperative for a hysterectomy. The patient asks, 'What will happen if I don't have this surgery?' What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Referring to the surgeon ensures accurate risk discussion, per scope of practice. Explaining oversteps; reassuring or deferring fully avoids responsibility. Preoperative care escalates appropriately.