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Perioperative Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The mechanism of action of general anesthetics primarily results in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A as it lists general anesthesia's primary effects. Choices B, C, and D mix secondary or inaccurate effects. This informs perioperative nursing care during anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
The circulating nurse instructed the new anesthesia resident in the proper positioning of the arm and hands on the OR bed armboards. She cautioned him to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A as elbow pressure risks ulnar nerve injury. Choices B, C, and D are less specific. This protects nerve function, a perioperative nursing concern.
Question 3 of 5
The primary use for suture is essentially to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as sutures ligate, approximate, and close wounds. Choices A, C, and D miss key functions. This supports healing, a perioperative nursing role.
Question 4 of 5
Surgical instruments that are not considered in the category of clamps, retractors, or cutting instruments, but are used in most procedures, are typically included within the category of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as accessory instruments enhance basics. Choices A, B, and C are specialized. This facilitates procedures, a perioperative nursing role.
Question 5 of 5
When assisting with the placement of a pulmonary artery (PA) catheter, the nurse notes that the catheter is correctly placed when the monitor shows a
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as PAWP confirms correct catheter placement when the balloon wedges in a pulmonary artery branch. PA waveform (choice A) appears post-deflation, while systemic pressure (choice B) and SVR (choice C) relate to arterial lines or calculations. This aligns with NCLEX physiological integrity, ensuring accurate measurement of left heart pressures critical for ICU management.