ATI LPN
Questions on Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses a client's surgical incision for signs of infection. Which finding by the nurse would be interpreted as a normal finding at the surgical site?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Upon receiving the patient from the postanesthesia care unit, which nursing action is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assess the patient,' as initial assessment establishes stability (e.g., airway, vitals) post-PACU paramount upon transfer. 'Clean linens' (A) and 'equipment' (B) are preparatory, not immediate. 'Notify family' (D) is secondary to patient safety. In nursing, ABCs prioritize assessment; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, ensuring clinical judgment drives care over logistical tasks.
Question 3 of 5
Which patient finding would indicate the need for further monitoring rather than discharge home after an outpatient surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to void without fluid retention,' as it suggests urinary retention a complication requiring monitoring before discharge. 'Pain management' (A) and 'resolved lethargy' (B) are normal. 'Nausea without vomiting' (D) is manageable. In nursing, voiding ensures recovery; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing physiological stability.
Question 4 of 5
Which term should the nurse document for a patient who is having surgery for the removal of female reproductive organs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hysterectomy,' as it denotes surgical removal of female reproductive organs (e.g., uterus). 'Episiotomy' (A) is a perineal incision. 'Amniocentesis' (C) is diagnostic. 'Cholecystectomy' (D) is gallbladder removal. In nursing, precise terminology aids communication; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, matching procedure to documentation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing the preoperative checklist on the night shift in preparation for the patient's surgery, scheduled for 0800. Which tasks could the nurse complete at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the medical record for the history, physical, and signed informed consent,' as this task can be done on the night shift to ensure documentation is complete for an 0800 surgery. 'Last voiding' (A) requires patient input closer to surgery. 'Preop medication' (C) is timed near surgery, not night shift. 'Removing prosthesis' (D) is peri-procedure. In nursing, record verification ensures readiness; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, focusing on preparatory accuracy.