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Perioperative Nursing Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse educator facilitates student clinical experiences in the surgical suite. Which action, if performed by a student, would require the nurse educator to intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The student wears surgical scrubs in the semirestricted area,' as it's incorrect and requires intervention. In the semirestricted area (e.g., corridors), staff must wear surgical attire *and* cover all head and facial hair to maintain asepsis scrubs alone are insufficient. 'Mask at the sink area' (A) is correct for the restricted zone. 'Street clothes in the unrestricted area' (B) is appropriate (e.g., nursing station). 'Covering head and hair in the semirestricted area' (D) meets requirements when paired with scrubs. In nursing, enforcing surgical suite zones prevents contamination; C's omission of hair covering violates protocol, risking microbial spread. This aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, emphasizing strict adherence to aseptic standards over partial compliance.
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory test should the postanesthesia care nurse monitor for a patient who is having difficulty regaining consciousness after a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum glucose,' as altered consciousness post-surgery may stem from hypoglycemia common with fasting or anesthesia effects. 'Potassium' (B) affects rhythm, not alertness. 'PT time' (C) monitors clotting, irrelevant here. 'BUN' (D) assesses kidneys, not consciousness. In nursing, glucose checks guide reversal (e.g., dextrose); A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting metabolic causes of delayed recovery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a patient in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) who lost a large amount of blood during a surgical procedure. Which assessment finding should the nurse monitor this patient for based on the current data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia,' as significant blood loss triggers compensatory tachycardia to maintain perfusion a key sign of hypovolemia. 'Bradypnea' (A) isn't typical. 'Hypothermia' (C) or 'hypertension' (D) may occur but aren't primary. In nursing, monitoring tachycardia guides fluid replacement; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting circulatory response.
Question 4 of 5
The circulating nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist with patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. When documenting the administration of morphine sulfate, which terminology should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a preoperative patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for the patient who is prescribed dexamethasone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing for hyperglycemia,' as dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, raises blood sugar, requiring preoperative glucose checks. 'ECG' (A) and 'BP' (B) aren't primary concerns. 'Tapering' (D) is physician-ordered. In nursing, monitoring steroid effects prevents complications; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting metabolic risk assessment.