ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has an intraaortic balloon pump in place. Which action should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as hourly urine output monitors cardiac output and balloon placement effects. Supine positioning (choice A) isn't mandatory up to 30 degrees is allowed; anticoagulants (choice B) prevent clots; and full ROM (choice D) risks displacement. This aligns with NCLEX physiological integrity, ensuring renal perfusion assessment in critical care.
Question 2 of 5
After change-of-shift report, which patient should the progressive care nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 32-year-old patient who has had an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of left lower leg fractures continues to complain of severe pain in the leg 15 minutes after receiving the prescribed IV morphine. Pulses are faintly palpable and the foot is cool. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A as severe pain, weak pulses, and a cool foot suggest compartment syndrome, requiring immediate provider notification. Redness (choice B) checks infection, elevation (choice C) worsens ischemia, and blood pressure (choice D) delays action. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing urgent intervention to prevent limb loss.
Question 4 of 5
When giving home care instructions to a patient who has comminuted forearm fractures and a long-arm cast on the left arm, which information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as swelling or numbness signals complications like compartment syndrome, needing urgent reporting. Shoulder elevation (choice A) isn't needed, hand movement (choice B) reduces swelling, and NSAIDs (choice D) are appropriate. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, teaching vigilance in cast care.
Question 5 of 5
A 42-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with a left femur fracture. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.