ATI LPN
NCLEX Practice Questions on Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a left below-the-knee amputation 48 hours ago. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the patient is reporting a burning sensation in the toes of his left foot, which is no longer there. What does this finding suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The circulating nurse is monitoring a patient under spinal anesthesia. What complication should the nurse watch for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient on postoperative day 2 following a colectomy. The patient's temperature is 101.8°F (38.8°C). What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy 36 hours ago. The patient reports difficulty swallowing and hoarseness. What should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A circulating nurse notes the surgeon dons gown and gloves using appropriate sterile procedure but then folds hands together below hips. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.