ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Fundamentals Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who will be having surgery. The patient has just signed the consent form for the operation. What does the patient's signature indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient gives permission for the surgery to be performed,' as the signature on a consent form legally authorizes the procedure. It confirms voluntary agreement after risks and benefits are explained, per informed consent principles. 'Agrees with diagnosis' (A) isn't implied consent is about permission, not diagnostic alignment. 'Pay for costs' (C) relates to financial agreements, not consent. 'Told of all options' (D) is part of the process but not what the signature denotes. In nursing, ensuring valid consent protects patient autonomy and legal standards; B reflects this core intent per NCLEX Management of Care and Health Care Law concepts.
Question 2 of 5
Which action best describes how the scrub nurse maintains aseptic technique during surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Changes gloves after touching the upper arm of the surgeon's gown,' as it maintains asepsis surgical gown sleeves are sterile only to 2 inches above the elbow, so upper arm contact contaminates gloves, requiring replacement. 'Shoe covers' (A) aren't sterile. 'PPE' (B) protects staff, not the sterile field. 'All staff scrub' (C) is impractical circulating nurses don't scrub. In nursing, sterile field integrity is critical; D aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, targeting a specific breach over general precautions.
Question 3 of 5
Which action included in the perioperative patient plan of care can the charge nurse delegate to a surgical technologist?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon,' as it's within the surgical technologist's scrub role supporting the sterile field. 'Teaching' (B), 'ECG monitoring' (C), and 'postop report' (D) require RN-level judgment. In nursing, delegation optimizes team roles; A aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment and Delegation, matching task to training.
Question 4 of 5
The medical-surgical nurse is providing care to a postoperative patient who is experiencing an elevated temperature. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to gather more information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: White blood cell (WBC) count,' as an elevated temperature post-surgery suggests infection, and WBCs (elevated or shifted) provide insight. 'Platelets' (A) relate to clotting, not fever. 'Glucose' (B) and 'RBCs' (C) don't indicate infection. In nursing, WBC monitoring guides antibiotic decisions; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing infection detection.
Question 5 of 5
Which personal protective equipment should the scrub nurse don to decrease the likelihood of a splash injury during a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eyewear,' as it specifically protects against splash injuries to the eyes critical for the scrub nurse in the sterile field. 'Gloves' (A) and 'gown' (B) shield hands and body, not eyes. 'Mask' (C) covers the face but not fully the eyes. In nursing, eyewear reduces exposure to bloodborne pathogens; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing targeted protection during high-risk procedures.