ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting preoperative teaching with a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. The nurse needs to include which piece of information in discussions with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The patient arrives at the surgeon's office one week after surgery to have the sutures removed. Which classification would the nurse use when documenting care for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postoperative,' as suture removal one week after surgery falls in the recovery phase, post-procedure. 'Preoperative' (A) is before surgery. 'Perioperative' (C) spans pre-, intra-, and post-op, too broad here. 'Intraoperative' (D) is during surgery. In nursing, accurate phase classification guides care documentation; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting the ongoing recovery period over other stages.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a postoperative patient who is experiencing pain. The patient rates the pain at a 4 on a 1 to 10 numeric pain assessment scale. Which prescribed medication should the nurse administer to this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen,' as a pain score of 4 (mild-moderate) suits a non-opioid like ibuprofen, per pain management guidelines, unless contraindicated. 'Fentanyl' (A), 'morphine' (B), and 'hydromorphone' (D) are opioids for severe pain. In nursing, matching medication to pain level optimizes relief and safety; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing appropriate analgesia.
Question 4 of 5
Which American Society of Anesthesiologists' classification should the circulating nurse document for a patient who is brain-dead and having organs procured for donation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 6,' as ASA 6 is for brain-dead patients undergoing organ donation distinct from living patients. '3' (A), '4' (B), and '5' (C) apply to living patients with increasing severity. In nursing, ASA 6 ensures accurate status reporting; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, specifying a unique classification for deceased donors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse administers the preoperative medication to the patient one hour before elective surgery, and then discovers the preoperative consent is not signed. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notify the health-care provider that surgery will need to be canceled,' as administering preoperative medication (e.g., sedatives) before obtaining signed consent impairs the patient's ability to provide informed consent, violating legal and ethical standards. 'Sign quickly' (A) risks invalid consent under sedation. 'Family or power of attorney' (B) requires prior designation, not assumed. 'Send without consent' (C) is illegal. In nursing, ensuring valid consent is critical; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing patient autonomy and procedural legality over proceeding without authorization.