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NCLEX Questions Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares to insert a peripheral intravascular catheter in a client requiring fluids. Which antiseptic is preferred for prepping the skin prior to insertion of the catheter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorhexadine,' as it's the CDC-preferred antiseptic for catheter insertion due to superior antimicrobial action unlike 'acetone' (A), harsh, 'alcohol' (B), less effective alone, or 'iodophor' (C), less persistent. In nursing, infection prevention is key; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting evidence-based practice.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer in the postoperative period. The nurse should include which of the following pieces of information in discussions with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted to the ER with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. The nurse notes during the assessment that the patient's ribs and xiphoid process are prominent. The patient states she exercises two to three times daily and her mother indicates that she is being treated for anorexia nervosa. How should the nurse best follow up these assessment data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa suggests malnutrition, risking electrolyte imbalances like hypokalemia, critical to correct pre-surgery to avoid metabolic issues. Dehiscence links more to obesity; pain management is routine; a high-sodium diet lacks evidence here. The nurse prioritizes physiologic stability, per preoperative assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a preadmission assessment of a patient scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy. Of what purpose of the preadmission assessment should the nurse be aware?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 90-year-old female patient is scheduled to undergo a partial mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when planning this patient's postoperative care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.