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Good Multiple Choice Question About Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient is transferred to the operating table. Which dimension of the operative period is the patient currently experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intraoperative period,' as transfer to the operating table marks the start of the surgical procedure phase, distinct from preparation or recovery. 'Postoperative' (A) is after surgery. 'Preoperative' (B) is before entering the OR. 'Perioperative' (C) spans all phases, too broad here. In nursing, precise phase identification guides care focus D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting the active surgical stage where interventions like anesthesia and incision occur.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a preoperative patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for the patient who is prescribed phenobarbital?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining the drug during the perioperative period,' as phenobarbital, an anticonvulsant, must continue to prevent seizures discontinuation risks withdrawal. 'ECG' (A) and 'BP' (B) aren't specific. 'Glucose' (D) is unrelated. In nursing, seizure control is critical; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, ensuring medication continuity.
Question 3 of 5
Which gauge catheter should the nurse use when initiating intravenous (IV) access for a preoperative patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a prescription sheet for preoperative client that states that he client must be NPO after midnight. The nurse would telephone the physician to clarify that which medication should be given to the client and not withheld?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is having surgical repair. What is the correct classification for this surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is classified as urgent because it addresses a potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt intervention to prevent rupture, though not always immediate like emergent surgery . Restorative surgery improves function, not the primary goal here, which is survival. Minor surgery doesn't fit the procedure's complexity or risk. The rationale hinges on timing and necessity: an AAA poses a significant rupture risk, necessitating surgery within hours to days, fitting the urgent category. This contrasts with emergent (immediate, e.g., active bleeding) or elective (planned) surgeries. Nursing prioritizes preoperative preparation and monitoring to stabilize the patient, reflecting the balance between urgency and controlled intervention.