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NCLEX Practice Questions on Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The postanesthesia care nurse is providing care to a patient with fluid volume overload who is experiencing cardiac dysrhythmias. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum potassium,' as dysrhythmias in fluid overload often stem from potassium imbalances (hyper- or hypokalemia) critical to monitor. 'Glucose' (A) doesn't directly cause dysrhythmias. 'PT time' (C) is for clotting. 'BUN' (D) reflects kidney function, not rhythm. In nursing, potassium guides arrhythmia management (e.g., diuretics); B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting cardiac stability.
Question 2 of 5
The circulating nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist with patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. When documenting the administration of succinylcholine, which terminology should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 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 insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing blood glucose levels closely during the perioperative period,' as insulin requires tight glucose monitoring due to fasting and stress. 'ECG' (A) and 'BP' (B) are secondary. 'Holding' (C) risks hyperglycemia. In nursing, glucose control prevents crises; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing diabetic management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just reassessed the condition of a postoperative client who was admitted 1 hour ago to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to monitor which parameter most carefully during the next hour?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine output of 20 ml/hour,' as it's below the minimum 30 mL/hour for adults, signaling potential renal or circulatory issues post-surgery requiring close monitoring. 'Temperature of 37.6 C' (B) is normal. 'Blood pressure of 114/70' (C) is stable. 'Serous drainage' (D) is expected. In nursing, urine output reflects perfusion; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing early detection of complications over normal findings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing the client for transfer to the operating room (OR). The nurse should take which of the following actions in the care of this client at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.