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Good Multiple Choice Question About Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The preoperative order is lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg intravenous (IV) now. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take prior to the administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assist the patient to the bathroom to void,' as lorazepam, a sedative, impairs mobility and consciousness, making pre-administration voiding critical unlike 'potassium' (A), unrelated, 'allergy' (B), irrelevant, or 'nausea explanation' (C), incorrect. In nursing, safety precedes sedation; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, ensuring bladder emptying reduces intraoperative risks.
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory result would require immediate intervention by the nurse for the client scheduled for surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium 2.4 mEq/L,' as hypokalemia risks arrhythmias under anesthesia, requiring urgent action unlike 'calcium 9.2' (B), normal, 'bleeding time 2' (C), normal, or 'hemoglobin 15' (D), normal. In nursing, electrolyte imbalances prompt intervention; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing surgical safety.
Question 3 of 5
The safest option for drapes during a laser procedure are?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is admitted to the ED complaining of severe abdominal pain, stating that he has been vomiting coffee-ground like emesis. The patient is diagnosed with a perforated gastric ulcer and is informed that he needs surgery. When can the patient most likely anticipate that the surgery will be scheduled?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emergency surgeries are unplanned and occur with little time for preparation for the patient or the perioperative team. An active bleed, such as that from a perforated gastric ulcer with coffee-ground emesis, is considered an emergency, requiring immediate surgical intervention because the condition may be life-threatening. Delaying surgery for 24 hours or a week risks further deterioration, while waiting for elective surgeries to finish is impractical and dangerous. The priority is stabilizing the patient, aligning with emergency protocols in preoperative nursing management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is creating the care plan for a 70-year-old obese patient who has been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a colon resection. This patient's age and increased body mass index mean that she is at increased risk for what complication in the postoperative period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.