ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
To verify the correct placement of an oral endotracheal tube (ET) after insertion, the best initial action by the nurse is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as end-tidal COâ‚‚ monitoring provides rapid, accurate verification of tracheal placement. Auscultation (choice A) and chest movement (choice C) are less precise, and x-rays (choice B) confirm later. This aligns with NCLEX physiological integrity, ensuring airway security in critical care ventilation.
Question 2 of 5
The occupational health nurse will teach the patient whose job involves many hours of typing about the need to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A as a keyboard pad maintains wrist alignment, preventing repetitive strain injuries from typing. Stretching (choice B) helps during work, not just before; compression bandages (choice C) are unnecessary unless prescribed; and NSAIDs (choice D) are appropriate for pain relief. This reflects NCLEX Health Promotion and Maintenance, focusing on ergonomic interventions to mitigate strain, a common occupational hazard, ensuring long-term wrist health.
Question 3 of 5
Which action will the nurse take in order to evaluate the effectiveness of Buck's traction for a 62-year-old patient who has an intracapsular fracture of the right femur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as reduced hip pain indicates Buck's traction effectiveness in relieving spasm. Pulses (choice A) assess circulation, not traction; contractures (choice C) and dislocation (choice D) are unrelated risks. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, using pain as a primary outcome measure in traction evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is being discharged 4 days after hip replacement surgery using the posterior approach. Which patient action requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Before assisting a patient with ambulation 2 days after a total hip replacement, which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.