ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a patient who has received a general anesthetic, the circulating nurse notes red, raised wheals on the patient's arms. Which action should the nurse take immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notify the anesthesia care practitioner (ACP) immediately,' as wheals suggest an allergic or anaphylactic reaction to anesthesia potentially life-threatening, requiring urgent ACP intervention. 'Lotion' (A) and 'drapes' (B) don't address the cause. 'Recheck later' (C) delays care. In nursing, rapid response to allergic signs is critical; D aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing emergency action over observation or palliation.
Question 2 of 5
Which classification should the nurse document, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for a patient who is diagnosed with a mild systemic disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 2,' as ASA 2 denotes a patient with mild systemic disease (e.g., controlled hypertension) per the American Society of Anesthesiologists posing minimal surgical risk. '3' (B) is severe disease. '4' (C) is life-threatening. '5' (D) is moribund. In nursing, accurate ASA classification informs anesthesia planning; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting risk assessment precision.
Question 3 of 5
Which action should the circulating nurse anticipate during the induction of general anesthesia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering oxygen to the patient by face mask,' as induction typically begins with preoxygenation via mask to build reserves. 'Securing airway' (A) follows (e.g., intubation). 'Balanced anesthesia' (C) is maintenance. 'Suctioning' (D) is reactive. In nursing, anticipating oxygenation aids safety; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting induction's initial step.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the priority nursing action when providing patient care during the preoperative phase of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client scheduled for surgery. The nurse should include which activity in the nursing care plan for the client on the day of surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Have the client void immediately before going into surgery,' to empty the bladder, reducing intraoperative risks unlike 'no oral hygiene' (A), incorrect, '24-hour fasting' (B), excessive, or 'report slight BP/pulse rise' (D), normal anxiety response. In nursing, voiding ensures safety; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing procedural preparation.