ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a patient who is using Buck's traction after a hip fracture, which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
After change-of-shift report in the progressive care unit, who should the nurse care for first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as suspected urosepsis requires antibiotics within an hour to prevent SIRS/septic shock, the highest priority. Crackles (choice A), bradycardia (choice C), and stable anaphylaxis (choice D) are less urgent. This reflects NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, prioritizing sepsis intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient on his first day after surgery. The nurse informs the patient that the plan is to sit in the chair and ambulate in the hallway. The patient states that he is in pain and has no intention of getting out of bed. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It's important to move around so you don't get a blood clot in your leg,' as it educates the patient on why ambulation prevents deep vein thrombosis (DVT) a key postoperative risk encouraging compliance. 'Doctor ordered' (B) is authoritative but lacks teaching value. 'Rest until tomorrow' (C) delays care, increasing DVT risk. 'Call the doctor' (D) avoids addressing the issue directly. In nursing, patient education fosters participation in recovery; A aligns with NCLEX Reduction of Risk Potential and Patient Education, balancing empathy with clinical necessity over passive or directive responses.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just reassessed the condition of a post-operative 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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which data identified during the perioperative assessment alert the nurse that special protection techniques should be implemented during surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: History of spinal and hip arthritis,' as it signals a need for special positioning (e.g., padding, alignment) to prevent injury during surgery unlike other options. 'Pet allergy' (A) is irrelevant intraoperatively. 'Anxiety' (C) doesn't require physical protection. 'Sip of water' (D) isn't a contraindication. In nursing, tailored positioning reduces complications; B aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, prioritizing musculoskeletal protection over unrelated factors.