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Good Multiple Choice Question About Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
When monitoring for the effectiveness of treatment for a patient with a large anterior wall myocardial infarction, the most important information for the nurse to obtain is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as PAWP reflects left ventricular preload, a key indicator of cardiac function post-myocardial infarction. Elevated PAWP signals left ventricular failure, critical in anterior wall damage. CVP (choice A) monitors right heart, SVR (choice B) afterload, and PVR (choice C) pulmonary resistance less direct for left heart assessment. This aligns with physiological integrity in NCLEX, prioritizing data that detects failure early, guiding treatment to prevent further cardiac compromise.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient's endotracheal tube (ET), which was at the 22-cm mark, is now at the 25-cm mark and the patient is anxious and restless. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as tube displacement to 25 cm may indicate right mainstem intubation, requiring breath sound assessment. Reassurance (choice A) delays diagnosis, bagging (choice B) or notifying (choice D) follows confirmation. This prioritizes physiological integrity per NCLEX, ensuring airway placement in critical care.
Question 3 of 5
A 22-year-old tennis player has an arthroscopic repair of a rotator cuff injury performed in same-day surgery. When the nurse plans postoperative teaching for the patient, which information will be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as physical therapy starts day one post-surgery to prevent stiffness, crucial for rotator cuff recovery. Tennis may resume after rehab (choice A is false), the drop-arm test (choice C) assesses injury, not success, and prolonged immobilization (choice D) risks loss of motion. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, ensuring active rehabilitation to restore shoulder function.
Question 4 of 5
When doing discharge teaching for a 19-year-old patient who has had a repair of a fractured mandible, the nurse will include information about
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as teaching wire-cutting for emergencies (e.g., airway issues) is critical with jaw wiring. Tube feedings (choice A) end by discharge, high-fiber foods (choice C) aren't feasible with liquids, and dressings (choice D) aren't involved. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, ensuring patient safety post-mandible repair.
Question 5 of 5
A young man arrives in the emergency department with ankle swelling and severe pain after twisting his ankle playing basketball. Which of these prescribed collaborative interventions will the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
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