ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Fundamentals Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action included in the perioperative patient plan of care can the charge nurse delegate to a surgical technologist?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon,' as it's within the surgical technologist's scrub role supporting the sterile field. 'Teaching' (B), 'ECG monitoring' (C), and 'postop report' (D) require RN-level judgment. In nursing, delegation optimizes team roles; A aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment and Delegation, matching task to training.
Question 2 of 5
Which personal protective equipment should the scrub nurse don to decrease the likelihood of a splash injury during a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eyewear,' as it specifically protects against splash injuries to the eyes critical for the scrub nurse in the sterile field. 'Gloves' (A) and 'gown' (B) shield hands and body, not eyes. 'Mask' (C) covers the face but not fully the eyes. In nursing, eyewear reduces exposure to bloodborne pathogens; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing targeted protection during high-risk procedures.
Question 3 of 5
Which drug should the nurse prepare for the anesthesiologist to reverse the effects of cisatracurium during a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neostigmine,' as it reverses nondepolarizing muscle relaxants like cisatracurium by inhibiting cholinesterase. 'Fentanyl' (A) is an opioid. 'Atropine' (B) and 'glycopyrrolate' (D) manage secretions, not reversal. In nursing, preparing neostigmine ensures timely recovery; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting specific antidote use.
Question 4 of 5
Which should the nurse teach the patient regarding NPO status prior to a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No clear liquids by mouth for two hours prior to the surgery,' per ASA guidelines solids 6-8 hours, clear liquids 2 hours to reduce aspiration risk. '12 hours' (A) is excessive. 'Six hours solids' (B) is partial. 'Four hours liquids' (C) is too long. In nursing, NPO education ensures safety; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting current standards.
Question 5 of 5
A postoperative client asks the nurse why it is so important to deep-breathe and cough after surgery. When formulating a response, the nurse incorporates the understanding that retained pulmonary secretions in a postoperative client can lead to which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumonia,' as retained secretions foster bacterial growth, leading to lung inflammation unlike 'hypoxemia' (B), a symptom, 'fluid imbalance' (C), unrelated, or 'pulmonary embolism' (D), clot-based. In nursing, teaching coughing prevents pneumonia; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, emphasizing postoperative respiratory risk education.