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Perioperative Nursing Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action should the perioperative nurse take to best protect the patient from burn injury during surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure correct placement of the grounding pad,' as it directly prevents burns from electrosurgical units by dispersing current safely unlike broader fire safety measures. 'Sprinklers' (B) and 'extinguisher' (C) address fire response, not prevention. 'Equipment service' (D) ensures function but not patient-specific protection. In nursing, grounding pad placement is a primary safeguard; A aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, prioritizing direct patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a postoperative patient who is experiencing pain. The patient rates the pain at a 4 on a 1 to 10 numeric pain assessment scale. Which prescribed medication should the nurse administer to this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen,' as a pain score of 4 (mild-moderate) suits a non-opioid like ibuprofen, per pain management guidelines, unless contraindicated. 'Fentanyl' (A), 'morphine' (B), and 'hydromorphone' (D) are opioids for severe pain. In nursing, matching medication to pain level optimizes relief and safety; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing appropriate analgesia.
Question 3 of 5
Which American Society of Anesthesiologists' classification should the circulating nurse document for a patient who is brain-dead and having organs procured for donation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 6,' as ASA 6 is for brain-dead patients undergoing organ donation distinct from living patients. '3' (A), '4' (B), and '5' (C) apply to living patients with increasing severity. In nursing, ASA 6 ensures accurate status reporting; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, specifying a unique classification for deceased donors.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administers the preoperative medication to the patient one hour before elective surgery, and then discovers the preoperative consent is not signed. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notify the health-care provider that surgery will need to be canceled,' as administering preoperative medication (e.g., sedatives) before obtaining signed consent impairs the patient's ability to provide informed consent, violating legal and ethical standards. 'Sign quickly' (A) risks invalid consent under sedation. 'Family or power of attorney' (B) requires prior designation, not assumed. 'Send without consent' (C) is illegal. In nursing, ensuring valid consent is critical; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing patient autonomy and procedural legality over proceeding without authorization.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a patient, diagnosed with asthma, for surgery. Which should the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.