ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Fundamentals Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action will the nurse need to do when preparing to assist with the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as cardiac monitoring detects dysrhythmias during catheter insertion through the heart. Troponin (choice A) isn't required, auscultation (choice B) occurs post-insertion, and NPO (choice C) isn't needed without anesthesia. This preparation ensures safety per NCLEX physiological integrity, allowing real-time response to complications during this invasive procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who is orally intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation is anxious and is fighting the ventilator. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A as coaching reduces anxiety and synchronizes breathing, avoiding sedation risks. Lorazepam (choice B) or propofol (choice D) may be secondary, and manual ventilation (choice C) is unnecessary. This prioritizes physiological integrity per NCLEX, promoting non-invasive solutions in critical care.
Question 3 of 5
A 48-year-old patient with a comminuted fracture of the left femur has Buck's traction in place while waiting for surgery. To assess for pressure areas on the patient's back and sacral area and to provide skin care, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as self-lifting maintains traction alignment while allowing skin assessment. Loosening traction (choice A) or turning (choices B, C) disrupts immobilization, risking fracture displacement. This aligns with NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, balancing skin integrity with orthopedic stability in pre-surgical care.
Question 4 of 5
The day after a having a right below-the-knee amputation, a patient complains of pain in the right foot. Which action is best for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as phantom pain, common post-amputation, requires immediate analgesia like other postoperative pain. Explaining (choice A) or predicting relief (choice D) doesn't address current distress, and loosening bandages (choice C) risks bleeding. This aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing pain management in acute care.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who arrives at the emergency department experiencing severe left knee pain is diagnosed with a patellar dislocation. The initial patient teaching by the nurse will focus on the need for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as realignment of a patellar dislocation requires anesthesia, the initial focus. Immobilization (choice A), flexion (choice B), and restrictions (choice D) follow. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing procedural preparation in emergency care.