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NCLEX Questions Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action will the nurse take immediately after surgery for a patient who received ketamine (Ketalar) as an anesthetic agent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Provide a quiet environment in the postanesthesia care unit,' as ketamine's hallucinogenic effects warrant a calm setting to reduce postoperative agitation. 'Higher analgesics' (A) aren't needed ketamine provides analgesia. 'Atropine for bradycardia' (B) is irrelevant ketamine increases heart rate. 'Question benzodiazepines' (C) is wrong they complement ketamine. In nursing, managing ketamine's side effects is key; D aligns with NCLEX Physiological Integrity, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the priority initial assessment for a patient who is admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respirations,' as airway and breathing (per ABCs) are the priority in PACU post-anesthesia assessing respirations detects hypoxia first. 'Heart rate' (A), 'temperature' (B), and 'blood pressure' (D) follow. In nursing, respiratory status drives immediate action; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, emphasizing airway management.
Question 3 of 5
Which term should the nurse document for a patient who is having surgery for the removal of the gallbladder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a preoperative patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for the patient who is prescribed amiodarone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining a baseline ECG,' as amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic, affects cardiac rhythm, and a preoperative ECG assesses risks like QT prolongation. 'Blood pressure' (B) is general, not specific. 'Hyperglycemia' (C) is unrelated. 'Tapering' (D) requires physician orders, not nurse action. In nursing, ECG monitoring ensures cardiac safety; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting drug-specific preparation.
Question 5 of 5
Which parameter for NPO status is appropriate when providing care to a pediatric patient in the preoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring no solid foods by mouth for six hours prior to the surgical procedure,' as pediatric NPO allows clear liquids to 2 hours, breast milk to 4 hours, and solids/formula to 6 hours unlike 'total NPO' (A), 'formula to 6' (C), or 'breast milk to 6' (D). In nursing, age-specific NPO reduces risk; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting guidelines.