ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which classification should the nurse document, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for a patient who is diagnosed with a mild systemic disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 2,' as ASA 2 denotes a patient with mild systemic disease (e.g., controlled hypertension) per the American Society of Anesthesiologists posing minimal surgical risk. '3' (B) is severe disease. '4' (C) is life-threatening. '5' (D) is moribund. In nursing, accurate ASA classification informs anesthesia planning; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting risk assessment precision.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the priority nursing action when providing patient care during the preoperative phase of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client scheduled for surgery. The nurse should include which activity in the nursing care plan for the client on the day of surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Have the client void immediately before going into surgery,' to empty the bladder, reducing intraoperative risks unlike 'no oral hygiene' (A), incorrect, '24-hour fasting' (B), excessive, or 'report slight BP/pulse rise' (D), normal anxiety response. In nursing, voiding ensures safety; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing procedural preparation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the status of the postoperative client. The nurse would become most concerned with which of the following signs, which could indicate an evolving complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing restlessness,' as it may signal shock or pain, an evolving issue unlike 'BP 110/70, pulse 86' (A), normal, 'hypoactive bowel sounds' (C), expected, or 'negative Homans'' (D), normal. In nursing, restlessness prompts investigation; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting complication detection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse screens a preoperative patient for conditions that may increase the risk for complications during the perioperative period. Which conditions are possible risk factors? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risk factors for perioperative complications include obesity , age over 65 , and chronic conditions like pulmonary disease (choice E, not listed here). Emotionally stable reduces psychological risk, not physical complications. Marathon runner suggests fitness, lowering risk. The rationale focuses on physiological vulnerabilities: obesity increases anesthesia and wound healing risks due to excess adipose tissue; advanced age (67) reduces organ reserve, heightening complications like cardiac events; pulmonary disease impairs oxygenation. These align with nursing assessments to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring tailored interventions like weight management or respiratory support, contrasting with protective factors like fitness or emotional stability.