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Perioperative Care Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which description illustrates the beginning of the postoperative period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The postoperative period begins with completion of surgery and transfer to the PACU , marking recovery onset. Arousal in OR , preoperative planning , and closure are earlier. The rationale defines timing: postoperative care starts post-procedure, focusing on stabilization in PACU, distinct from intraoperative or preoperative phases. Nursing shifts to monitoring and intervention, ensuring smooth transition, critical for recovery initiation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a postoperative patient's gastrointestinal system. What is the best indicator that peristaltic activity has resumed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Passing flatus or stool best indicates peristalsis resumption. Bowel sounds , hunger , and cramping are less definitive. The rationale focuses on function: flatus/stool confirm GI motility post-anesthesia, unlike sounds (early, inconsistent) or subjective signs. Nursing monitors this, ensuring recovery, critical for diet advancement, distinct from preliminary indicators.
Question 3 of 5
While in the PACU, the patient's blood pressure drops from an admission pressure of 126/82 to 106/78 with a pulse change of 70 to 94. The nurse administers oxygen and then:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increases the rate of the IV fluids,' as the BP drop and pulse rise suggest hypovolemia, treatable with fluids unlike 'notify provider' (B), premature, 'neurovascular checks' (C), unrelated, or 'cardiac monitor' (D), secondary. In nursing, fluid bolus stabilizes circulation; A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing volume restoration.
Question 4 of 5
Deep breathing is an important pre-operative teaching area. Which one of the following would be included in your teaching for the pre-operative patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preoperative teaching includes deep breathing for 3 seconds, repeated 15 times twice daily . Five seconds, 15 times or 5 times is less standard; 10 seconds is excessive. The rationale supports prevention: 3-second holds with frequent repetition expand lungs, reducing atelectasis risk post-anesthesia, per nursing protocols. This balances efficacy and feasibility, contrasting with longer or fewer reps, preparing patients for respiratory health.
Question 5 of 5
When using bipolar delivery of electrical current, the nurse should remember that.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.