ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which inhalation anesthetic gas can cause retinopathy in premature infants?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The surgeon needs a suture material that will not degrade over time but becomes encapsulated and supports a tissue structure that will continue to be exposed to pressure and stretching forces throughout the patient's life. These physical properties are best described by a suture that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 68-year-old patient has been in the intensive care unit for 4 days and has a nursing diagnosis of disturbed sensory perception related to sleep deprivation. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as clustering nursing activities minimizes sleep disruption, addressing the root cause of disturbed sensory perception due to sleep deprivation. Sedatives or opioids (choice A) may reduce REM sleep, worsening perception issues, and are not ideal for long-term sleep promotion in critical care. Silencing alarms (choice C) compromises patient safety by risking undetected emergencies, while eliminating assessments (choice D) neglects monitoring needs. Clustering allows rest periods without sacrificing vigilance, aligning with psychosocial integrity principles in the NCLEX framework. This approach balances patient comfort and safety, reflecting evidence-based care that preserves sleep cycles critical for cognitive function in ICU settings.
Question 4 of 5
An intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) is being used for a patient who is in cardiogenic shock. Which assessment data indicate to the nurse that the goals of treatment with the IABP are being met?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as a normal CO of 5 L/min indicates IABP success in improving perfusion in cardiogenic shock. Low urine output (choice A), tachycardia (choice B), and reduced SV (choice D) suggest ongoing shock. This reflects NCLEX physiological integrity, evaluating therapy effectiveness through a key cardiac parameter.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for the patient with a pulmonary artery (PA) pressure catheter, the nurse observes that the PA waveform indicates that the catheter is in the wedged position. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D as a wedged catheter risks pulmonary infarction, requiring balloon deflation and repositioning by a provider. Zeroing (choice A) or flushing (choice B) doesn't unwedge, and notifying (choice C) follows correction. This aligns with NCLEX physiological integrity, prioritizing circulation safety in ICU.