ATI LPN
Good Multiple Choice Question About Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is the priority laboratory test that the postanesthesia care nurse should monitor closely for an older adult patient with renal disease who retained fluid during a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum potassium,' as fluid retention in renal disease risks hyperkalemia dangerous for cardiac function in older adults post-surgery. 'Glucose' (A) isn't renal-specific. 'PT time' (C) tracks clotting, not fluid. 'BUN' (D) rises but isn't the priority over potassium's acute risk. In nursing, potassium monitoring prevents arrhythmias; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing electrolyte balance in renal compromise.
Question 2 of 5
The circulating nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist with patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. When documenting the administration of cisatracurium, which terminology should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 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 phenobarbital?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining the drug during the perioperative period,' as phenobarbital, an anticonvulsant, must continue to prevent seizures discontinuation risks withdrawal. 'ECG' (A) and 'BP' (B) aren't specific. 'Glucose' (D) is unrelated. In nursing, seizure control is critical; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, ensuring medication continuity.
Question 4 of 5
Which gauge catheter should the nurse use when initiating intravenous (IV) access for a preoperative patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a prescription sheet for preoperative client that states that he client must be NPO after midnight. The nurse would telephone the physician to clarify that which medication should be given to the client and not withheld?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.