ATI LPN
Perioperative Nursing Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which laboratory test should the postanesthesia care nurse monitor for a patient who is having difficulty regaining consciousness after a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum glucose,' as altered consciousness post-surgery may stem from hypoglycemia common with fasting or anesthesia effects. 'Potassium' (B) affects rhythm, not alertness. 'PT time' (C) monitors clotting, irrelevant here. 'BUN' (D) assesses kidneys, not consciousness. In nursing, glucose checks guide reversal (e.g., dextrose); A aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting metabolic causes of delayed recovery.
Question 2 of 5
The circulating nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist with patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. When documenting the administration of morphine sulfate, which terminology should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
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 dexamethasone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing for hyperglycemia,' as dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, raises blood sugar, requiring preoperative glucose checks. 'ECG' (A) and 'BP' (B) aren't primary concerns. 'Tapering' (D) is physician-ordered. In nursing, monitoring steroid effects prevents complications; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting metabolic risk assessment.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory test should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who may require a blood transfusion during the surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse receives a telephone call from the postanesthesia care unit stating that a client is being transferred to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to take which action first on arrival of the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.