ATI LPN
Perioperative Care Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing action is appropriate when providing care to a patient who is exhibiting symptoms of a venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administer prescribed heparin,' as VTE (e.g., swelling, pain) requires anticoagulation to prevent clot growth standard treatment. 'Breath sounds' (A) assess lungs, not VTE directly. 'Hold opioids' (C) is irrelevant. 'Malignant hyperthermia' (D) is unrelated. In nursing, timely heparin administration is critical; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, targeting thrombus management.
Question 2 of 5
Which action by the circulating nurse is appropriate when providing care to a patient during the maintenance phase of general anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting drugs for administered for balanced anesthesia,' as the maintenance phase involves sustaining anesthesia, and the circulating nurse records agents used. 'Securing airway' (A) is induction. 'Oxygen by mask' (B) is pre-intubation. 'Suctioning' (C) is situational. In nursing, accurate records ensure continuity; D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting maintenance duties.
Question 3 of 5
Which identifier should the nurse use during the initial time-out to determine the right patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A preoperative client expresses anxiety to the nurse about upcoming surgery. Which response by the nurse is most likely to stimulate further discussion between the client and the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Can you share with me what you've been told about your surgery?,' as it invites the client to express knowledge and fears, fostering discussion unlike 'everyone's nervous' (A), dismissive, 'explain procedure' (B), or 'postop care' (D), both presumptive. In nursing, open-ended questions reduce anxiety; C aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, enhancing communication.
Question 5 of 5
Which statements best describe the preoperative period? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The preoperative period begins when the patient is scheduled for surgery and ends when they are transferred to the surgical suite . It is a phase focused on preparation, including establishing the need for surgery and providing testing and education (not listed but implied). Choice A is incorrect because the preoperative period does not start with a surgeon's appointment, which is part of the decision-making process, not the formal preoperative phase. Choice B is true but incomplete alone, while choice C is accurate but not the sole descriptor. Choice D is the most precise starting point, as scheduling initiates the preoperative timeline, during which assessments, consents, and preparations occur. This period ensures the patient is physically and mentally ready for surgery, with safety protocols like lab tests and patient education occurring systematically after scheduling.