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NCLEX Questions Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with obese patients and of primary concern when scheduled for surgery? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obese patients face surgical risks like sleep apnea , hypoventilation , wound dehiscence , and wound infection . Choice A is selected as primary for CSV format, but all apply. The rationale explains physiology: obesity increases sleep apnea and hypoventilation risks, impairing oxygenation under anesthesia; excess adipose tissue delays healing, raising dehiscence and infection rates. Nursing assesses these monitoring breathing, optimizing positioning, and ensuring wound care mitigating complications like respiratory arrest or sepsis. This holistic approach contrasts with single-condition focus, addressing obesity's systemic impact on perioperative safety.
Question 2 of 5
The limit for exposure to ethylene oxide are of airborne ethylene oxide expressed as a time weighted average for an eight hour work shift in a 40 hour work week.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer in the postoperative period. The nurse should include which of the following pieces of information in discussions with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted to the ER with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. The nurse notes during the assessment that the patient's ribs and xiphoid process are prominent. The patient states she exercises two to three times daily and her mother indicates that she is being treated for anorexia nervosa. How should the nurse best follow up these assessment data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa suggests malnutrition, risking electrolyte imbalances like hypokalemia, critical to correct pre-surgery to avoid metabolic issues. Dehiscence links more to obesity; pain management is routine; a high-sodium diet lacks evidence here. The nurse prioritizes physiologic stability, per preoperative assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a preadmission assessment of a patient scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy. Of what purpose of the preadmission assessment should the nurse be aware?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.