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Good Multiple Choice Question About Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement, if made by a new circulating nurse, is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I will assist in preparing the operating room for the patient,' as it aligns with the circulating nurse's role managing the unsterile field, including OR setup. 'Gloved in the sterile field' (B) and 'suturing incisions' (C) are scrub nurse duties, requiring sterile attire. 'Full attire and gloves for unsterile items' (D) is incorrect circulating nurses aren't sterile and don't glove for unsterile tasks. In nursing, role clarity ensures safety; the circulating nurse facilitates, not performs, sterile tasks. A reflects NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment, distinguishing unsterile coordination from sterile intervention, preventing procedural overlap or contamination.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The patient is transferred to the operating table. Which dimension of the operative period is the patient currently experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intraoperative period,' as transfer to the operating table marks the start of the surgical procedure phase, distinct from preparation or recovery. 'Postoperative' (A) is after surgery. 'Preoperative' (B) is before entering the OR. 'Perioperative' (C) spans all phases, too broad here. In nursing, precise phase identification guides care focus D aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, reflecting the active surgical stage where interventions like anesthesia and incision occur.
Question 4 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 5 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.