ATI LPN
Questions on Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which term should the nurse document for a patient who is having surgery for the removal of female reproductive organs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hysterectomy,' as it denotes surgical removal of female reproductive organs (e.g., uterus). 'Episiotomy' (A) is a perineal incision. 'Amniocentesis' (C) is diagnostic. 'Cholecystectomy' (D) is gallbladder removal. In nursing, precise terminology aids communication; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, matching procedure to documentation.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the priority action by the nurse when a patient discloses a medication allergy during the health history prior to a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting the information on the patient's medical record,' as it ensures the allergy is communicated to the team priority over 'describing' (A), 'bracelet' (C), or 'family verification' (D). In nursing, documentation prevents errors; B aligns with NCLEX Perioperative, prioritizing record accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assess a client's surgical incision for signs of infection. Which finding by the nurse would be interpreted as a normal finding at the surgical site?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who can barely ambulate with a walker at home is having a left total knee replacement. What is the most appropriate category for this surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A total knee replacement for a patient with limited mobility is classified as restorative surgery because it aims to restore function and improve quality of life by replacing a damaged joint. Urgent surgery addresses immediate threats, like a ruptured aneurysm, not applicable here. Simple surgery is not a standard classification and suggests minimal complexity, which doesn't fit a major procedure like this. Palliative surgery relieves symptoms without curing, unlike this surgery's goal of functional restoration. The rationale hinges on the restorative intent: the procedure corrects a degenerative condition (e.g., osteoarthritis), enabling ambulation and reducing disability. This aligns with nursing's focus on enhancing patient independence, distinguishing it from curative (disease eradication) or palliative (symptom relief) categories.
Question 5 of 5
The preoperative patient tells the nurse that she is afraid that she may experience a reaction if she must receive blood during or after her surgery. What is the nurse's best response to the patient's concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best response is suggesting autologous donation because it addresses the patient's fear by offering a proactive solution using her own blood reduces reaction risks. Minimizing the need dismisses her concern, while claiming low reaction likelihood or strict procedures lacks specificity and reassurance. The rationale centers on empowerment: autologous donation aligns with patient autonomy, mitigates transfusion reactions (e.g., allergic or hemolytic), and is feasible if time allows. Nursing supports informed decision-making, reducing anxiety through practical options, enhancing trust and safety perception.