ATI LPN
Fundamental of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
A patient who returned to the unit a few hours ago from the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) following a surgical procedure.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the urinary drainage from a patient who returned to the unit a few hours ago from the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) following a surgical procedure. The urine total is 54 mL for the last 2 hours. The most appropriate nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of less than 30 mL per hour is concerning for decreased renal perfusion, possibly due to hypovolemia or other postoperative complications. The provider should be notified for further evaluation and intervention.
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Question 2 of 5
The four phases of surgical care are preoperative care, intraoperative care, post anesthesia care, and:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postoperative care begins after the patient leaves the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and continues until full recovery, including wound healing, pain management, and preventing complications.
Extract:
An illiterate patient signs the surgical consent form with an 'X.'
Question 3 of 5
The illiterate patient signs the surgical consent form with an 'X.' The nurse is aware that this 'X' is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An 'X' is a valid legal signature if a witness verifies that the patient understands and voluntarily consents to the procedure.
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Question 4 of 5
What is the meaning of the following term: perioperative care
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perioperative care includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.
Extract:
A patient scheduled for surgery.
Question 5 of 5
To help prevent errors in the surgical procedure, the National Patient Safety Goal instituted a directive that prior to presurgical medication, each patient must:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgical site marking should be done with patient participation before anesthesia to confirm accuracy and prevent wrong-site surgery.