NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Perioperative Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The circulating nurse is planning the care for an intraoperative client. Which statement is the expected outcome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The circulating nurse’s role focuses on preventing equipment-related injuries (e.g., burns, pressure sores) intraoperatively. Infection, vital signs, and recovery are broader concerns.
Question 2 of 5
Which problem would be most appropriate for the nurse to identify for the client experiencing acute pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alteration in comfort directly addresses acute pain’s impact, per NANDA-I. Coping, injury, and sensory input are secondary or unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning the care of the surgical client having procedural sedation. Which intervention has highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Procedural sedation risks respiratory depression; assessing respiratory status is critical for safety. Urinary output, ECG, and focus are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement should the nurse identify as the expected outcome for a client experiencing acute pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Participating in self-care indicates effective pain control, enabling function, the primary outcome. Medication reduction, relaxation, and instruction repetition are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The 68-year-old client scheduled for intestinal surgery does not have clear fecal contents after three (3) tap water enemas. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the surgeon ensures guidance on proceeding, as unclear returns may indicate obstruction or inadequate prep, risking complications. More enemas, IV fluids, or electrolytes are secondary.