NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Perioperative Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The male client in the day surgery unit complains of difficulty urinating postoperatively. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standing to void facilitates urination by using gravity, a non-invasive first step. Catheterization, IV fluids, and oral fluids are more invasive or secondary.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which problem is appropriate for the nurse to identify for a client in the intraoperative phase of surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risk for injury (e.g., from positioning, equipment) is a primary intraoperative concern, per NANDA-I. Comfort, disuse, and gas exchange are more postoperative or anesthesia-related.
Question 4 of 5
The male client in the day surgery unit complains of difficulty urinating postoperatively. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standing to void facilitates urination by using gravity, a non-invasive first step. Catheterization, IV fluids, and oral fluids are more invasive or secondary.
Question 5 of 5
Which technique would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement when assessing a four (4)-year-old client in acute pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The FACES pain scale (pointing to faces) is age-appropriate for a 4-year-old, per pediatric pain assessment guidelines. Simple words are vague, numeric scales are for older children, and scheduled medication is not assessment.