NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Perioperative Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering an opioid narcotic to the client. Which interventions should the nurse implement for client safety? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Verifying ID, witnessing waste, checking vital signs, and confirming allergies ensure opioid safety. Clarifying all orders is unnecessary unless unclear.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is completing the preoperative checklist. Which laboratory value should be reported to the health-care provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose of 60 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, risking perioperative complications, requiring immediate HCP notification. Normal hemoglobin, WBC, and potassium are safe.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention has priority for the nurse in the surgical holding area?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the surgical checklist ensures safety (e.g., site, consent), the priority in the holding area. Site prep, bathroom assistance, and restraints are secondary or intraoperative.
Question 4 of 5
Which client assessment data are priority for the postanesthesia care nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vital signs are the priority in PACU to monitor stability per ABCs. Bowel sounds, IV rate, and surgical site are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing a preoperative assessment on a male client who states, 'I am allergic to codeine.' Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about the reaction verifies the allergy type (e.g., anaphylaxis vs. nausea), guiding safe care. Bracelet, labeling, and documentation follow verification.