NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Perioperative Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The preoperative checklist ensures all safety measures (e.g., consent, NPO, allergies) are verified, the first step. Spouse signature, I&O, and sedatives follow checklist completion.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement made by the client who is postoperative abdominal surgery indicates the discharge teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing antibiotics prevents infection, a key teaching point. Weekly temperature checks are excessive, pain medication is often needed, and showering is allowed sooner.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which client would the nurse identify as having the highest risk for developing postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obesity, diabetes, and insulin use increase risks for infection, poor wound healing, and glycemic instability, the highest risk profile. Arthritis, cholecystectomy, and anemia/smoking are less severe.
Question 5 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.