NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Perioperative Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The three (3)-day postoperative client is complaining of unrelieved pain at the incision site one (1) hour after the administration of narcotic pain medication. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unrelieved pain post-narcotic may indicate complications (e.g., infection, hematoma), requiring assessment first. Additional medication, imagery, or HOB elevation follow.
Question 2 of 5
The three (3)-day postoperative client is complaining of unrelieved pain at the incision site one (1) hour after the administration of narcotic pain medication. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unrelieved pain post-narcotic may indicate complications (e.g., infection, hematoma), requiring assessment first. Additional medication, imagery, or HOB elevation follow.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Which problem should the nurse identify as priority for client who is one (1) day postoperative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemorrhaging is a life-threatening risk in the first 24–48 hours post-surgery, the priority. Injury, fluid excess, and infection are secondary.
Question 5 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.