NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Perioperative Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which situation is an example of the nurse fulfilling the role of client advocate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contacting the HCP for inadequate pain relief advocates for the client’s comfort. Bringing medication, collaborating, and teaching are supportive but less advocacy-focused.
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 assessing a client in the day surgery unit who states, 'I am really afraid of having this surgery. I'm afraid of what they will find.' Which statement would be the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about fears encourages the client to express concerns, fostering therapeutic communication. Reassurance, asking 'why,' or assuming feelings are less empathetic.
Question 4 of 5
Which situation is an example of the nurse fulfilling the role of client advocate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contacting the HCP for inadequate pain relief advocates for the client’s comfort. Bringing medication, collaborating, and teaching are supportive but less advocacy-focused.
Question 5 of 5
Which client outcome would the nurse identify for the preoperative client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Demonstrating pillow splinting for deep breathing prepares the client to prevent atelectasis, a measurable preoperative outcome. Lab reporting, complication-free periods, and advance directives are not client actions.