Which statement should the nurse identify as the expected outcome for

NCLEX Questions Perioperative Nursing

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Question 1 of 5.

Which statement should the nurse identify as the expected outcome for a client experiencing acute pain?

A. The client will have decreased use of medication.

B. The client will participate in self-care activities.

C. The client will use relaxation techniques.

D. The client will repeat instructions about medications.

Explanation: Participating in self-care indicates effective pain control, enabling function, the primary outcome. Medication reduction, relaxation, and instruction repetition are secondary.

Question 2 of 5.

An adult is to have abdominal surgery this morning. Immediately preoperatively, the nurse must ensure that he:

A. is comfortable.

B. has an empty bowel.

C. practices coughing.

D. voids.

Explanation: Ensuring the client voids immediately before surgery prevents bladder distension during the procedure and reduces the risk of postoperative urinary complications.

Question 3 of 5.

An adult was given meperidine HCl (Demerol) 75 mg and atropine sulfate 0.4 mg as preoperative medications. On her arrival in the operating room, she says to the nurse, 'My mouth is very dry.' What is the best response for the nurse to make?

A. I will tell the doctor about that.'

B. That is a normal response to your medication.'

C. Have you ever had an allergic reaction to any other drugs?'

D. Everything is going to be all right.'

Explanation: Atropine, an anticholinergic, commonly causes dry mouth by reducing secretions, a normal and expected effect.

Question 4 of 5.

A young man had an emergency appendectomy for a ruptured appendix and is in the postanesthesia care unit. A Penrose drain is in place. After he recovers from anesthesia, how should he be positioned?

A. Right Sims' position

B. Dorsal

C. Trendelenburg position

D. Semi-sitting position

Explanation: The semi-sitting position promotes drainage via the Penrose drain and enhances respiratory function after recovery from anesthesia.

Question 5 of 5.

A man who is recovering from a prostatectomy complains of pain in his left calf. The nurse observes slight ankle swelling and elicits the Homan's sign. What is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?

A. Tell him to stay in bed and notify the charge nurse

B. Massage his leg to relieve the pain

C. Place a blanket roll under his left knee

D. Encourage active ambulation

Explanation: Positive Homan's sign and swelling suggest thrombophlebitis; bed rest and notification prevent dislodging a potential thrombus, which could cause an embolus.