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PACU AND CPAN CONTENT EXAM 2025LATEST TEST WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
RATED A+
in outpatient surgery, a patient has had a reversal agent in Phase
I PACU. 20min later, the patient is transferred to Phase II PACU.
Suddenly, the patient is exhibiting the following signs and
symptoms: drowsy and unarousable, respirations are 8 and
shallow, blood pressure is 90/60, and the heart rate is 58. the
initial nursing management of this patient is the following: Correct
Answer bag-valve-mask at 15L/min
the total body water in the normal adult is: Correct Answer 70%
the perianesthesia nurse should discontinue the use of
intravenous opioids when there is/are: Correct Answer signs of
an allergic reaction
when caring for the patient who has just had a lumbar epidural
catheter placed, all of the following are true except: Correct
Answer continuous administration of the medication is
appropriate with a dermatome level of T3
factors influencing nausea and vomiting are either peripheral or
central in origin. which of the following are peripheral factors?
Correct Answer major intra-abdominal surgery and premature
oral intake of fluids
the best position for the prevention of aspiration is: Correct
Answer head down and left lateral
,malignant hyperthermia may be triggered by which agent Correct
Answer succinylcholine
which of the following can mimic MH? Correct Answer - thyroid
storm
- cocaine / ecstasy overdose
- sepsis
if a patient undergoing a major abdominal surgery is more likely to
become hypothermic than another patient having a ventral hernia
repair and both surgeries take approximately two hours, what
would be the minimum ambient room temperature? Correct
Answer 68 deg farenheit
a true core temperature can be measured by all of the methods
except: Correct Answer an infrared tympanic temperature
you have just admitted a frail 92 yearold female to the PACU after
her hip fracture repair. on assessment, you note several large flat
bruised areas on her hands and arms. you: Correct Answer -
continue your assessment by reviewing the chart
- continue your assessment by receiving report from the
anesthesiologist
bradycardia may be life threatening in the infant/small child and
requires immediate attention: Correct Answer true
for perianesthesia teaching to be effective it must: Correct Answer
- be tailored to the patient's identified needs
- be presented in a manner in which the patient can understand
- be modified to overcome sensory and language barriers
- use simple phrases, repetition, and return demonstration
,documentation of all teaching, both preoperative and
postoperative serves as a: Correct Answer - reference for the
patient to review
- checklist for the nurse to refer to
- legal and chart auditing purposes
discharge criteria are established: Correct Answer - in
collaboration with nursing, the department of anesthesiology, and
medical staff
- use specific assessment parameters
- must be approved by the department of anesthesiology and
medical staff
when preparing the phase II patient for discharge, the
perianesthesia nurse completes the following except: Correct
Answer discharges the patient 60min after admission to phase II
identify three ways to limit exposure to radiation Correct Answer -
decrease the time of exposure
- increase the distance from the radiation source
- place an absorbent shield between staff and the radiation source
name three major complications of cardiac catheterization Correct
Answer - death
- stroke
- cardiac perforation
absolute contraindications for the use of MRI technology include:
Correct Answer - pacemakers
- implanted defibrilators
- implanted drug infusers
a 30 y/o male 90 kg is scheduled for a knee arthroscopy. NPO at
midnight. surgery start time is 0800. OR length is 1 hr. total fluids
require: Correct Answer 1840
, 3 Correct Answer When educating the patient on what to expect
during the administration of spinal anesthesia, the perianesthesia
nurse understands that the progression of blockage occurs in the
following order:
1. sensory, motor, autonomic
2. motor, sensory, autonomic
3. autonomic, sensory, motor
4. motor, autonomic, sensory
3 Correct Answer After extubation of a patient, which of the
following would be considered most serious?
1. Sore throat
2. Impaired swallowing ability
3. Inspiratory stridor
4. Hoarseness
1 Correct Answer Which of the following interventions would be
used first to maintain adequate perfusion and oxygen supply to
cardiac muscles following hepatic surgery in a patient with a
history of coronary artery disease:
1. Ensure a hemoglobin concentration ≥ 10 g.
2. Treat tachydysrhythmias and hypotension.
3. Monitor oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry.
4. Administer appropriate medications.
4 Correct Answer The use of the pulse oximeter has become a
routine part of PACU care. The post anesthesia nurse may decide
that oximetry monitoring is indicated when the patient:
1. has had minor surgery.
2. has normal vital signs.
3. has had regional anesthesia.
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