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CST - Chapter 15 – PACU questions withright answers.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit ANS - What does PACU stand for?
postoperative, emergency ANS - The PACU is staffed by critical nurses care nurses who are trained in
__________ recovery and ___________ medicine.
Immediately ANS - Patients are admitted to the PACU ______ after surgery and monitoring devices are
set up (ECG, pulse oximeter, oxygen and suction).
Pain, airway, oxygen, temperature ANS - Once a patient is admitted to the PACU the patient's level of
______ and consciousness, _____, circulatory status, _____ perfusion, and _____ are then assessed.
Handover ANS - After a patient has been admitted to the PACU and is stable the circulator nurse
performs a ______ to the PACU nurse. This means that the circulator communicates all information
needed to update the PACU nurse on the patient's physiological status before and during surgery.
Anesthesia Care Provider ANS - What does ACP stand for?
Information During handover ANS - - Patient history, preoperative status
- The exact surgery performed, including site
- The length of time anesthesia was delivered and drugs given
- Estimated blood loss and IV fluids administered
- Condition of wounds and drains
- ASA score
- Any complications
- Information about family members
, Bleeding ANS - Changes in wound drainage may indicate ______, which requires an immediate medical
response.
Health Status ANS - The ASA score reflects the patient's overall ____ _____.
American Society of Anesthesiologists ANS - What does ASA stand for?
Head to toe, focused ANS - After the PACU nurse accepts the handover an assessment is then
performed. This can be either a ____ ____ _____ assessment or a ______ assessment.
Focused ANS - A ______ assessment focuses on specific criteria, such as respiration, circulation, pain,
and level of consciousness.
Head to Toe ANS - The ______assessment cover all or most body systems.
Patient Assessment and Care: ANS - 1. Respiratory System
2. Circulation
3. Core Temperature
4. Abdomen
5. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
6. Neurological Function
7. Pain
8. Muscular Response
9. Renal Function
10. Wound Assessment
11. Catheters and Tubing
Auscultation ANS - Respiratory System: The airway is assessed by _______ (listening with a
stethoscope) and by observation for signs of airway obstruction. The respiratory rate and rhythm are
also measured.
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