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2024 PACU NURSING 2 EXAM 1WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 PACU NURSING 2 EXAM1WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The primary purpose of the PACU is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSongoing critical
evaluation and stabilization of pt.
PACU stands for: - CORRECT-ANSWERSpost-anesthesia care unit
Urinary complications: - CORRECT-ANSWERSRetention, infection, altered
drug excretion
S/S paralytic ileus: - CORRECT-ANSWERSabd cramping that comes and goes,
loss of appetite, constipation, vomiting, inability to pass gas or feces, abd
distention
Postop GI complications: - CORRECT-ANSWERSNV, abd distention,
constipation
Dehiscence: - CORRECT-ANSWERSSurgical wound separation within 1 week
postop
Evisceration: - CORRECT-ANSWERSProtrusion of tissue through dehiscence
Cause of dehiscence: - CORRECT-ANSWERSobese, poor skin integrity
Effective ___ will promote effective healing. - CORRECT-ANSWERSpain
management
Benefits of early ambulation: - CORRECT-ANSWERSincreases muscle tone,
improves GI/urinary tract fx, stimulates circulation, assist in respiratory fx
When a pt is admitted to the PACU, what are the priority interventions the
RN performs?
A. assess surgical site, noting presence and character of drainage
B. assess the amount of urine output and the presence of the bladder
distention
C. assess for airway patency and quality of respirations, and obtain VS
D. review results of intraoperative lab values and medications received -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAirway
After admission to the PACU, which assessment requires the most immediate
attention?
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