PERIANESTHESIA NURSING EXAM LATEST 2025
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What does perianesthsia nursing encompass Correct Answer
Before during and after anesthesia administration
What departments is Perianesthesia nursing practiced Correct
Answer Preadmission testing
preoperative care unit
preoperative holding
Post anesthesia care unit
extended care unit
What are the expected abilities of a PACU nurse Correct Answer
Patient status changes frequently and continuously nurse must be
adaptable and flexible
2 PACU nurse should be competent regarding age-specific care
and complicated cardiac and respiratory care of the patient
3 ambulatory care setting nurses often cross train a nurse who
was initially in our nurse may cross train into both pre-op and
pack you or vice versa
4 PACU nurses hold ACLS and PALs certificates
What is the scope of the interview in permission testing Correct
Answer Health history
list of medications including over-the-counter and herbal
any labs and x-rays or EKG test necessary
initializing education regarding surgery and post care
confirming surgery details such as time place NPO status
surgeon may also order tests related to surgery
relevant abnormalities should be noted in action taken
,What are the responsibilities of the pre-admission testing nurse
Correct Answer Obtaining information
communicating information to appropriate health care team
members
preparing patient for surgery
what permission testing nurse accomplishes expedites the day of
surgery care and helps ensure safe patient care
When the patient comes in the day of surgery how will his chart
be prepared? Correct Answer With the PAT interview
results of order test
all the paperwork that is necessary for surgery
What will the surgeon's office said what the patient Correct
Answer H&P
operative consent
orders
What is done in preoperative care unit Correct Answer Height and
weight
IV
vital signs
What assessment is completed by the nurse on the patient's unit
preoperatively Correct Answer Cognitive ability of patient and
caregiver
patient safety needs
pain assessment
comfort assessment
cultural/language preference
psychosocial needs
substance use/abuse
previous anesthetic history
preoperative teaching
discharge planning
,advanced directive review
What orders can be given in pre-op Correct Answer Anesthesia
may order medications be given preoperatively
surgeon may order pre-op Antibiotics or preoperative prep
Identify information to be assessed by perianesthesia nurse
Correct Answer Caregiver's ability to understand instructions
patient's level of alertness
pain assessment
previous anesthetic history
comfort assessment
Went to levels is the PACU divided into Correct Answer Phase 1
phase 2
During admission to the PACU what is the first priority Correct
Answer Airway airway airway
BP
O2 sat
heart rate
any lines Swan Ganz central venous pressure her line are
connected to monitor and measured
level of consciousness
assessing dressing in noting drainage/blood in drain reservoir
temperature of patient
potency of IV
PONV postop nausea and vomiting
What is the type of report given to the PACU nurse Correct
Answer Type of anesthesia
surgery performed
estimated blood loss
IV fluids replaced
urinary output
, dressings
drains present
medications given intraoperativly
any other information necessary for the care of the patient
What type of drugs are used in phase 1 PACU Correct Answer IV
opioid
non opioid
PCA
peripheral nerve block
anti emetics
What is the ratio of nurse to patient Correct Answer 1:1 upon
initial admission may change to 1:2 when the patient is stable and
conscious
in critical care unit ratio may be 2:1
When this patient discharged from phase 1 PACU Correct Answer
When he meets established criteria for discharge has just
determined by a scale
example aldrete scale which scores mobility respiratory status
circulation consciousness and pulse oximetry
What is fast tracking Correct Answer When a patient bypasses
phase 1 and is transferred directly to phase 2
What assessment is done in phase 2 Correct Answer Continued
assesses regarding pain
drains
dressings
level of consciousness
vital signs
respiratory status
continue DVT prophylaxis as indicated
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