ASPAN CAPA EXAM LATEST 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
A patient with a family history of anesthesia problems is interested in genetic
screening tests. The patient and family should be counseled that current genetic
testing for malignant hyperthermia (MH) is not as definitive as the muscle biopsy
test because the genetic analysis only detects_________ of patients at risk.
A 10% to 20%
B 20% to 40%
C 30% to 50%
D 40% to 60% - CORRECT ANSWER-C 30% to 50% correct answer
Rationale:The current molecular genetic screening test can detect anywhere from
30% to 50% of those patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia (MH). Since this
method does not detect all people susceptible for MH it cannot be used to
replace the more definitive muscle biopsy testing. (Odom-Forren J. Drain's
Perianesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach. St. Louis, MO: Saunders;
2013:745.)
, The Phase II PACU nurse is preparing a patient for discharge after a cystoscopy
and right ureteral stone extraction. This is the third episode this patient has had
with stones, stating that the stones are calcium oxalate type. The nurse should
instruct the patient to avoid which of the following foods?
A Peanuts
B White potato
C Apples
D Chicken - CORRECT ANSWER-Peanuts correct answer
Rationale:Foods that are high in oxalate include peanuts, tea, instant coffee,
beans, beets, berries, chocolate, dark leafy greens, oranges, tofu, and sweet
potatoes. (Odom-Forren, J, ed. Drain's Perianesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care
Approach. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2013:601, Box 41-1.
The Phase I PACU nurse is caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery catheter.
Which of the following is true about pulmonary artery pressure catheters?
A Extra extension tubing is required
and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
A patient with a family history of anesthesia problems is interested in genetic
screening tests. The patient and family should be counseled that current genetic
testing for malignant hyperthermia (MH) is not as definitive as the muscle biopsy
test because the genetic analysis only detects_________ of patients at risk.
A 10% to 20%
B 20% to 40%
C 30% to 50%
D 40% to 60% - CORRECT ANSWER-C 30% to 50% correct answer
Rationale:The current molecular genetic screening test can detect anywhere from
30% to 50% of those patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia (MH). Since this
method does not detect all people susceptible for MH it cannot be used to
replace the more definitive muscle biopsy testing. (Odom-Forren J. Drain's
Perianesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach. St. Louis, MO: Saunders;
2013:745.)
, The Phase II PACU nurse is preparing a patient for discharge after a cystoscopy
and right ureteral stone extraction. This is the third episode this patient has had
with stones, stating that the stones are calcium oxalate type. The nurse should
instruct the patient to avoid which of the following foods?
A Peanuts
B White potato
C Apples
D Chicken - CORRECT ANSWER-Peanuts correct answer
Rationale:Foods that are high in oxalate include peanuts, tea, instant coffee,
beans, beets, berries, chocolate, dark leafy greens, oranges, tofu, and sweet
potatoes. (Odom-Forren, J, ed. Drain's Perianesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care
Approach. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2013:601, Box 41-1.
The Phase I PACU nurse is caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery catheter.
Which of the following is true about pulmonary artery pressure catheters?
A Extra extension tubing is required
