Question 1
The nurse providing conscious sedation to a patient:
1. will not have duties that interfere with monitoring of the patient.
2. may circulate as long as monitor alarms are set.
3. may administer propofol for short procedures.
4. may monitor ASA IV patients
CORRECT ANSWER
1.
Domain: Safety Needs
Content Area: Protect patient from harm and take preventive measures related to the use of
protective safety devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, padded side rails,
safety straps, restraints)
Reference: American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Perianesthesia Nursing Standards,
Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements 2015 - 2017. ASPAN, Cherry Hill, NJ,
2015. Pg 63.
Question 2
In caring for a patient at risk for noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, the perianesthesia
nurse understands that the best method for prevention is to:
1. elevate head in high fowler's position.
2. maintain blood pressure below 180 systolic.
3. prevent fluid overload by limiting IV fluids in the elderly.
4. maintain airway and administer supplemental O2.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
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, Question 3
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted the day of surgery with a glucose of
610 mg/dl. The perianesthesia nurse is aware that the patient may be at risk for:
1. diabetic ketoacidosis.
2. hypercalcemia.
3. diabetes insipidus.
4. hyperkalemia.
CORRECT ANSWER
1. DKA
Domain: Physiological Needs
Content Area: Stability of Endocrine System
Reference: Fleisher, L. and Roizen, M. Essence of Anesthesia Practice, 3rd Ed. Elsevier Health
Sciences, December, 2011. Pg 122.
Question 4
The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which drug is contraindicated in the pregnant
patient?
1. Acetaminophen
2. Famotidine
3. Ondansetron
4. Ketorolac
CORRECT ANSWER
4. Ketolorac
Domain: Physiological Needs
2
@THE STUDY VAULT
The nurse providing conscious sedation to a patient:
1. will not have duties that interfere with monitoring of the patient.
2. may circulate as long as monitor alarms are set.
3. may administer propofol for short procedures.
4. may monitor ASA IV patients
CORRECT ANSWER
1.
Domain: Safety Needs
Content Area: Protect patient from harm and take preventive measures related to the use of
protective safety devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, padded side rails,
safety straps, restraints)
Reference: American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Perianesthesia Nursing Standards,
Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements 2015 - 2017. ASPAN, Cherry Hill, NJ,
2015. Pg 63.
Question 2
In caring for a patient at risk for noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, the perianesthesia
nurse understands that the best method for prevention is to:
1. elevate head in high fowler's position.
2. maintain blood pressure below 180 systolic.
3. prevent fluid overload by limiting IV fluids in the elderly.
4. maintain airway and administer supplemental O2.
CORRECT ANSWER
1
@THE STUDY VAULT
, Question 3
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted the day of surgery with a glucose of
610 mg/dl. The perianesthesia nurse is aware that the patient may be at risk for:
1. diabetic ketoacidosis.
2. hypercalcemia.
3. diabetes insipidus.
4. hyperkalemia.
CORRECT ANSWER
1. DKA
Domain: Physiological Needs
Content Area: Stability of Endocrine System
Reference: Fleisher, L. and Roizen, M. Essence of Anesthesia Practice, 3rd Ed. Elsevier Health
Sciences, December, 2011. Pg 122.
Question 4
The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which drug is contraindicated in the pregnant
patient?
1. Acetaminophen
2. Famotidine
3. Ondansetron
4. Ketorolac
CORRECT ANSWER
4. Ketolorac
Domain: Physiological Needs
2
@THE STUDY VAULT
