CAPA EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS | 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
B = 5th grade level -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse demonstrates understanding that language and readable instructions are
important to patient safety after discharge, by ensuring patient discharge instructions are written in
the vocabulary of grade level:
A. 3
B. 5
C. 9
D. 12
D. reports to social services -
CORRECT|ANSWER
While assess an elderly patient who is anxious and fearful, a perianesthesia nurse observes old and
new bruises with torn skin on the patient's arms, face, and hairline. The perianesthesia nurse's best
action is to:
A. approach the family about possible abuse
B. evaluate, observe, and further assess the patient
C. use appropriate paper tape on the patient's skin
D. report this information to social services
A. injury and infection -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse instructs a patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy to
remove body piercings prior to arrival as they may cause:
A. injury and infection
B. increased pain in the incision site
C. adverse medication interaction
,D. EKG monitoring
B. erythema
There are two types of latex allergies: Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity and Type IV (delayed-
type) hypersensitivity.
Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex is an IgE-mediated, immediate type
hypersensitivity reaction to one or more proteins in natural rubber latex. It is mediated by mast cell
histamine relase and it typically involves a systemic reaction.
Type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity is a T cell-mediated (another type of white blood cell),
delayed response, and typically occurs 48 to 96 hours after exposure. This is frequently a reaction to
the processing chemicals used in manufacturing natural rubber latex. This reaction is generally
localized to the area of contact. This reaction is also referred to as allergic contact dermatitis, T-cell-
mediated allergy, or chemical allergy. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse suspects a Type IV latex allergy in a patient exhibiting:
A. tachyphylaxis
B. erythema
C. hypotension
D. bronchospasm
C. Providing 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for the patient -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A patient with vancomycin-resistant enteroccus is being admitted to the PACU following surgery. A
perianesthesia nurse should know which precaution provides the safest environment for both the
patient and others in the PACU?
A. Having the anesthesiologist recover the patient in the OR
B. Placing a special respirator mask over the nasal cannula on the patient
C. Providing 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for the patient
D. Having the anesthesiologist bypass the PACU and transporting the patient directly to the surgical
floor
, C. Provide a safe environment -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A combative, restless, and thrashing patient arrives in the phase I PACU. After an initial assessment
of the patient's airway, the next intervention fir the perianesthesia nurse is to:
A. bring family members to the bedside
B. arouse the patient
C. Provide a safe environment
D. Medicate the patient for pain
C. the presence of padded side rails -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse is aware that the most important interventions for the pediatric patient in
emergence delirium is:
A. monitoring and controlling body temperature
B. Having a parent present
C. the presence of padded side rails
D. providing tender loving care
A. semi-prone -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A patient admitted to the phase I PACU following cleft palate repair. Which of the following is the
proper positioning of this patient in the immediate postoperative phase?
A. semi-prone
B. high-fowler's
C. reverse trendelenburg
D. lateral recumbent
A. airborne precautions -
CORRECT|ANSWER
SOLUTIONS | 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
B = 5th grade level -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse demonstrates understanding that language and readable instructions are
important to patient safety after discharge, by ensuring patient discharge instructions are written in
the vocabulary of grade level:
A. 3
B. 5
C. 9
D. 12
D. reports to social services -
CORRECT|ANSWER
While assess an elderly patient who is anxious and fearful, a perianesthesia nurse observes old and
new bruises with torn skin on the patient's arms, face, and hairline. The perianesthesia nurse's best
action is to:
A. approach the family about possible abuse
B. evaluate, observe, and further assess the patient
C. use appropriate paper tape on the patient's skin
D. report this information to social services
A. injury and infection -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse instructs a patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy to
remove body piercings prior to arrival as they may cause:
A. injury and infection
B. increased pain in the incision site
C. adverse medication interaction
,D. EKG monitoring
B. erythema
There are two types of latex allergies: Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity and Type IV (delayed-
type) hypersensitivity.
Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex is an IgE-mediated, immediate type
hypersensitivity reaction to one or more proteins in natural rubber latex. It is mediated by mast cell
histamine relase and it typically involves a systemic reaction.
Type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity is a T cell-mediated (another type of white blood cell),
delayed response, and typically occurs 48 to 96 hours after exposure. This is frequently a reaction to
the processing chemicals used in manufacturing natural rubber latex. This reaction is generally
localized to the area of contact. This reaction is also referred to as allergic contact dermatitis, T-cell-
mediated allergy, or chemical allergy. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse suspects a Type IV latex allergy in a patient exhibiting:
A. tachyphylaxis
B. erythema
C. hypotension
D. bronchospasm
C. Providing 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for the patient -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A patient with vancomycin-resistant enteroccus is being admitted to the PACU following surgery. A
perianesthesia nurse should know which precaution provides the safest environment for both the
patient and others in the PACU?
A. Having the anesthesiologist recover the patient in the OR
B. Placing a special respirator mask over the nasal cannula on the patient
C. Providing 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for the patient
D. Having the anesthesiologist bypass the PACU and transporting the patient directly to the surgical
floor
, C. Provide a safe environment -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A combative, restless, and thrashing patient arrives in the phase I PACU. After an initial assessment
of the patient's airway, the next intervention fir the perianesthesia nurse is to:
A. bring family members to the bedside
B. arouse the patient
C. Provide a safe environment
D. Medicate the patient for pain
C. the presence of padded side rails -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The perianesthesia nurse is aware that the most important interventions for the pediatric patient in
emergence delirium is:
A. monitoring and controlling body temperature
B. Having a parent present
C. the presence of padded side rails
D. providing tender loving care
A. semi-prone -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A patient admitted to the phase I PACU following cleft palate repair. Which of the following is the
proper positioning of this patient in the immediate postoperative phase?
A. semi-prone
B. high-fowler's
C. reverse trendelenburg
D. lateral recumbent
A. airborne precautions -
CORRECT|ANSWER
