CAPA / CPAN Exams | Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Questions with Verified Answers & Exam Prep
Hemolytic transfusion reaction symptoms back pain, dark urine, fever, hypotension, skin flushing
destruction of RBCs
LMA (laryngeal mask airway) -does not offer full protection against aspiration
-contraindicated in patients with an intact gag reflex and GERD
-try to not stimulate patient to prevent injury to the airway
ASA 1-4 1. healthy patient
2. mild sys disease, no impact on daily activity
3. sev. sys disease, limits normal activity
4. sev sys disease constant threat to life (ex. unstable angina, symptomatic CHF, MI
or CVA within last 6 months, combination of cardiac and renal disease)
FLACC face, legs, activity, cry, consolability
5yr and below
Wong-Baker FACES scale a pain assessment tool that asks patients (often children) to select one of several
faces indicating expressions that convey a range from no pain through the worst
pain
5yr+
Atypical pseudocholinesterase rare disorder that makes you sensitive to certain muscle relaxants (succinylcholine),
they will last too long
preop adolescents interview WITHOUT parents present
IV morphine sulfate maximal respiratory depression occurs in 7 minutes
discharge instructions should be written at a 5th grade level
bupivicaine toxicity CNS excitation and cardiac toxicity
-muscle twitching is an early sign
-hypotension
cimetidine when mixed with Versed, prolongs duration of sedation
preeclampsia Magnesium can help prevent seizures in these patients
infants under 46 weeks are not eligible for surgery d/t risk of apnea
vena cava compression prevent by laying patient on left side
Stuvia 2026-2027
, CAPA / CPAN Exams | Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Questions with Verified Answers & Exam Prep
AV shunt education palpate the arm for a thrill
PONV nonsmoker women who receive opioids are the most likely to get this
women are at highest risk
myasthenia gravis chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction and produces
serious weakness of voluntary muscles
epinephirne given for laryngeal spasms
monitor for rebound effects (worsening airway) for 2-4 hours
laryngeal spasms positive pressure ventilation first step
epinephrine can be given
succinylcholine can be given
shoulder pain caused by CO2 migration after laparoscopic procedures
is normal post procedure, can last for a week
clear liquids can be ingested up to 2 hours before surgery as it will decrease residual gastric
volume
stages of anesthesia I: analgesia
II: delirium
III: surgical anesthesia
IV: overdose
IV narcan duration of action is 45 minutes
postdural puncture headache complication of spinal block
caused by leaking of cerebrospinal fluid
educate patient to drink caffeinated beverages to vasodilate vessels and stop
leakage
postdural puncture symptoms headache
blurred vision
severe neck and back pain
nausea
Ginkgo biloba has interactions with anticoagulants and NSAID's
worsens blood thinning effects, causes bleeding
stapedectomy excision of the stapes in the ears
vertigo and dizziness are normal side effects
Stuvia 2026-2027
Hemolytic transfusion reaction symptoms back pain, dark urine, fever, hypotension, skin flushing
destruction of RBCs
LMA (laryngeal mask airway) -does not offer full protection against aspiration
-contraindicated in patients with an intact gag reflex and GERD
-try to not stimulate patient to prevent injury to the airway
ASA 1-4 1. healthy patient
2. mild sys disease, no impact on daily activity
3. sev. sys disease, limits normal activity
4. sev sys disease constant threat to life (ex. unstable angina, symptomatic CHF, MI
or CVA within last 6 months, combination of cardiac and renal disease)
FLACC face, legs, activity, cry, consolability
5yr and below
Wong-Baker FACES scale a pain assessment tool that asks patients (often children) to select one of several
faces indicating expressions that convey a range from no pain through the worst
pain
5yr+
Atypical pseudocholinesterase rare disorder that makes you sensitive to certain muscle relaxants (succinylcholine),
they will last too long
preop adolescents interview WITHOUT parents present
IV morphine sulfate maximal respiratory depression occurs in 7 minutes
discharge instructions should be written at a 5th grade level
bupivicaine toxicity CNS excitation and cardiac toxicity
-muscle twitching is an early sign
-hypotension
cimetidine when mixed with Versed, prolongs duration of sedation
preeclampsia Magnesium can help prevent seizures in these patients
infants under 46 weeks are not eligible for surgery d/t risk of apnea
vena cava compression prevent by laying patient on left side
Stuvia 2026-2027
, CAPA / CPAN Exams | Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Questions with Verified Answers & Exam Prep
AV shunt education palpate the arm for a thrill
PONV nonsmoker women who receive opioids are the most likely to get this
women are at highest risk
myasthenia gravis chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction and produces
serious weakness of voluntary muscles
epinephirne given for laryngeal spasms
monitor for rebound effects (worsening airway) for 2-4 hours
laryngeal spasms positive pressure ventilation first step
epinephrine can be given
succinylcholine can be given
shoulder pain caused by CO2 migration after laparoscopic procedures
is normal post procedure, can last for a week
clear liquids can be ingested up to 2 hours before surgery as it will decrease residual gastric
volume
stages of anesthesia I: analgesia
II: delirium
III: surgical anesthesia
IV: overdose
IV narcan duration of action is 45 minutes
postdural puncture headache complication of spinal block
caused by leaking of cerebrospinal fluid
educate patient to drink caffeinated beverages to vasodilate vessels and stop
leakage
postdural puncture symptoms headache
blurred vision
severe neck and back pain
nausea
Ginkgo biloba has interactions with anticoagulants and NSAID's
worsens blood thinning effects, causes bleeding
stapedectomy excision of the stapes in the ears
vertigo and dizziness are normal side effects
Stuvia 2026-2027
