Certified Postanesthesia Nurse CPAN Exams Forms 1-4, Answered_2022.

Certified Postanesthesia Nurse CPAN Exams Forms 1-4, Answered_2022. A 60-year-old female is admitted to the PACU following a diagnostic dilation and curettage with general anesthesia. Chart review reveals normal preoperative EKG-hemoglobin-hematocrit- and electrolyte values. Past medical history is remarkable for rheumatic fever during childhood. Thirty minutes later the patient develops the following EKG pattern --- A-fib--- The perianesthesia nurse interprets the rhythm strip as indicating A. Occasional premature atrial contractions B. First-degree heart block C. Atrial flutter D. Atrial fibrillation - A. Occasional premature atrial contractions B. First-degree heart block C. Atrial flutter D. Atrial fibrillation A 60-year-old female is admitted to the PACU following a diagnostic dilation and curettage with general anesthesia. Chart review reveals normal preoperative EKG-hemoglobin-hematocrit- and electrolyte values. Past medical history is remarkable for rheumatic fever during childhood. Thirty minutes later the patient develops the following EKG pattern --- A-fib--- If the defibrillator is not set on the synchronized mode during a cardioversion- which life threatening arrhythmia could occur? A. Ventricular fibrillations B. Wenckebach's phenomenon C. Premature ventricular contractions D. Ventricular tachycardia - Ventricular fibrillations Wenckebach's phenomenon Premature ventricular contractions Ventricular tachycardia A 60-year-old female is admitted to the PACU following a diagnostic dilation and curettage with general anesthesia. Chart review reveals normal preoperative EKG-hemoglobin-hematocrit- and electrolyte values. Past medical history is remarkable for rheumatic fever during childhood. Thirty minutes later the patient develops the following EKG pattern --- A-fib--- The patient is transferred to a surgical nursing unit following successful cardioversion because the ICU and monitored units are full. The PACU nurse should emphasize assessment for