PACU questions with correct answers

In Standard I, what is the surgical and anesthesiology staff responsible? - Answer Surgical responsibility: 1) problems relating to the surgery itself Anesthesiology staff responsibility; 1) airway 2) cardiovascular status 3) medical management What is the definition of Standard I? - Answer There is a mechanism designed to assure that patients who've received anesthesia will receive appropriate PACU care What does Standard II comprise of? - Answer Safe transport to PACU is anesthesia's responsible When would you monitor the patient after the surgery? - Answer When traveling to the ICU Standard III says that the anesthesia care professional is responsible for _____________________. - Answer Standard III says that the anesthesia care professional is responsible for TRANSFER OF PATIENT'S CARE TO ANOTHER QUALIFIED HCP. According to Standard III, what information should be highlighted? - Answer 1) Status on arrival 2) Preop condition 3) Surgical/anesthetic course