Relias PACU RN A v1 Key Questions and Correct Answers 2024

What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for phase 1 discharge? - ***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and move all extremities Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? - 0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? - ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider What do you consider to be a safe dose of intravenous fentanyl for an adult who does not have tolerance to opioids? - ***B) 25 micrograms Your patient in the PACU has a blood pressure of 171/92 mmHg, a heart rate of 120, respiratory rate of 24, is grimacing, restless, and moaning in bed. What medication should you prepare to give FIRST? - ***B) 50 mcg fentanyl IV push You are about to discharge a day surgery patient with aphasia and you discover the family members are not available for the discharge instructions and are not responding to your phone calls. Business hours are over and the PACU is about to close. How will you handle the situation? - ***A) Wait until the family returns You received a patient from OR post hip replacement surgery. The anesthesiologist is planning a nerve block in PACU, but the patient did not sign the consent for the nerve block. How will you proceed? - ***C) Obtain the consent from medical POA What is a physical manifestation of neuromuscular blockade (Roc, succinylcholine)? - C) Decreased respiratory effort