2024 PERIANESTHESIA NURSING
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What departments is Perianesthesia nursing practiced - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPreadmission testing
preoperative care unit
preoperative holding
Post anesthesia care unit
extended care unit
Which factors contribute to the creation of specialized care unit for surgical
patients? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUse of anesthetic gases
advancement of surgical procedures
use of specialized equipment
introduction of PACU standards
What does perianesthsia nursing encompass - CORRECT-ANSWERSBefore
during and after anesthesia administration
What assessment is done in the extended care unit - CORRECT-
ANSWERSVital signs
respiratory function
pain level
dressings/drains
continue DVT prophylaxis
levels of consciousness very as motor function
What happens if patients are allowed to ambulate and extended care unit? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSProvide assistance as needed
Why is ongoing pulse oximetry needed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBecause of
narcotics were said to use to make patient comfortable
What other safety considerations should be done? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSide
rails up call light within reach
One of the things should be encouraged in extended care unit - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFluid replacement should be in courage to if not contraindicated
education is important home instructions are reviewed Britain and
prescriptions are given
, How long the ambulatory surgery centers be allowed to keep patients -
CORRECT-ANSWERSOvernight or longer most are at least 23 hours
What is the ratio in extended care units? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1:3/5
What is the key equipment needed for perianesthsia - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCardiac monitors
pulse oximetry
ECG
section equipment
regulators to administer O2
IV pump to administer IV meds
emergency equipment defibrillator supplies for integration
graduated compression devices
Basic supplies and should be available - CORRECT-ANSWERSGloves
PPE
IV supplies
airway mask in big bags
Needles syringes
medications
When is postoperative phone call usually done - CORRECT-ANSWERS24 to 48
hours after discharge
assesses if there were any complications
patient satisfaction questionnaire
What are the expected abilities of a PACU nurse - CORRECT-ANSWERSPatient
status changes frequently and continuously nurse must be adaptable and
flexible
2 PACU nurse should be competent regarding age-specific care and
complicated cardiac and respiratory care of the patient
3 ambulatory care setting nurses often cross train a nurse who was initially
in our nurse may cross train into both pre-op and pack you or vice versa
4 PACU nurses hold ACLS and PALs certificates
What is the scope of the interview in permission testing - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHealth history
list of medications including over-the-counter and herbal
any labs and x-rays or EKG test necessary
initializing education regarding surgery and post care
confirming surgery details such as time place NPO status
surgeon may also order tests related to surgery
relevant abnormalities should be noted in action taken
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What departments is Perianesthesia nursing practiced - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPreadmission testing
preoperative care unit
preoperative holding
Post anesthesia care unit
extended care unit
Which factors contribute to the creation of specialized care unit for surgical
patients? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUse of anesthetic gases
advancement of surgical procedures
use of specialized equipment
introduction of PACU standards
What does perianesthsia nursing encompass - CORRECT-ANSWERSBefore
during and after anesthesia administration
What assessment is done in the extended care unit - CORRECT-
ANSWERSVital signs
respiratory function
pain level
dressings/drains
continue DVT prophylaxis
levels of consciousness very as motor function
What happens if patients are allowed to ambulate and extended care unit? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSProvide assistance as needed
Why is ongoing pulse oximetry needed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBecause of
narcotics were said to use to make patient comfortable
What other safety considerations should be done? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSide
rails up call light within reach
One of the things should be encouraged in extended care unit - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFluid replacement should be in courage to if not contraindicated
education is important home instructions are reviewed Britain and
prescriptions are given
, How long the ambulatory surgery centers be allowed to keep patients -
CORRECT-ANSWERSOvernight or longer most are at least 23 hours
What is the ratio in extended care units? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1:3/5
What is the key equipment needed for perianesthsia - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCardiac monitors
pulse oximetry
ECG
section equipment
regulators to administer O2
IV pump to administer IV meds
emergency equipment defibrillator supplies for integration
graduated compression devices
Basic supplies and should be available - CORRECT-ANSWERSGloves
PPE
IV supplies
airway mask in big bags
Needles syringes
medications
When is postoperative phone call usually done - CORRECT-ANSWERS24 to 48
hours after discharge
assesses if there were any complications
patient satisfaction questionnaire
What are the expected abilities of a PACU nurse - CORRECT-ANSWERSPatient
status changes frequently and continuously nurse must be adaptable and
flexible
2 PACU nurse should be competent regarding age-specific care and
complicated cardiac and respiratory care of the patient
3 ambulatory care setting nurses often cross train a nurse who was initially
in our nurse may cross train into both pre-op and pack you or vice versa
4 PACU nurses hold ACLS and PALs certificates
What is the scope of the interview in permission testing - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHealth history
list of medications including over-the-counter and herbal
any labs and x-rays or EKG test necessary
initializing education regarding surgery and post care
confirming surgery details such as time place NPO status
surgeon may also order tests related to surgery
relevant abnormalities should be noted in action taken
