CAPA Certification Study Guide Book
Reviewed Questions and Answers Latest
2025/2026 GRADED A+
3 levels of evidence when preparing for recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-A -
multiple randomized trails
B - single randomized trails or nonrandomized trials
C - expert opinions, case studies
A national quality partnership with the intent to improve surgical care by reducing
infections and other surgical complications which subject hospital is mandatory
reporting for payment from Medicare known as:
A. SCIP
B. HCUP
C. HIPPA
D. NHANES - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A state of depressed level of consciousness where the pt responds purposefully to
verbal commands or light tactile stimulation and can maintain an airway is what type
of sedation
A. Minimal sedation (anxiolysis)
B. Moderate sedation (conscious sedation)
C. Deep sedation
D. Anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER-B
,A woman calls the preop unit stating her infant is having surgery tomorrow. The
mother asks when she needs to stop breastfeeding the pt. The nurse answers:
A. The child can breastfeed until surgery
B. The child can breastfeed until 6 hours before surgery
C. The child can breastfeed until 4 hours before the surgery
D. The child can breastfeed until 8 hours before surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-C
According to the Perianesthesia Nursing Standards when referring to family centered
care, what is the definition of "family"?
A. Individuals who continue legal, genetic and/or emotional relationships. Patients and
families define their families
B. Groups legally determined to be genetically related
C. Individuals legally assigned as "legal guardian" by court of law
D. The person who brings the patient to the hospital - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Adolescent bp - CORRECT ANSWER-112-128/66-80
Age 1-2 HR - CORRECT ANSWER-80-130
Age 3-4 HR - CORRECT ANSWER-80-120
Age 5-6 HR - CORRECT ANSWER-75-115
Age 7-9 - CORRECT ANSWER-70-110
Alderate - CORRECT ANSWER-- Determine pt's readiness for discharge from PACU
- Scores based on activity of extremities, bp, consciousness, and O2 sats
,All of the following are correct discharge instructions following mitomycin treatment
except:
A. Do not use a public bathroom immediately after treatment
B. If painful urination continues more than 24 hrs after procedure, call the doctor
C. Treatment can cause blue-green urine
D. Limit fluids postoperatively - CORRECT ANSWER-D
An organ most commonly affected by tylenol is
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Stomach
D. Intestines - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Angio-Seal device - CORRECT ANSWER-Collagen sponge with an anchor that stops
bleeding from the puncture site
As a pt safety measure, pts should be identified:
A. By the family and medical record
B. Procedure and name
C. Medical record and name
D. Name and birthday - CORRECT ANSWER-D
ASA 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Healthy non-smoking, normal BMI pt
ASA 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-- Pt with mild diseases but well controlled
- May be a current smoker
- BMI 30-40
, ASA 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt with severe systemic disease
ASA 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt with a disease that is constant threat to life
ASA 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt not expected to survive without the planned surgery
ASA 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Brain-dead pt waiting for organ harvest
Assault - CORRECT ANSWER-The pt fears they may be harmed due to intentional
actions of staff
Battery - CORRECT ANSWER-Touching the pt without consent
BiPAP - CORRECT ANSWER-- Delivers PEEP, pressure support times breaths
- Reacts to changes in breathing
- Non-invasive equivalent to a vent
Blended care - CORRECT ANSWER-- Care of pts who belong in multiple phases of care
- Clinical judgement is required to determine safe staffing
- Pts in different levels may share same physical space
- An effort must be made to ensure privacy and confidentiality
Brachial plexus - CORRECT ANSWER-- Block of spinal nerves from C5-T1 vertebrae
- Each bundle divides and eventually end in radial, ulnar, and median nerves
- Used for hand, forearm, and shoulder surgeries
- Interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, axillary
Reviewed Questions and Answers Latest
2025/2026 GRADED A+
3 levels of evidence when preparing for recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-A -
multiple randomized trails
B - single randomized trails or nonrandomized trials
C - expert opinions, case studies
A national quality partnership with the intent to improve surgical care by reducing
infections and other surgical complications which subject hospital is mandatory
reporting for payment from Medicare known as:
A. SCIP
B. HCUP
C. HIPPA
D. NHANES - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A state of depressed level of consciousness where the pt responds purposefully to
verbal commands or light tactile stimulation and can maintain an airway is what type
of sedation
A. Minimal sedation (anxiolysis)
B. Moderate sedation (conscious sedation)
C. Deep sedation
D. Anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER-B
,A woman calls the preop unit stating her infant is having surgery tomorrow. The
mother asks when she needs to stop breastfeeding the pt. The nurse answers:
A. The child can breastfeed until surgery
B. The child can breastfeed until 6 hours before surgery
C. The child can breastfeed until 4 hours before the surgery
D. The child can breastfeed until 8 hours before surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-C
According to the Perianesthesia Nursing Standards when referring to family centered
care, what is the definition of "family"?
A. Individuals who continue legal, genetic and/or emotional relationships. Patients and
families define their families
B. Groups legally determined to be genetically related
C. Individuals legally assigned as "legal guardian" by court of law
D. The person who brings the patient to the hospital - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Adolescent bp - CORRECT ANSWER-112-128/66-80
Age 1-2 HR - CORRECT ANSWER-80-130
Age 3-4 HR - CORRECT ANSWER-80-120
Age 5-6 HR - CORRECT ANSWER-75-115
Age 7-9 - CORRECT ANSWER-70-110
Alderate - CORRECT ANSWER-- Determine pt's readiness for discharge from PACU
- Scores based on activity of extremities, bp, consciousness, and O2 sats
,All of the following are correct discharge instructions following mitomycin treatment
except:
A. Do not use a public bathroom immediately after treatment
B. If painful urination continues more than 24 hrs after procedure, call the doctor
C. Treatment can cause blue-green urine
D. Limit fluids postoperatively - CORRECT ANSWER-D
An organ most commonly affected by tylenol is
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Stomach
D. Intestines - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Angio-Seal device - CORRECT ANSWER-Collagen sponge with an anchor that stops
bleeding from the puncture site
As a pt safety measure, pts should be identified:
A. By the family and medical record
B. Procedure and name
C. Medical record and name
D. Name and birthday - CORRECT ANSWER-D
ASA 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Healthy non-smoking, normal BMI pt
ASA 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-- Pt with mild diseases but well controlled
- May be a current smoker
- BMI 30-40
, ASA 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt with severe systemic disease
ASA 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt with a disease that is constant threat to life
ASA 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt not expected to survive without the planned surgery
ASA 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Brain-dead pt waiting for organ harvest
Assault - CORRECT ANSWER-The pt fears they may be harmed due to intentional
actions of staff
Battery - CORRECT ANSWER-Touching the pt without consent
BiPAP - CORRECT ANSWER-- Delivers PEEP, pressure support times breaths
- Reacts to changes in breathing
- Non-invasive equivalent to a vent
Blended care - CORRECT ANSWER-- Care of pts who belong in multiple phases of care
- Clinical judgement is required to determine safe staffing
- Pts in different levels may share same physical space
- An effort must be made to ensure privacy and confidentiality
Brachial plexus - CORRECT ANSWER-- Block of spinal nerves from C5-T1 vertebrae
- Each bundle divides and eventually end in radial, ulnar, and median nerves
- Used for hand, forearm, and shoulder surgeries
- Interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, axillary
