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DIFFERENT VERSIONS WITH COMPLETE 1100 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| CERTIFIED POST
ANESTHESIA NURSE EXAM PREP 2025 (MOST
RECENT!!)
restrictions following AICD placement .....ANSWER..... no driving
for 6 months, limited arm movement on affected side until site is
healed, bed rest for 6-18 hours, no MRIs
risk of jaw thrust when LMA is in place .....ANSWER..... may
displace LMA cuff and cause laryngospasm, malposition, or
obstruction of the airway
How quickly does nitroprusside start to work? Duration?
.....ANSWER..... 30-60 seconds, peaks in 1-2 mins and duration is
2-5 mins
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What is the risk of long-term nitroprusside use? What are
symptoms of this? .....ANSWER..... Cyanide is released into the
bloodstream when it is used, which is then converted into
thiocyanate by the liver. Signs/symptoms=fatigue, nausea,
anorexia, muscle spams, disorientation.
Most common type of sickle cell crisis .....ANSWER.....
Vasoocclusive
When assessing a patient post-op who had foot drop pre-op,
you should assess whether they are able to _______ their foot.
.....ANSWER..... dorsiflex
Hypothermia is defined as a core temp <_______ degrees
celsius. .....ANSWER..... 36
Why is active warming important for an infant post-op?
.....ANSWER..... They are unable to shiver, relying on brown fat
thermogenesis for heat production. This requires an increase in
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metabolism which can lead to hypoxia, hypoglycemia and
metabolic acidosis.
What affect does alkalosis have on respiratory drive?
.....ANSWER..... It deceases the respiratory drive and leads to
episodes of apnea. The body is attempting to retain CO2 to
correct the imbalance.
maintenance fluid rate for an infant 1-10 kg .....ANSWER..... 4
ml/kg
adjustments to diet/meals for post-op gastric bypass patients
.....ANSWER..... small (less than 30 ml), frequent low-calorie
meals. fluids taken separately from solids.
What types of food can encourage dumping syndrome?
.....ANSWER..... high-calorie liquids, soft foods such as ice cream,
easily dissolvable foods like cookies and bread, and foods that
can obstruct such as meats, pastas and citrus food membranes
normothermia in celsius .....ANSWER..... 36-38
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safe oral dose of versed .....ANSWER..... 0.25-0.50 mg/kg, up to
a max dose of 20 mg. Usually starts to work in 20-30 mins
treatment of chronic subdural hematomas .....ANSWER.....
evacuation of the accumulated blood through multiple burr holes
or a craniotomy incision
How are chronic subdural hematomas often noted in older
adults? .....ANSWER..... not usually a direct causative injury but
rather progressive mental or personality changes are noted
baseline preoperative neurological assessment would include...
.....ANSWER..... vital signs, LOC, pupillary response, skin color
and temperature
ways of mitigating chances of severe PONV .....ANSWER..... will
need a multimodal response--P6 accupoint stimulation, drinking
clear fluids up until 2 hours before arrival for surgery. 5 ounces
of clear fluids has been shown to stimulate peristalsis and
CPAN EXAM NEWEST 2025 PACKAGE DEAL|
DIFFERENT VERSIONS WITH COMPLETE 1100 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| CERTIFIED POST
ANESTHESIA NURSE EXAM PREP 2025 (MOST
RECENT!!)
restrictions following AICD placement .....ANSWER..... no driving
for 6 months, limited arm movement on affected side until site is
healed, bed rest for 6-18 hours, no MRIs
risk of jaw thrust when LMA is in place .....ANSWER..... may
displace LMA cuff and cause laryngospasm, malposition, or
obstruction of the airway
How quickly does nitroprusside start to work? Duration?
.....ANSWER..... 30-60 seconds, peaks in 1-2 mins and duration is
2-5 mins
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What is the risk of long-term nitroprusside use? What are
symptoms of this? .....ANSWER..... Cyanide is released into the
bloodstream when it is used, which is then converted into
thiocyanate by the liver. Signs/symptoms=fatigue, nausea,
anorexia, muscle spams, disorientation.
Most common type of sickle cell crisis .....ANSWER.....
Vasoocclusive
When assessing a patient post-op who had foot drop pre-op,
you should assess whether they are able to _______ their foot.
.....ANSWER..... dorsiflex
Hypothermia is defined as a core temp <_______ degrees
celsius. .....ANSWER..... 36
Why is active warming important for an infant post-op?
.....ANSWER..... They are unable to shiver, relying on brown fat
thermogenesis for heat production. This requires an increase in
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metabolism which can lead to hypoxia, hypoglycemia and
metabolic acidosis.
What affect does alkalosis have on respiratory drive?
.....ANSWER..... It deceases the respiratory drive and leads to
episodes of apnea. The body is attempting to retain CO2 to
correct the imbalance.
maintenance fluid rate for an infant 1-10 kg .....ANSWER..... 4
ml/kg
adjustments to diet/meals for post-op gastric bypass patients
.....ANSWER..... small (less than 30 ml), frequent low-calorie
meals. fluids taken separately from solids.
What types of food can encourage dumping syndrome?
.....ANSWER..... high-calorie liquids, soft foods such as ice cream,
easily dissolvable foods like cookies and bread, and foods that
can obstruct such as meats, pastas and citrus food membranes
normothermia in celsius .....ANSWER..... 36-38
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safe oral dose of versed .....ANSWER..... 0.25-0.50 mg/kg, up to
a max dose of 20 mg. Usually starts to work in 20-30 mins
treatment of chronic subdural hematomas .....ANSWER.....
evacuation of the accumulated blood through multiple burr holes
or a craniotomy incision
How are chronic subdural hematomas often noted in older
adults? .....ANSWER..... not usually a direct causative injury but
rather progressive mental or personality changes are noted
baseline preoperative neurological assessment would include...
.....ANSWER..... vital signs, LOC, pupillary response, skin color
and temperature
ways of mitigating chances of severe PONV .....ANSWER..... will
need a multimodal response--P6 accupoint stimulation, drinking
clear fluids up until 2 hours before arrival for surgery. 5 ounces
of clear fluids has been shown to stimulate peristalsis and
