CPAN practice questions form 1 2026
EXAM
The perianesthesia nurse demonstrates understanding that language and readable
instructions are important to patient safety after discharge, by ensuring patient
discharge instructions are written in the vocabulary of grade level:
A. 3
B. 5
C. 9
D. 12 - Correct answer-B = 5th grade level
While assess an elderly patient who is anxious and fearful, a perianesthesia nurse
observes old and new bruises with torn skin on the patient's arms, face, and
hairline. The perianesthesia nurse's best action is to:
A. approach the family about possible abuse
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,B. evaluate, observe, and further assess the patient
C. use appropriate paper tape on the patient's skin
D. report this information to social services - Correct answer-D. reports to social
services
The perianesthesia nurse instructs a patient scheduled for a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy to remove body piercings prior to arrival as they may cause:
A. injury and infection
B. increased pain in the incision site
C. adverse medication interaction
D. EKG monitoring - Correct answer-A. injury and infection
The perianesthesia nurse suspects a Type IV latex allergy in a patient exhibiting:
A. tachyphylaxis
B. erythema
C. hypotension
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, D. bronchospasm - Correct answer-B. erythema
There are two types of latex allergies: Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity and
Type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity.
Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex is an IgE-
mediated, immediate type hypersensitivity reaction to one or more proteins in
natural rubber latex. It is mediated by mast cell histamine relase and it typically
involves a systemic reaction.
Type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity is a T cell-mediated (another type of white
blood cell), delayed response, and typically occurs 48 to 96 hours after exposure.
This is frequently a reaction to the processing chemicals used in manufacturing
natural rubber latex. This reaction is generally localized to the area of contact. This
reaction is also referred to as allergic contact dermatitis, T-cell-mediated allergy, or
chemical allergy.
A patient with vancomycin-resistant enteroccus is being admitted to the PACU
following surgery. A perianesthesia nurse should know which precaution provides
the safest environment for both the patient and others in the PACU?
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EXAM
The perianesthesia nurse demonstrates understanding that language and readable
instructions are important to patient safety after discharge, by ensuring patient
discharge instructions are written in the vocabulary of grade level:
A. 3
B. 5
C. 9
D. 12 - Correct answer-B = 5th grade level
While assess an elderly patient who is anxious and fearful, a perianesthesia nurse
observes old and new bruises with torn skin on the patient's arms, face, and
hairline. The perianesthesia nurse's best action is to:
A. approach the family about possible abuse
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,B. evaluate, observe, and further assess the patient
C. use appropriate paper tape on the patient's skin
D. report this information to social services - Correct answer-D. reports to social
services
The perianesthesia nurse instructs a patient scheduled for a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy to remove body piercings prior to arrival as they may cause:
A. injury and infection
B. increased pain in the incision site
C. adverse medication interaction
D. EKG monitoring - Correct answer-A. injury and infection
The perianesthesia nurse suspects a Type IV latex allergy in a patient exhibiting:
A. tachyphylaxis
B. erythema
C. hypotension
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, D. bronchospasm - Correct answer-B. erythema
There are two types of latex allergies: Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity and
Type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity.
Type I (immediate-type) hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex is an IgE-
mediated, immediate type hypersensitivity reaction to one or more proteins in
natural rubber latex. It is mediated by mast cell histamine relase and it typically
involves a systemic reaction.
Type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity is a T cell-mediated (another type of white
blood cell), delayed response, and typically occurs 48 to 96 hours after exposure.
This is frequently a reaction to the processing chemicals used in manufacturing
natural rubber latex. This reaction is generally localized to the area of contact. This
reaction is also referred to as allergic contact dermatitis, T-cell-mediated allergy, or
chemical allergy.
A patient with vancomycin-resistant enteroccus is being admitted to the PACU
following surgery. A perianesthesia nurse should know which precaution provides
the safest environment for both the patient and others in the PACU?
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