CAPA Nursing Certification Exam
CAPA Nursing Exam Questions and Answers | Certified
Exam Revision Questions with Solutions
A. Cardiac dysrhythmias - Correct Answer- A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal
ulcers is received in the PACU. The perianesthesia nurse monitors this patient closely for:
A. Cardiac dysrhythmias
B. Apnea
C. Postural hypotension
D. Somnolence
D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - Correct Answer- A Spanish-
speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual
companion. The patient understands English but speaks only Spanish. What action should the
perianesthesia nurse take regarding the preoperative NPO instructions?
A. Request that the friend interpret the written instructions
B. Provide written instructions in spanish
C. Determine the friend's ability to understand instructions
D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located
A. Keeping the operative arm elevated for several days - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia
nurse is aware that discharge instructions for a patient with an arteriovenous shunt include:
A. Keeping the operative arm elevated for several days
B. Checking blood pressure in the operative arm
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C. Keeping the operative arm dependent for several days
D. Maintaining a pressure dressing over the site
B. 35.9C (95.9) - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which of the following
is the highest body temperature indicative of hypothermia?
A. 34.5C (94.1F)
B. 35.9C (95.9)
C. 37.6 (99.6)
D. 38.5 (101.3)
C. Urinary catheter removal on postoperative day 1 - Correct Answer- Which of the following
measures has been shown to decrease surgical complications?
A. Shaving the surgical site 24 hours before surgery
B. Prophylactic antibiotics continued for 48 hours
C. Urinary catheter removal on postoperative day 1
D. Preoperative antiseptic showers with chlorhexidine
A. Racemic epinephrine administration - Correct Answer- A patient extubated 10 minutes post
PACU admission is exhibiting croup cough and hoarseness. After 5 minutes of continued
observation and administration of O2 with 40% mist, the patient's respiratory status has not
changed. Which treatment can the nurse initially expect to implement?
A. Racemic epinephrine administration
B. Chest physiotherapy
C. Suctioning
D. Administration of corticosteroid
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C. Pink urine - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia nurse is aware that discharge instructions for
a patient post-ureteral-stent insertion should include preparing the patient to expect:
A. Mucuos plugs
B. Bladder distention
C. Pink urine
D. Groin pain
D. The patient actively participates - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia nurse is aware that the
use of mental images for stress and pain reduction is most effective when:
A. A family member is present
B. The nurse describes scenarios
C. The patient has a history of chronic pain
D. The patient actively participates
C. A 30 year old undergoing an emergency surgery for a compound fracture - Correct Answer-
Which of the following patients is most likely to experience awareness under anesthesia?
A. A 5 year old undergoing a tonsillectomy
B. A 15 year old undergoing a scheduled arthroscopic knee procedure
C. A 30 year old undergoing an emergency surgery for a compound fracture
D. A 70 year old undergoing a colectomy for colon cancer
A. Amiodarone - Correct Answer- During administration of bupivicaine locally, some of the
medication is accidentally administered IV. When the patient develops ventricular arrhythmias,
the perianesthesia nurse anticipates the administration of:
A. Amiodarone
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CAPA Nursing Exam Questions and Answers | Certified
Exam Revision Questions with Solutions
A. Cardiac dysrhythmias - Correct Answer- A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal
ulcers is received in the PACU. The perianesthesia nurse monitors this patient closely for:
A. Cardiac dysrhythmias
B. Apnea
C. Postural hypotension
D. Somnolence
D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - Correct Answer- A Spanish-
speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual
companion. The patient understands English but speaks only Spanish. What action should the
perianesthesia nurse take regarding the preoperative NPO instructions?
A. Request that the friend interpret the written instructions
B. Provide written instructions in spanish
C. Determine the friend's ability to understand instructions
D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located
A. Keeping the operative arm elevated for several days - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia
nurse is aware that discharge instructions for a patient with an arteriovenous shunt include:
A. Keeping the operative arm elevated for several days
B. Checking blood pressure in the operative arm
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C. Keeping the operative arm dependent for several days
D. Maintaining a pressure dressing over the site
B. 35.9C (95.9) - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which of the following
is the highest body temperature indicative of hypothermia?
A. 34.5C (94.1F)
B. 35.9C (95.9)
C. 37.6 (99.6)
D. 38.5 (101.3)
C. Urinary catheter removal on postoperative day 1 - Correct Answer- Which of the following
measures has been shown to decrease surgical complications?
A. Shaving the surgical site 24 hours before surgery
B. Prophylactic antibiotics continued for 48 hours
C. Urinary catheter removal on postoperative day 1
D. Preoperative antiseptic showers with chlorhexidine
A. Racemic epinephrine administration - Correct Answer- A patient extubated 10 minutes post
PACU admission is exhibiting croup cough and hoarseness. After 5 minutes of continued
observation and administration of O2 with 40% mist, the patient's respiratory status has not
changed. Which treatment can the nurse initially expect to implement?
A. Racemic epinephrine administration
B. Chest physiotherapy
C. Suctioning
D. Administration of corticosteroid
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C. Pink urine - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia nurse is aware that discharge instructions for
a patient post-ureteral-stent insertion should include preparing the patient to expect:
A. Mucuos plugs
B. Bladder distention
C. Pink urine
D. Groin pain
D. The patient actively participates - Correct Answer- The perianesthesia nurse is aware that the
use of mental images for stress and pain reduction is most effective when:
A. A family member is present
B. The nurse describes scenarios
C. The patient has a history of chronic pain
D. The patient actively participates
C. A 30 year old undergoing an emergency surgery for a compound fracture - Correct Answer-
Which of the following patients is most likely to experience awareness under anesthesia?
A. A 5 year old undergoing a tonsillectomy
B. A 15 year old undergoing a scheduled arthroscopic knee procedure
C. A 30 year old undergoing an emergency surgery for a compound fracture
D. A 70 year old undergoing a colectomy for colon cancer
A. Amiodarone - Correct Answer- During administration of bupivicaine locally, some of the
medication is accidentally administered IV. When the patient develops ventricular arrhythmias,
the perianesthesia nurse anticipates the administration of:
A. Amiodarone
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