PACU nurse principles 1 final Exam
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when does postop planning begin? once patient is scheduled for surgery
hypothermia effects on patient ↑ LOS in PACU,
perioperatively lethargy, ↓ strength
↓ Min Ventilation
↑ cardiac demand.
what two populations are most at pediatric*** and elderly
risk
for postemergence delirium?
______ is a major cause of patient PONV
discomfort and dissatisfaction
what determines the level of the degree of underlying illness,
postoperative care that a patient comorbidities,
requires? and the duration & type of anesthesia/
surgery
Creation of separate PACUs for triage
inpatients, ambulatory, or off-site
patients is one possible way to
streamline PACU care. This is
called
_____
,short stay unit-"focuses on a. phase I PACU
immediate, intensive monitoring
and
stabilization after surgery,
ensuring
the patient is fully recovered from
anesthesia and vital signs are
stable":
a. phase I PACU
b. phase II PACU
next step to get pts street ready- b. phase II PACU
"prepares patients for discharge,
including education on post-
operative care and medication
instructions":
a. phase I PACU
b. phase II PACU
what is the least expensive tool in communication
medicine and the one most
universally proven to be involved
in
human error events?
, whats the minimum monitoring 1. Pulse oximetry (SpO2),
equipment required in PACU in the 2. electrocardiogram (ECG), and
initial phase of recovery? 3. automated noninvasive blood pressure
(NIBP)
***
Appropriate equipment must be available
for those
patients with intraarterial, central venous,
pulmonary artery, or intracranial pressure
monitoring.
inadequate ______ is often cited staffing
as a
major contributing factor in PACU
mishaps
adult vs pediatric PACU nurse to adult: 1:2
patient ratio peds: 1:1
ASA standards for All pt who receive GA, RA, or MAC shall
postop-anesthesia receive
care: appropriate post-anesthesia management
Standard 1
ASA standards for -pt must be transported to PACU with
postop-anesthesia anesthesia
care: team member who knows the pt condition
Standard 2 -pt must continually be evaluated and
treated
during transport with monitoring and
support *
(possible just assess with eyes)
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
when does postop planning begin? once patient is scheduled for surgery
hypothermia effects on patient ↑ LOS in PACU,
perioperatively lethargy, ↓ strength
↓ Min Ventilation
↑ cardiac demand.
what two populations are most at pediatric*** and elderly
risk
for postemergence delirium?
______ is a major cause of patient PONV
discomfort and dissatisfaction
what determines the level of the degree of underlying illness,
postoperative care that a patient comorbidities,
requires? and the duration & type of anesthesia/
surgery
Creation of separate PACUs for triage
inpatients, ambulatory, or off-site
patients is one possible way to
streamline PACU care. This is
called
_____
,short stay unit-"focuses on a. phase I PACU
immediate, intensive monitoring
and
stabilization after surgery,
ensuring
the patient is fully recovered from
anesthesia and vital signs are
stable":
a. phase I PACU
b. phase II PACU
next step to get pts street ready- b. phase II PACU
"prepares patients for discharge,
including education on post-
operative care and medication
instructions":
a. phase I PACU
b. phase II PACU
what is the least expensive tool in communication
medicine and the one most
universally proven to be involved
in
human error events?
, whats the minimum monitoring 1. Pulse oximetry (SpO2),
equipment required in PACU in the 2. electrocardiogram (ECG), and
initial phase of recovery? 3. automated noninvasive blood pressure
(NIBP)
***
Appropriate equipment must be available
for those
patients with intraarterial, central venous,
pulmonary artery, or intracranial pressure
monitoring.
inadequate ______ is often cited staffing
as a
major contributing factor in PACU
mishaps
adult vs pediatric PACU nurse to adult: 1:2
patient ratio peds: 1:1
ASA standards for All pt who receive GA, RA, or MAC shall
postop-anesthesia receive
care: appropriate post-anesthesia management
Standard 1
ASA standards for -pt must be transported to PACU with
postop-anesthesia anesthesia
care: team member who knows the pt condition
Standard 2 -pt must continually be evaluated and
treated
during transport with monitoring and
support *
(possible just assess with eyes)
