Prof 2 ch 16 (PACU) Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
When does postop begin? When the patient is transported from OR to
PACU
The surgical site is closely ______ Watched
during transport
The _______ stays at the head of Anesthesia provider
the
bed during transport to PACU to
monitor the airway
Quick movements post op could Orthostatic hypotension
result in ________
If patient has a wound pump you Compress
must make sure not to _______ it
How many side rails are up during 3
transport to PACU?
, Immediate recovery phase of Phase I
PACU,
intensive nursing care happens,
patient transitions to an inpatient
nursing unit
During this phase of PACU patient Phase II
is
prepared for transfer to an
inpatient
nursing unit or extended care
setting, or discharge because
patient
can take care of self
PACU nurse has to frequently Reorient
_______
patient to there they are and what
is
going on
PACU is located close to OR, skilled healthcare team
_________ and
_________ in case of emergency
What is the primary nursing goal in Prevention of hypoxia and hypercapnia
the immediate postoperative care and
setting? maintenance of pulmonary function
What is the first assessment Assessment of airway, respiratory function,
postop cardiovascular function, skin color, LOC
by the nurse? and ability
to respond to commands
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
When does postop begin? When the patient is transported from OR to
PACU
The surgical site is closely ______ Watched
during transport
The _______ stays at the head of Anesthesia provider
the
bed during transport to PACU to
monitor the airway
Quick movements post op could Orthostatic hypotension
result in ________
If patient has a wound pump you Compress
must make sure not to _______ it
How many side rails are up during 3
transport to PACU?
, Immediate recovery phase of Phase I
PACU,
intensive nursing care happens,
patient transitions to an inpatient
nursing unit
During this phase of PACU patient Phase II
is
prepared for transfer to an
inpatient
nursing unit or extended care
setting, or discharge because
patient
can take care of self
PACU nurse has to frequently Reorient
_______
patient to there they are and what
is
going on
PACU is located close to OR, skilled healthcare team
_________ and
_________ in case of emergency
What is the primary nursing goal in Prevention of hypoxia and hypercapnia
the immediate postoperative care and
setting? maintenance of pulmonary function
What is the first assessment Assessment of airway, respiratory function,
postop cardiovascular function, skin color, LOC
by the nurse? and ability
to respond to commands
