PACU assessment Exam Questions and
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pacu assessment: respiration, circulation, temp control, neuro
function, F&E, integ and wound, GU fx, GI
fx,
comfort
resp: Patent airway and quality of respiration
circulation: ECG, BP, pulse rate, amount of blood loss
temp control: Shivering may be a side effect of
anesthesia
neruo fx Pupil and gag reflexes, muscle strength,
ability to
follow commands
f&e Hydration status can affect CV and
neurological
function
I&O
skin and wound Rash, abrasion, petechiae
Color, odor, consistency of drainage
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
pacu assessment: respiration, circulation, temp control, neuro
function, F&E, integ and wound, GU fx, GI
fx,
comfort
resp: Patent airway and quality of respiration
circulation: ECG, BP, pulse rate, amount of blood loss
temp control: Shivering may be a side effect of
anesthesia
neruo fx Pupil and gag reflexes, muscle strength,
ability to
follow commands
f&e Hydration status can affect CV and
neurological
function
I&O
skin and wound Rash, abrasion, petechiae
Color, odor, consistency of drainage