CAPA PRACTICE QUESTIONS FORM 1 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

A. Cardiac dysrhythmias Correct Answer A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal ulcers is received in the PACU. The paranesthesia 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 paranesthesia 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 paranesthesia 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 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 paranesthesia 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