Week 1 AANA Standards questions with correct answers

What is a Standard? CORRECT ANSWER Rules of minimum requirements for clinical practice. Generally accepted principles of patient management. May deviate only in emergencies. Document Deviations CORRECT ANSWER i.e. emergency cases/consent, why beta blocker not given, why patient maint in hypotensive state, unmatched blood products, JW AANA Standard 1 CORRECT ANSWER Perform a thorough and complete pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation. ------------------------------------------------------------- CRNA has the obligation to obtain all pertinent information about the pt to care for the patient in a SAFE manner. AANA Standard 2 CORRECT ANSWER Obtain and document informed consent for the planned anesthetic intervention from the pt or legal guardian; or verify that informed consent has been obtained and documented by a qualified professional. ----------------------------------------------------------- Discuss anesthetic options and risks