CPAN, CAPA Cert EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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The nurse providing conscious sedation to a patient:
1. will not have duties that interfere with monitoring of the
patient.
2. may circulate as long as monitor alarms are set.
3. may administer propofol for short procedures.
4. may monitor ASA IV patients - Correct Answers ✅1.
Domain: Safety Needs
Content Area: Protect patient from harm and take preventive
measures related to the use of protective safety devices and
equipment (including, but not limited to, padded side rails,
safety straps, restraints)
Reference: American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.
Perianesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice
Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements 2015 - 2017.
ASPAN, Cherry Hill, NJ, 2015. Pg 63.
In caring for a patient at risk for noncardiogenic pulmonary
edema, the perianesthesia nurse understands that the best
method for prevention is to:
1. elevate head in high fowler's position.
2. maintain blood pressure below 180 systolic.
3. prevent fluid overload by limiting IV fluids in the elderly.
4. maintain airway and administer supplemental O2. -
Correct Answers ✅
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A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted the day of
surgery with a glucose of 610 mg/dl. The perianesthesia
nurse is aware that the patient may be at risk for:
1. diabetic ketoacidosis.
2. hypercalcemia.
3. diabetes insipidus.
4. hyperkalemia. - Correct Answers ✅1. DKA
Domain: Physiological Needs
Content Area: Stability of Endocrine System
Reference: Fleisher, L. and Roizen, M. Essence of Anesthesia
Practice, 3rd Ed. Elsevier Health Sciences, December, 2011.
Pg 122.
The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which drug is
contraindicated in the pregnant patient?
1. Acetaminophen
2. Famotidine
3. Ondansetron
4. Ketorolac - Correct Answers ✅4. Ketolorac
Domain: Physiological Needs
Content Area: an appropriate medication regimen (including,
but not limited to, minimal interruption of normal medication
regimen, preemptive interventions)
Reference: Hodgson, B., and Kizior, R. Saunders Nursing Drug
Handbook 2015. Saunders (Elsevier), 2015. Pg 660-661
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The nurse providing conscious sedation to a patient:
1. will not have duties that interfere with monitoring of the
patient.
2. may circulate as long as monitor alarms are set.
3. may administer propofol for short procedures.
4. may monitor ASA IV patients - Correct Answers ✅1.
Domain: Safety Needs
Content Area: Protect patient from harm and take preventive
measures related to the use of protective safety devices and
equipment (including, but not limited to, padded side rails,
safety straps, restraints)
Reference: American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.
Perianesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice
Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements 2015 - 2017.
ASPAN, Cherry Hill, NJ, 2015. Pg 63.
In caring for a patient at risk for noncardiogenic pulmonary
edema, the perianesthesia nurse understands that the best
method for prevention is to:
1. elevate head in high fowler's position.
2. maintain blood pressure below 180 systolic.
3. prevent fluid overload by limiting IV fluids in the elderly.
4. maintain airway and administer supplemental O2. -
Correct Answers ✅
, CPAN, CAPA Cert EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025)
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted the day of
surgery with a glucose of 610 mg/dl. The perianesthesia
nurse is aware that the patient may be at risk for:
1. diabetic ketoacidosis.
2. hypercalcemia.
3. diabetes insipidus.
4. hyperkalemia. - Correct Answers ✅1. DKA
Domain: Physiological Needs
Content Area: Stability of Endocrine System
Reference: Fleisher, L. and Roizen, M. Essence of Anesthesia
Practice, 3rd Ed. Elsevier Health Sciences, December, 2011.
Pg 122.
The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which drug is
contraindicated in the pregnant patient?
1. Acetaminophen
2. Famotidine
3. Ondansetron
4. Ketorolac - Correct Answers ✅4. Ketolorac
Domain: Physiological Needs
Content Area: an appropriate medication regimen (including,
but not limited to, minimal interruption of normal medication
regimen, preemptive interventions)
Reference: Hodgson, B., and Kizior, R. Saunders Nursing Drug
Handbook 2015. Saunders (Elsevier), 2015. Pg 660-661
