CAPA practice questions form 2 Questions
and Answers Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
A. depression and lethargy - CORRECT ANSWER-In assessing a patient with a history
of cocaine abuse for signs of withdrawal, the perianesthesia nurse monitors for:
A. depression and lethargy
B. wheezing and hypotension
C. hyperexicitability and decreased appetite
D. tremors and weakness
A. gastric acid blockers and epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient develops
acute anaphylactic shock. After initiating O2, the perianesthesia nurse should
anticipate administering:
A. gastric acid blockers and epinephrine
B. steroids and dobutamine
C. norepinephrine and fluids
D. colloids and beta-blockers
A. location of oral packs - CORRECT ANSWER-For an extubated pediatric patient who
is responsive to stimuli following multiple dental extractions under general
anesthesia, the perianesthesia nurse's initial assessments include:
A. location of oral packs
, B. perforation of soft palate
C. adequacy of gag reflex
D. integrity of the seventh cranial nerve
A. monitors for return of the swallowing reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-In the initial care
for a supine patient with laryngeal mask airway LMA in place, the perianesthesia
nurse:
A. monitors for return of the swallowing reflex
B. deflates the cuff
C. suctions the oropharynx frequently
D. removes the oral airway
B. administer O2 at 3L/min via nasal cannula - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient with a
history of COPD, hypertension, alcoholism, and mitral valve regurgitation arrived in the
PACU following surgery with spinal anesthesia. Vital signs are BP 190/120, HR 120, RR
18, and SpO2 80%. The perianesthesia nurse's first action is to:
A. check the patient's capillary blood sugar
B. administer O2 at 3L/min via nasal cannula
C. apply O2 via mask at 10L/min
D. prepare the patient for intubation
B. proper hydration with intraoperative IV fluids - CORRECT ANSWER-The
perianesthesia nurse considers which of the following therapeutic interventions to be
the most important for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting?
A. successful treatment of hypertension
B. proper hydration with intraoperative IV fluids
C. intraoperative supplemental O2
and Answers Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
A. depression and lethargy - CORRECT ANSWER-In assessing a patient with a history
of cocaine abuse for signs of withdrawal, the perianesthesia nurse monitors for:
A. depression and lethargy
B. wheezing and hypotension
C. hyperexicitability and decreased appetite
D. tremors and weakness
A. gastric acid blockers and epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient develops
acute anaphylactic shock. After initiating O2, the perianesthesia nurse should
anticipate administering:
A. gastric acid blockers and epinephrine
B. steroids and dobutamine
C. norepinephrine and fluids
D. colloids and beta-blockers
A. location of oral packs - CORRECT ANSWER-For an extubated pediatric patient who
is responsive to stimuli following multiple dental extractions under general
anesthesia, the perianesthesia nurse's initial assessments include:
A. location of oral packs
, B. perforation of soft palate
C. adequacy of gag reflex
D. integrity of the seventh cranial nerve
A. monitors for return of the swallowing reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-In the initial care
for a supine patient with laryngeal mask airway LMA in place, the perianesthesia
nurse:
A. monitors for return of the swallowing reflex
B. deflates the cuff
C. suctions the oropharynx frequently
D. removes the oral airway
B. administer O2 at 3L/min via nasal cannula - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient with a
history of COPD, hypertension, alcoholism, and mitral valve regurgitation arrived in the
PACU following surgery with spinal anesthesia. Vital signs are BP 190/120, HR 120, RR
18, and SpO2 80%. The perianesthesia nurse's first action is to:
A. check the patient's capillary blood sugar
B. administer O2 at 3L/min via nasal cannula
C. apply O2 via mask at 10L/min
D. prepare the patient for intubation
B. proper hydration with intraoperative IV fluids - CORRECT ANSWER-The
perianesthesia nurse considers which of the following therapeutic interventions to be
the most important for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting?
A. successful treatment of hypertension
B. proper hydration with intraoperative IV fluids
C. intraoperative supplemental O2
