Preop/PACU Exam 2025/2026 Exam
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Although ASPAN clearly defines the scope of practice of peri anesthesia
nursing, a nurse's practice can be limited by? (ASPAN Standards) -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔state regulations, accreditation organizations, and
organizational policies.
(Always keep within the state, accreditation organization, and
organizational standards adopted by the organization where you practice)
(Evidence-based Practice and Research in Peri anesthesia)
Define Proposal development - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔the investigator formulates a
research query, isolates the research problem or concern, and constructs a
hypothesis statement.
(Evidence-based Practice and Research in Peri anesthesia)
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,Level VII (Quality of evidence grading - Roman numeral scale being I to
VII) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔recommendations are from authoritative organizations
or expert committee opinions.
Legal Implications in Peri anesthesia Nursing:
Duty: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔nurse owes a duty to patients to act in accordance
with accepted standards of care. In the post anesthesia care unit (PACU),
duty is established when the nurse takes report and accepts the patient into
care. (1 of 4 elements used to prove malpractice)
T or F: Only access information and document in the chart as authorized to
do so. Accessing an EHR without authorization is a breach of confidentiality
and privacy. (EHR guidelines) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔T
Professional Practice:
Experienced nurses - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔enter the peri anesthesia specialty
from other specialties have a great deal of transferrable nursing knowledge
and many competencies. Each new peri anesthesia nurse adds value and
contributes to the team.
advanced beginner nurse - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a new graduate or a nurse who
is new to the specialty. This nurse possesses foundational skills and
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, knowledge but relies heavily on rules, policies, procedures, and protocols
to guide practice. The advanced beginner requires a preceptorship or
mentorship as well as supportive clinical resources. This nurse may not
require continuous direct supervision but should still validate opinions and
clinical judgment with a more experienced nurse.
What should you do when dealing with a nervous pt who has upcoming
procedure? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Peri anesthesia Care from Scheduling to Day
of Procedure:
Provide a way for the patient to contact you by e-mail, telephone, or patient
portal for further questions or concerns. When questions arise, use the
opportunity to relieve fear and anxiety.
What's the major objective when working with adolescents in pre-
op/PACU? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Peri anesthesia Care Across the Lifespan:
Guard the adolescent's privacy and modesty.
if older than 75, what's the risk with exposure to anesthetics, sedatives, and
analgesics? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔delirium
General Anesthesia Inhalation and Induction Agents:
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Questions Marking Scheme New Update
| A+ Rated
Although ASPAN clearly defines the scope of practice of peri anesthesia
nursing, a nurse's practice can be limited by? (ASPAN Standards) -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔state regulations, accreditation organizations, and
organizational policies.
(Always keep within the state, accreditation organization, and
organizational standards adopted by the organization where you practice)
(Evidence-based Practice and Research in Peri anesthesia)
Define Proposal development - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔the investigator formulates a
research query, isolates the research problem or concern, and constructs a
hypothesis statement.
(Evidence-based Practice and Research in Peri anesthesia)
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STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
,Level VII (Quality of evidence grading - Roman numeral scale being I to
VII) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔recommendations are from authoritative organizations
or expert committee opinions.
Legal Implications in Peri anesthesia Nursing:
Duty: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔nurse owes a duty to patients to act in accordance
with accepted standards of care. In the post anesthesia care unit (PACU),
duty is established when the nurse takes report and accepts the patient into
care. (1 of 4 elements used to prove malpractice)
T or F: Only access information and document in the chart as authorized to
do so. Accessing an EHR without authorization is a breach of confidentiality
and privacy. (EHR guidelines) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔T
Professional Practice:
Experienced nurses - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔enter the peri anesthesia specialty
from other specialties have a great deal of transferrable nursing knowledge
and many competencies. Each new peri anesthesia nurse adds value and
contributes to the team.
advanced beginner nurse - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a new graduate or a nurse who
is new to the specialty. This nurse possesses foundational skills and
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, knowledge but relies heavily on rules, policies, procedures, and protocols
to guide practice. The advanced beginner requires a preceptorship or
mentorship as well as supportive clinical resources. This nurse may not
require continuous direct supervision but should still validate opinions and
clinical judgment with a more experienced nurse.
What should you do when dealing with a nervous pt who has upcoming
procedure? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Peri anesthesia Care from Scheduling to Day
of Procedure:
Provide a way for the patient to contact you by e-mail, telephone, or patient
portal for further questions or concerns. When questions arise, use the
opportunity to relieve fear and anxiety.
What's the major objective when working with adolescents in pre-
op/PACU? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Peri anesthesia Care Across the Lifespan:
Guard the adolescent's privacy and modesty.
if older than 75, what's the risk with exposure to anesthetics, sedatives, and
analgesics? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔delirium
General Anesthesia Inhalation and Induction Agents:
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