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Relias PACU RN A v1 Questions with
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What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be
ready for phase 1 discharge?
Ans: ***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to
cough, and move all extremities
Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is
ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available
in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given?
Ans: 0.25 mililiters
Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you
notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do?
Ans: ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider
What do you consider to be a safe dose of intravenous
fentanyl for an adult who does not have tolerance to
opioids?
Pretest - Stuvia US
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Ans: ***B) 25 micrograms
Your patient in the PACU has a blood pressure of 171/92
mmHg, a heart rate of 120, respiratory rate of 24, is
grimacing, restless, and moaning in bed. What
medication should you prepare to give FIRST?
Ans: ***B) 50 mcg fentanyl IV push
You are about to discharge a day surgery patient with
aphasia and you discover the family members are not
available for the discharge instructions and are not
responding to your phone calls. Business hours are over
and the PACU is about to close. How will you handle the
situation?
Ans: ***A) Wait until the family returns
You received a patient from OR post hip replacement
surgery. The anesthesiologist is planning a nerve block in
PACU, but the patient did not sign the consent for the
nerve block. How will you proceed?
Pretest - Stuvia US
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Ans: ***C) Obtain the consent from medical POA
What is a physical manifestation of neuromuscular
blockade (Roc, succinylcholine)?
Ans: C) Decreased respiratory effort
What position would help alleviate headaches after
spinal anesthesia?
Ans: ***D) Flat to supine
The surgeon has ordered ampicillin (Ancef) for a patient.
When you check their chart, you see an allergy to
penicillin. What is the BEST action?
Ans: ***D) Contact the provider to question the order
You are receiving report for a patient who had a
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for right lower
extremity peripheral vascular disease and is now
recovering in the PACU. What type of surgical dressing do
you expect to find for this patient?
Pretest - Stuvia US
Relias PACU RN A v1 Questions with
Correct Answers for Specific Exam
What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be
ready for phase 1 discharge?
Ans: ***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to
cough, and move all extremities
Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is
ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available
in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given?
Ans: 0.25 mililiters
Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you
notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do?
Ans: ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider
What do you consider to be a safe dose of intravenous
fentanyl for an adult who does not have tolerance to
opioids?
Pretest - Stuvia US
,2
Ans: ***B) 25 micrograms
Your patient in the PACU has a blood pressure of 171/92
mmHg, a heart rate of 120, respiratory rate of 24, is
grimacing, restless, and moaning in bed. What
medication should you prepare to give FIRST?
Ans: ***B) 50 mcg fentanyl IV push
You are about to discharge a day surgery patient with
aphasia and you discover the family members are not
available for the discharge instructions and are not
responding to your phone calls. Business hours are over
and the PACU is about to close. How will you handle the
situation?
Ans: ***A) Wait until the family returns
You received a patient from OR post hip replacement
surgery. The anesthesiologist is planning a nerve block in
PACU, but the patient did not sign the consent for the
nerve block. How will you proceed?
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 3
Ans: ***C) Obtain the consent from medical POA
What is a physical manifestation of neuromuscular
blockade (Roc, succinylcholine)?
Ans: C) Decreased respiratory effort
What position would help alleviate headaches after
spinal anesthesia?
Ans: ***D) Flat to supine
The surgeon has ordered ampicillin (Ancef) for a patient.
When you check their chart, you see an allergy to
penicillin. What is the BEST action?
Ans: ***D) Contact the provider to question the order
You are receiving report for a patient who had a
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for right lower
extremity peripheral vascular disease and is now
recovering in the PACU. What type of surgical dressing do
you expect to find for this patient?
Pretest - Stuvia US
