PERIANESTHESIA NURSING QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
What does perianesthsia nursing encompass Correct Ans- Before during
and after anesthesia administration
What departments is Perianesthesia nursing practiced Correct Ans-
Preadmission testing
preoperative care unit
preoperative holding
Post anesthesia care unit
extended care unit
What are the expected abilities of a PACU nurse Correct Ans- Patient
status changes frequently and continuously nurse must be adaptable and
flexible
2 PACU nurse should be competent regarding age-specific care and
complicated cardiac and respiratory care of the patient
3 ambulatory care setting nurses often cross train a nurse who was
initially in our nurse may cross train into both pre-op and pack you or
vice versa
4 PACU nurses hold ACLS and PALs certificates
What is the scope of the interview in permission testing Correct Ans-
Health history
list of medications including over-the-counter and herbal
any labs and x-rays or EKG test necessary
, initializing education regarding surgery and post care
confirming surgery details such as time place NPO status
surgeon may also order tests related to surgery
relevant abnormalities should be noted in action taken
What are the responsibilities of the pre-admission testing nurse Correct
Ans- Obtaining information
communicating information to appropriate health care team members
preparing patient for surgery
what permission testing nurse accomplishes expedites the day of surgery
care and helps ensure safe patient care
When the patient comes in the day of surgery how will his chart be
prepared? Correct Ans- With the PAT interview
results of order test
all the paperwork that is necessary for surgery
What will the surgeon's office said what the patient Correct Ans- H&P
operative consent
orders
What is done in preoperative care unit Correct Ans- Height and weight
IV
vital signs
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
What does perianesthsia nursing encompass Correct Ans- Before during
and after anesthesia administration
What departments is Perianesthesia nursing practiced Correct Ans-
Preadmission testing
preoperative care unit
preoperative holding
Post anesthesia care unit
extended care unit
What are the expected abilities of a PACU nurse Correct Ans- Patient
status changes frequently and continuously nurse must be adaptable and
flexible
2 PACU nurse should be competent regarding age-specific care and
complicated cardiac and respiratory care of the patient
3 ambulatory care setting nurses often cross train a nurse who was
initially in our nurse may cross train into both pre-op and pack you or
vice versa
4 PACU nurses hold ACLS and PALs certificates
What is the scope of the interview in permission testing Correct Ans-
Health history
list of medications including over-the-counter and herbal
any labs and x-rays or EKG test necessary
, initializing education regarding surgery and post care
confirming surgery details such as time place NPO status
surgeon may also order tests related to surgery
relevant abnormalities should be noted in action taken
What are the responsibilities of the pre-admission testing nurse Correct
Ans- Obtaining information
communicating information to appropriate health care team members
preparing patient for surgery
what permission testing nurse accomplishes expedites the day of surgery
care and helps ensure safe patient care
When the patient comes in the day of surgery how will his chart be
prepared? Correct Ans- With the PAT interview
results of order test
all the paperwork that is necessary for surgery
What will the surgeon's office said what the patient Correct Ans- H&P
operative consent
orders
What is done in preoperative care unit Correct Ans- Height and weight
IV
vital signs
