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The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Bundle
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Bundle
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[Mostrar más]PACU questions with correct answers 
Immediate Post-op care - Answer Check/Maintain ABC's, V/S, fluids I&O's, check incisions/tubes, pain management, LOC and response to stimuli. Nurses get extra training in ACLS, anesthesia, pharmacology, and pain management to work this floor 
 
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Añadir al carritoPACU questions with correct answers 
Immediate Post-op care - Answer Check/Maintain ABC's, V/S, fluids I&O's, check incisions/tubes, pain management, LOC and response to stimuli. Nurses get extra training in ACLS, anesthesia, pharmacology, and pain management to work this floor 
 
Will D/C to fl...
PACU stands for: - Answer post-anesthesia care unit 
 
The primary purpose of the PACU is: - Answer ongoing critical evaluation and stabilization of pt. 
 
Upon admission, the pt must be: - Answer placed on/with EKG, pulse ox, BP cuff, and oxygen 
 
When a pt arrives in PACU, the ___ gives rep...
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Añadir al carritoPACU stands for: - Answer post-anesthesia care unit 
 
The primary purpose of the PACU is: - Answer ongoing critical evaluation and stabilization of pt. 
 
Upon admission, the pt must be: - Answer placed on/with EKG, pulse ox, BP cuff, and oxygen 
 
When a pt arrives in PACU, the ___ gives rep...
Role of the PACU nurse - Answer PACU nurse helps patients recover from the effects of anesthesia. (helps them recover ABC) 
 
Specifics: 
1. Receive report from the anesthetist, Assess wound. 
2. Monitor VS every 15 minutes and chart 
3. Manage pain and n/v with doctor ordered meds. (IV push, oxyg...
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Añadir al carritoRole of the PACU nurse - Answer PACU nurse helps patients recover from the effects of anesthesia. (helps them recover ABC) 
 
Specifics: 
1. Receive report from the anesthetist, Assess wound. 
2. Monitor VS every 15 minutes and chart 
3. Manage pain and n/v with doctor ordered meds. (IV push, oxyg...
What is Phase I? - Answer Immediate intensive care level recovery until standard PACU criteria are met 
 
What is Phase II? - Answer Lower level care that ensures patient is ready to go home 
 
What is Fast-Tracking? - Answer Allows for selected patients to bypass Phase I and go directly to Ph...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is Phase I? - Answer Immediate intensive care level recovery until standard PACU criteria are met 
 
What is Phase II? - Answer Lower level care that ensures patient is ready to go home 
 
What is Fast-Tracking? - Answer Allows for selected patients to bypass Phase I and go directly to Ph...
What are the 3 phases of recovery that occur in the PACU? - Answer 1)Immediate recovery phase: intensive nursing care provided. 2) less intensive care: patient prepared for self care in PACU or transfer to an inpatient unit or outpatient unit. 3) exntended care/observation unit: patient prepared f...
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Añadir al carritoWhat are the 3 phases of recovery that occur in the PACU? - Answer 1)Immediate recovery phase: intensive nursing care provided. 2) less intensive care: patient prepared for self care in PACU or transfer to an inpatient unit or outpatient unit. 3) exntended care/observation unit: patient prepared f...
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? - Answer 0.25 mililiters 
 
Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What shoul...
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Añadir al carritoMeperidine (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? - Answer 0.25 mililiters 
 
Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What shoul...
In Standard I, what is the surgical and anesthesiology staff responsible? - Answer Surgical responsibility: 
1) problems relating to the surgery itself 
 
Anesthesiology staff responsibility; 
1) airway 
2) cardiovascular status 
3) medical management 
 
What is the definition of Standard I? - Ans...
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Añadir al carritoIn Standard I, what is the surgical and anesthesiology staff responsible? - Answer Surgical responsibility: 
1) problems relating to the surgery itself 
 
Anesthesiology staff responsibility; 
1) airway 
2) cardiovascular status 
3) medical management 
 
What is the definition of Standard I? - Ans...
When comparing desflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia at 1 MAC, which of the following parameters is most likely to be the same or similar following discontinuation of the anesthetic? - Answer time to orientation to person, place, time 
 
Which of the following tests reliably predicts recovery of ...
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Añadir al carritoWhen comparing desflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia at 1 MAC, which of the following parameters is most likely to be the same or similar following discontinuation of the anesthetic? - Answer time to orientation to person, place, time 
 
Which of the following tests reliably predicts recovery of ...
You know that nursing care in PACU is multifaceted and involves: - Answer A. monitoring the patient's physiological status 
B. intervening to ensure uneventful recovery from anesthesia and surgery 
C. providing a safe environment for the patient experiencing limitations in physical, mental, and e...
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Añadir al carritoYou know that nursing care in PACU is multifaceted and involves: - Answer A. monitoring the patient's physiological status 
B. intervening to ensure uneventful recovery from anesthesia and surgery 
C. providing a safe environment for the patient experiencing limitations in physical, mental, and e...
Which description illustrates the beginning of the postoperative period? 
a. completion of the surgical procedure and arousal of the patient from anesthesia in the operating room 
b. Providing care before, during and after surgery 
c. closure of the patients surgical incision with sutures 
d. Compl...
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Añadir al carritoWhich description illustrates the beginning of the postoperative period? 
a. completion of the surgical procedure and arousal of the patient from anesthesia in the operating room 
b. Providing care before, during and after surgery 
c. closure of the patients surgical incision with sutures 
d. Compl...
a 65 y.o male comes in for testing, scheduled for a radical prostatectomy in 3 days. He has a 45pk/yr of smoking. He also has some medicines for "heart palpitations" Tests needed for this pt include: - Answer EKG, hgb/hct, bmp, type&screen 
 
the following statements about pain management apply:...
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Añadir al carritoa 65 y.o male comes in for testing, scheduled for a radical prostatectomy in 3 days. He has a 45pk/yr of smoking. He also has some medicines for "heart palpitations" Tests needed for this pt include: - Answer EKG, hgb/hct, bmp, type&screen 
 
the following statements about pain management apply:...
Can you edit case tracking events after they have been documented? - Answer Yes, use the All Events button 
 
What does releasing orders do? - Answer Makes the orders active and able to be documented against. The pharmacy can see the medications they need to prep and verify. Orders are also send...
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Añadir al carritoCan you edit case tracking events after they have been documented? - Answer Yes, use the All Events button 
 
What does releasing orders do? - Answer Makes the orders active and able to be documented against. The pharmacy can see the medications they need to prep and verify. Orders are also send...
Describe the purpose of and evolution of the PACU? Deaths were typically due to? - Answer First PACUs were called recovery rooms. 
•50% of deaths which occur during the first 24 hrs after surgery were preventable by having a recovery room 
•Deaths typically due to respiratory obstruction 
o P...
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Añadir al carritoDescribe the purpose of and evolution of the PACU? Deaths were typically due to? - Answer First PACUs were called recovery rooms. 
•50% of deaths which occur during the first 24 hrs after surgery were preventable by having a recovery room 
•Deaths typically due to respiratory obstruction 
o P...
When measuring the patient's response to external stimuli, the PACU nurse may use the _____________. 
A) Glasgow Coma Scale 
B) Aldrete scale - Answer Glasgow Coma Scale 
 
_______ from the PACU area is/are planned well in advance of surgery and includes patient education, transportation, and co...
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Añadir al carritoWhen measuring the patient's response to external stimuli, the PACU nurse may use the _____________. 
A) Glasgow Coma Scale 
B) Aldrete scale - Answer Glasgow Coma Scale 
 
_______ from the PACU area is/are planned well in advance of surgery and includes patient education, transportation, and co...
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