Question 1
Sleep apnea in severely obese patients is related to:
A. excess pharyngeal tissue
B. hypoglossal nerve paralysis
C. hypocarbia with acidosis
D. supine lateral positioning
CORRECT ANSWER
A. excess pharyngeal tissue
Question 2
A patient reports lightheadedness, mouth numbness, and ringing in the ears following a
regional block. The perianesthesia nurse recognizes this as:
A. allergic reaction
B. transient hypotension
C. local anesthesia toxicity
D. acute stroke
CORRECT ANSWER
C. local anesthesia toxicity
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,Question 3
Based on the SCIP protocol, perioperative use of which class of medication is associated
with decreased morbidity and mortality in vascular surgery patients?
A. Calcium channel blockers
B. Diuretics
C. Anxiolytics
D. Beta Blockers
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Beta Blockers
Question 4
A patient with a history of bronchial asthma and hypertension is admitted to the PACU
following an outpatient procedure. The patient is drowsy but responsive, bilateral breath
sounds area clear, and vital signs are: BP 220/110, HR 72, RR 16. The perianesthesia nurse
will anticipate the administration of:
A. propanolol
B. hydralazine
C. labetalol
D. nitroprusside
CORRECT ANSWER
B. hydralazine
Question 5
An ambulatory surgery patient who is post direct laryngoscopy with general anesthesia
exhibits stridor. The perianesthesia nurse anticipates orders for:
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, A. percussion of the anterior chest
B. administration of nebulized racemic ephinephrine
C. administration of naloxone IV
D. suctioning the pharynx
CORRECT ANSWER
B. administration of nebulized racemic ephinephrine
Question 6
A patient is admitted to the PACU following a thoracic aneurysm repair. Once extubated,
the patient is exhibiting positive Trousseau's sign and skeletal muscle weakness. The
perianesthesia nurse anticipates evaluating the patient's:
A. serum calcium level
B. serum potassium level
C. extremities for pulses
D. heart for new murmurs
CORRECT ANSWER
A. serum calcium level
Question 7
Restraining a patient without consent or proper authorization could result in an allegation
against the perianesthesia nurse of:
A. breach of contract
B. legal irresponsibility
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Sleep apnea in severely obese patients is related to:
A. excess pharyngeal tissue
B. hypoglossal nerve paralysis
C. hypocarbia with acidosis
D. supine lateral positioning
CORRECT ANSWER
A. excess pharyngeal tissue
Question 2
A patient reports lightheadedness, mouth numbness, and ringing in the ears following a
regional block. The perianesthesia nurse recognizes this as:
A. allergic reaction
B. transient hypotension
C. local anesthesia toxicity
D. acute stroke
CORRECT ANSWER
C. local anesthesia toxicity
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,Question 3
Based on the SCIP protocol, perioperative use of which class of medication is associated
with decreased morbidity and mortality in vascular surgery patients?
A. Calcium channel blockers
B. Diuretics
C. Anxiolytics
D. Beta Blockers
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Beta Blockers
Question 4
A patient with a history of bronchial asthma and hypertension is admitted to the PACU
following an outpatient procedure. The patient is drowsy but responsive, bilateral breath
sounds area clear, and vital signs are: BP 220/110, HR 72, RR 16. The perianesthesia nurse
will anticipate the administration of:
A. propanolol
B. hydralazine
C. labetalol
D. nitroprusside
CORRECT ANSWER
B. hydralazine
Question 5
An ambulatory surgery patient who is post direct laryngoscopy with general anesthesia
exhibits stridor. The perianesthesia nurse anticipates orders for:
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, A. percussion of the anterior chest
B. administration of nebulized racemic ephinephrine
C. administration of naloxone IV
D. suctioning the pharynx
CORRECT ANSWER
B. administration of nebulized racemic ephinephrine
Question 6
A patient is admitted to the PACU following a thoracic aneurysm repair. Once extubated,
the patient is exhibiting positive Trousseau's sign and skeletal muscle weakness. The
perianesthesia nurse anticipates evaluating the patient's:
A. serum calcium level
B. serum potassium level
C. extremities for pulses
D. heart for new murmurs
CORRECT ANSWER
A. serum calcium level
Question 7
Restraining a patient without consent or proper authorization could result in an allegation
against the perianesthesia nurse of:
A. breach of contract
B. legal irresponsibility
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