Prophecy PACU RN A v1: Comprehensive Study Guide –
Expert Strategies, Review of Key Quizzes, and Practice
Questions for Guaranteed Success / Latest 2025
This is a set of 70+ Terms test for Post-Anesthesia Care Unit nursing skills, focusing on
immediate patient assessment (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability/Neuro,
Temperature), managing anesthesia side effects (nausea, pain, shivering, airway issues),
safe medication administration (dosages, IV calculations), and readiness for discharge
using criteria like the Modified Aldrete Score (e.g., drowsy but arousable, stable vitals,
able to cough/move). It covers scenarios like epidural site swelling, neuromuscular
blockade signs, post-spinal complications, and readiness for phase 2 care. (Ultimate Guide
for YR. 2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for
phase 1 discharge? -
Answer☑️
A) Has received discharge instructions, pain level 9 out 10,
shortness of breath
B) Drowsy, blood pressure returned to preoperative levels, on 6
liters oxygen via face mask
***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and
move all extremities
1
, D) Fully alert, shallow breathing, on 3 liters via T-piece, can
move 2 extremities
Quiz_________________?
What do you consider to be a safe dose of intravenous fentanyl
for an adult who does not have tolerance to opioids? -
Answer☑️
A) 1.5 miligrams
***B) 25 micrograms
C) 100 micrograms
D 25 miligrams
Quiz_________________?
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? -
Answer☑️
A) 10 mg hydralazine IV push
2
, ***B) 50 mcg fentanyl IV push
C) 2 mg lorazepam IV push
D) 5 mg metoprolol IV push
Quiz_________________?
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? -
Answer☑️
***A) Wait until the family returns
B) Leave the discharge education on voicemail and discharge
patient
C) Discharge patient with non-emergency transport
D) Take patient home yourself
Quiz_________________?
You received a patient from OR post hip replacement surgery.
The anesthesiologist is planning a nerve block in PACU, but the
3
, patient did not sign the consent for the nerve block. How will
you proceed? -
Answer☑️
A) Wake up the patient to sign the consent
B) Ask a friend to sign the consent
***C) Obtain the consent from medical POA
D) Proceed with the procedure
Quiz_________________?
What position would help alleviate headaches after spinal
anesthesia? -
Answer☑️
A) Prone
B) Trendelenburg
C) Semi-fowlers
***D) Flat to supine
Quiz_________________?
***WRONG***
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Expert Strategies, Review of Key Quizzes, and Practice
Questions for Guaranteed Success / Latest 2025
This is a set of 70+ Terms test for Post-Anesthesia Care Unit nursing skills, focusing on
immediate patient assessment (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability/Neuro,
Temperature), managing anesthesia side effects (nausea, pain, shivering, airway issues),
safe medication administration (dosages, IV calculations), and readiness for discharge
using criteria like the Modified Aldrete Score (e.g., drowsy but arousable, stable vitals,
able to cough/move). It covers scenarios like epidural site swelling, neuromuscular
blockade signs, post-spinal complications, and readiness for phase 2 care. (Ultimate Guide
for YR. 2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for
phase 1 discharge? -
Answer☑️
A) Has received discharge instructions, pain level 9 out 10,
shortness of breath
B) Drowsy, blood pressure returned to preoperative levels, on 6
liters oxygen via face mask
***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and
move all extremities
1
, D) Fully alert, shallow breathing, on 3 liters via T-piece, can
move 2 extremities
Quiz_________________?
What do you consider to be a safe dose of intravenous fentanyl
for an adult who does not have tolerance to opioids? -
Answer☑️
A) 1.5 miligrams
***B) 25 micrograms
C) 100 micrograms
D 25 miligrams
Quiz_________________?
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? -
Answer☑️
A) 10 mg hydralazine IV push
2
, ***B) 50 mcg fentanyl IV push
C) 2 mg lorazepam IV push
D) 5 mg metoprolol IV push
Quiz_________________?
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? -
Answer☑️
***A) Wait until the family returns
B) Leave the discharge education on voicemail and discharge
patient
C) Discharge patient with non-emergency transport
D) Take patient home yourself
Quiz_________________?
You received a patient from OR post hip replacement surgery.
The anesthesiologist is planning a nerve block in PACU, but the
3
, patient did not sign the consent for the nerve block. How will
you proceed? -
Answer☑️
A) Wake up the patient to sign the consent
B) Ask a friend to sign the consent
***C) Obtain the consent from medical POA
D) Proceed with the procedure
Quiz_________________?
What position would help alleviate headaches after spinal
anesthesia? -
Answer☑️
A) Prone
B) Trendelenburg
C) Semi-fowlers
***D) Flat to supine
Quiz_________________?
***WRONG***
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