TEST / 70+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024
GRADED A+
,RELIAS PROPHECY PACU RN A V1 COMPLETE TEST / 70+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 GRADED A+
, RELIAS PROPHECY PACU RN A V1 COMPLETE TEST / 70+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 GRADED A+
1. Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shiv-ering in
the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililitersshould be given?:
0.25 mililiters
2. Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the
catheter. What should you do?: A) Position the patient on their side
B) Place the patient in a prone position
C) Check the epidural line for kinks
***D) Contact the anesthesia provider
3. What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for phase 1 discharge?: A)
Has received discharge instructions, pain level 9 out 10, shortnessof breath
B) Drowsy, blood pressure returned to preoperative levels, on 6 liters oxygen via facemask
***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and move all extremities
D) Fully alert, shallow breathing, on 3 liters via T-piece, can move 2 extremities
4. What do you consider to be a safe dose of intravenous fentanyl for an adultwho does not
have tolerance to opioids?: A) 1.5 miligrams
***B) 25 micrograms
C) 100 microgramsD
25 miligrams
5. 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. Whatmedication should you
prepare to give FIRST?: A) 10 mg hydralazine IV push
***B) 50 mcg fentanyl IV push
C) 2 mg lorazepam IV push
D) 5 mg metoprolol IV push
6. You are about to discharge a day surgery patient with aphasia and you discover the family
members are not available for the discharge instructionsand are not responding to your phone
calls. Business hours are over and thePACU is about to close. How will you handle the
situation?: