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Post Anesthesia Care Review Practice Test. 1. True/False Advances made in the use of anesthesia gases True. Advances made in the use of anesthesia gases created the need created the need for a specialized care unit for the for a specialized care unit to care postoperative surgical patients? 2. Which of the following descriptions below apply to the PACU RN? A. Should be competent regarding age specific care, special needs care, and complex cardiac and respirator care of patien...

Post-op Study Guide Test. 1. the circulating nurse begins giving the hand-off report the hand-tt report should to the PACU nurse, whose cell phone rings; the PACU nurse answers it immediately. Why has a potential lapse in the hand-off process occurred? 2. during the transport of a patient to the PACU for re- covery, the patient's record is temporarily unavailable be given with no or limited interruptions. the patient's record is an important part of the because the practit...

MED SURGE EXAM-6 Chapter 22: Nursing Management: Postoperative Ca Final. 1. The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from anaesthesia in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU). On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pres- sure is 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to implement at this time? 2. The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering...

Chapter 20 Post-op Complete Study Guide Test. 1. What does progression of pa- tients through various phases of a. condition of patient Although some surgical procedures and drug adminis- care in a postanesthesia care unit tration require more intensive postanesthesia care, how (PACU) primarily depend on? a. condition of patient b. type of anesthesia used c. respiratory adequacy d. type of surgical procedure 2. Upon admission of a patient to the PACU, the nurse's priorit...

PACU Interview Study Guide Test. 1. Tell me about yourself I have 6 years of experience with direct patient care and love now being an RN. I found my passion for nursing in high school when I realized I could gain skills to help people in way others couldn't. I took Night classes to become a CNA. I won first place in a state HOSA competition for sports medicine and I wanted to keep gaining skills. I went on a mission to Argentina and learned fluent Spanish and even performed life saving ...

Chapter 17- Postop Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. postoperative period - Begins immediately after surgery - Continues until first fol- low-up appointment - Care is delivered on a continuum - Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and continues in hospital or home setting 2. Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) - Close observation after anesthesia - Critical care unit due to risk of potential life-threat- ening complications - Control pain, nausea, vomiting - Prevent complications - Goal:...

Postoperative Care Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. PACU phase I assess- ment includes: Monitoring heart rate Continuous airway monitoring Monitoring blood pres- sure Continuous electrocar- diogram monitoring Assessing surgical site Palpating a brachial pulse 2. Handoff communica- tion between OR and PACU staff: Details the procedure performed Includes medica- tions received during surgery, including pain medications Includes a detailed health history assess- ment by system Inclu...

PERIOP 101: Perianesthesia Nursing Written Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. PACU nurses hold which 2 advanced certifications? a. PALS b. wound care certified c. ACLS d. certified emergency nurse 2. identify the info to be assessed by the perianesthesia nurse. SATA a. caregiver's ability to understand instructions b. pts level of alertness c. pain assessment d. previous anesthetic history e. comfort assesemnt 3. in phase 1, the pt is assessed for: SATA a. home care b. BP c....

PACU & CPAN CONTENT STUDY GUIDE TEST. 1. a 65 y.o male comes in for testing, scheduled for a radical prostatectomy in 3 days. He has a 45pk/yr of smok- ing. He also has some medicines for "heart palpitations" Tests needed for this pt include: 2. the following statements about pain management apply: 3. the perianesthesia comprehensive health history includes all of the fol- lowing except: 4. the perianestheisa nurse's goal of preoperative preparation for the pa- tient is: ...

Advanced Assessment: PACU Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. What percentage of surg- eries are outpatient? 2. What are the two phas- es of recovery following surgery? Is either phase ever bypassed? 70% Phase I: immediate ICU-level recovery that includes emergence and awakening Phase II: lower level of care that ensures the patient is able to go home 3. What are the prerequisites 1. Patent airway to transport to PACU? 4. How should patients be transported who ar...

Medsurg Practice Questions Exam 1 Correctly Answered. 1. In providing preoperative care to a patient scheduled outpatient post anesthesia for an arthroscopic procedure, the nurse explains that care unit postanesthesia care will likely provided in which set- ting? 2. Which is the priority initial assessment for a patient who is admitted to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery with general anesthesia? 3. Which of the following nursing actions is completed during phase III o...

Anesthesia Principles I: Exam 4 (PACU) Questions & Answers. 1. when does postoperative planning begin? when patient scheduled for surgery 2. what is the goal in postoperative planning? provide best care/outcomes while not utilizing unnecessary resources 3. what are the three levels of PACU care? Phase I, II (outpatient), and Extended care 4. the PACU assess and manages: 1. respiratory and HD status 2. analgesics and antiemetics 3. preparedness for rapid/optimal re- covery 4. commo...

HESI, The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Mr. Potter Exam. 1. You know that nursing care in PACU A. monitoring the patient's physiological status is multifaceted and involves: B. intervening to ensure uneventful recovery from anes- thesia and surgery C. providing a safe environment for the patient expe- riencing limitations in physical, mental, and emotional function D. preventing or promptly treating complications in the immediate post-anesthesia period E. upholding the patient...

122 EXAM 1: Pre and Post (operative) Study Test. 1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgi- cal informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client 1 The client will be in the hospital for a few days. This is not a day-surgery indicates further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be procedure. The client needs more glad when this is over so I can go home today." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." 3. ...

Prophecy PACU RN A v1 Complete Study Test. 1. You receive a patient to Phase I re- covery from IR status post cerebral aneurysm clipping. Which assessment is most important for you to perform? 2. Which patient is MOST at risk for developing postoperative cardiogenic shock? A) Cardiac rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure ***B) Pupil response, facial and extremity move- ment C) Bowel sounds, urinary output, and oral cavity D) RR, BP, Temp A) A 78 year old male adult with CKD ***B) Pt ...

Leadership & Management Exam 1 Study Guide Review Test. 1. A nurse is preparing to provide a hand-off report for a Mr. Jones had pain media- group of clients to the oncoming nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report? 2. A nurse is preparing a transfer report to an inpatient rehabilitation facility for a client who has atrial fibril- lation. Which of the following pieces of information is the priority for the nurse to include in the report? 3. A nurse...

Test 3 (Respiratory, PACU, Anesthesia) Complete Study Guide Test. 1. The nurse receives orders for the client to have pul- monary function testing, which assessment finding in the client would cause the nurse to question this order as appropriate for this client? 2. A client with gastric ulcer develops a sudden, sharp pain in the mid epigastric region, on assessment the nurse notes it is tender and rigid , what is the priority action? 3. Client is admitted to the post anesthesia (PACU) with t...

CH 17 Priorities for Post OP Patient Final Exam. 1. PACU phase assessment includes: the following below Continuous electrocar- diogram monitoring Continuous airway monitoring Monitoring blood pres- sure Monitoring heart rate Assessing surgical site 2. During phase I of the postoperative peri- od, the nurse notices that the client's sur- gical dressing contains an area of bright, red bleeding. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Assess the client's temperature. B. Notify ...

Chapter 14 Post Anesthesia Recovery Study Test. 1. Introduction Patients are transported to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following surgical procedures PACU statt are critical care nurses PACU is close to the operating rooms PACU may function as an ambulatory patient recovery area 2. PACU Facility The PACU is typically one large room with patient beds positioned in individual patient care areas. Layout allows for more eflcient patient care. The PACU is equipped with patient care supp...

PACU Vocabulary Study Guide Test. 1. TAH Total abdominal hyesterectomy 2. SCD sequential compression device 3. D & C dilation and curettage (a procedure to remove tissue from inside the uterus) 4. LOC Level of Consciousness 5. BTL Bilateral Tubal Ligation (Fallopian tube tie, both sides) 6. SOB Shortness of Breath 7. -opsy view 8. -ectomy surgical removal 9. -scopy visual examination 10. -rrhaphy suture 11. -ia condition of