2024 PERIANESTHESIA NURSING EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

2024 PERIANESTHESIA NURSING
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS


During admission of a pt to phase 1 post anesthesia care, the perianesthesia
nurse is responsible for:

a. assessing the patient's level of consciousness
b. assessing the patient's pain level
c. assessing the patient's x-rays
d. maintaining a patent airway
e. monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAll answers are correct EXCEPT C

Check Your Understanding

PACU nurses hold which 2 advanced certifications?

a. PALS
b. wound care certified
c. ACLS
d. certified emergency nurse - CORRECT-ANSWERSPALS
ACLS

What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in preadmission
testing to collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient?

a. how long has the pt been a diabetic
b. if there is someone to drive them home
c. the last time they ate or drank
d. the type of insulin the pt takes - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. type of insulin

Match the phase or unit or age group with the correct nurse to patient ratio.

Phase/Unit/Group
A. extended care unit
B. patients are under age 8
C. upon admission
D. patient recovering in CCU

Nurse-Patient Ratio
1:2