CPAN Review Cards with complete solutions

What is the temperature range of a normothermic patient, according to ASPAN's practice recommendation? correct answers36°- 38° C, or 96.8° - 100.4°F What does ASPAN stand for? correct answersAmerican Society of Perianesthsia Nurses What are the criteria for instituting forced air warming in the preoperative period? correct answers- If the anticipated anesthesia time is 30 minutes. - Pt's who are hypothermic preoperatively. - Pt's at increased risk for suffering complications from hypothermia. Name some alternative active warming measures: correct answers- Warmed IV fluids - Warmed irrigation fluids - Circulating water garments - Circulating water mattresses - Radiant Heat - Gel Pad surface warming Name some adverse consequenses of intraoperative hypothermia. correct answers- Pt's are 3x more likely to experience "adverse myocardial outcomes." - Prolonged and altered drug effects of many drug classes (including muscle relaxants.) - Increased rate of pressure ulcer development. - Increased length of hospital stay. - Increased need for blood transfusion - Impaired wound healing. - Increased incidence of post-op infections.