2024 OR POST-ANESTHESIA CARE
FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
prescribed program that patients are to follow after participating in
education that is specific to the surgery.
A patient may bypass Phase 1 post-anesthesia care and transfer directly to
Phase 2, which may be referred to as step-down recovery. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFast Tracking
True or False: A hand-off communication tool is implemented between
patient care providers to help ensure continuity of care and patient safety. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
True or False: The patient follow-up phone call is an important element of
post-anesthesia care. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
Most surgical complications occur within - CORRECT-ANSWERS48 hours of
the procedure.
Occurs immediately following surgery.
Basic life-sustaining needs are the highest priority
Constant observation is required during this phase. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPost anesthesia care Phase 1
True or False: Pain is not part of the initial assessment upon the patient's
arrival in Phase 1. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
This is a transition period between PACU care and discharge to extended
care, home, or another facility. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPostanesthesia care
phase 2
The patient may bypass Phase 1 and be transferred directly to Phase 2 care
depending on - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe type of anesthesia received
VS
Level of pain
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