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
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