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CPAN MISC EXAM 2025 WITH COMPLETEQUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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An example of an appropriate PACU outcome indicator for a
radical neck patient who required a tracheostomy is:
a: patient able to communicate need for suctioning
b: suctioning equipment available at bedside
c: trach dressing appearance charted upon discharge
d: lung sounds assessed every 15 min for first hour after PACU
admission Correct Answer a
PACU outcome indicator Correct Answer Fancy way to say
"goal"
The PACU manager is informed of an acute shortage of RN's in
the delivery room. The available PACU nurse can be floated
when:
a: the nursing supervisor requests it
b: there are no patients in the PACU
c: the PACU nurse agrees to float
d: competency is evidenced for that area Correct Answer d
1 hr post nasal surg, a healthy 19 y.o. pt with a neg cardiac hx
develops tachycardia, HTN, & occasional dysrhythmias. The pt
remains awake, alert and in no apparent distress.
While a coworker notifies the anesthesiologist, the ambulatory
surgery nurse:
a: reviews intraop meds
b: notifies surgeon to inspect for hemorrhage
c: obtains a 12 lead EKG
d: initiates oxygen at 3 liters Correct Answer a
,could also notify the provider, but more acutely the meds could be
affecting the pt not necessarily a hemorrhage
Think about it, can you obtain a 12 lead EKG without an order?
Correct Answer no- so if there is a question indicating something
that requires an order it is not the answer
the best way for the ambulatory nurse to determine if the pt
understands d/c instructions related to foley catheter care is to
ask the patient to:
a: sign the d/c instructions after questions are answered
b: explain the procedure to a family member
c: demonstrates the procedure to empty the foley bag
d: explains the answers to a written post test question Correct
Answer c
Teachback is... Correct Answer the GOLD STANDARD when
educating a patient. they must teach back to assure competency-
look for this in the questions!
Pt who received IV sedation for carpal tunnel syndrome repair is
awake, alert and meets criteria for discharge.
Unable to find a designated driver, the pt insists on driving home
unaccompanied. the priority nursing action is to:
a: allow the pt to drive home unaccompanied, since d/c criteria
has been met
b: have the pt stay an additional 2 hrs before driving home
unaccompanied
c: assist the pt in finding a ride home
d: notify the physician of the pt's situation Correct Answer c
(you don't need a provider to help find a ride)
, the PACU Rn evaluates the pt's urine amount and color, IV fluid
types and amounts, pulmonary secretion characteristics after
major abdominal surgery in order to assess the pt for:
a: 3rd spacing
b: hyponatremia
c: abdominal distention Correct Answer a?
- this is not officially answered in the notes, but is in the chegg
flashcards with this answer
Considerations with flumazanil Correct Answer Caution with pts
who have hx or seizures- this can cause seizures
What is a vitrectomy? Correct Answer A vitrectomy is a type of
eye surgery to treat various problems with the retina and vitreous.
During the surgery, your surgeon removes the vitreous and
replaces it with another solution. The vitreous is a gel-like
substance that fills the middle portion of your eye
metoclompramide Correct Answer brand name: Reglan for
nausea/vomiting
In providing preoperative teaching to a pt requesting spinal
anesthesia the perianesthesia rn is aware that an absolute
contraindication for a spinal anesthesia is:
a. pt refusal
b. chronic back pain
c. sickle cell anemia
d. multiple sclerosis Correct Answer a
(i think- no official answer in notes)
OSHA mandates that when inserting an IV fluid access in a pt the
PACU rn must:
a. wash hands
b. wear gloves
c. use an antibacterial gel
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