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PACU PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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HESI THE POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNITPACU, MRS PAUL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When should the provider be told of hypotension? - Answer: <90/50.
When should the provider be told about hypertension? - ANSWER > 170/110
When should the provider be contacted about tachycardia? - ANSWER > 130
Are there any hypertension medications? - ANSWER IV Labetalol IV,
hydralazine IV. Esmolol
What are the necessary interventions for hypotension? To administer IV fluids,
supine the patient and use a pressure bag.
What are the necessary interventions for hypertension? - Answer: Vagal
maneuver - Stop IV fluids.
What are the necessary interventions for tachycardia? - Answer: IV fluids -
Vagal maneuver.
What drug is prescribed for tachycardia, and at what dosage?:) - ANSWER
Labetalol 2.5 mg.
What heart rate is considered steady during transfer/discharge? - ANSWER
School age: 70-120
Teen/adult: 50–100.
What level of raised blood pressure is considered stable enough to be
transferred or discharged? - ANSWER School age: 121/70.
Teen/adult ratio: 160/90.
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