CPAN PRACTICE EXAM 1 WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
The peri anesthesia nurse demonstrates understanding that language and readable
instructions are important to patient safety after discharge, by ensuring patient discharge
instructions are written in the vocabulary grade level:
a. 3
b. 5
c. 9
d. 12 - correct answer-B
While assessing an elderly patient who is anxious and fearful, a peri anesthesia nurse
observes old and new bruises with torn skin on the patient's arms, face, and hairline. The
peri anesthesia nurse's best action is to:
a. Approach the family about possible abuse
b. Evaluate, observe, and further assess the patient
c. Use appropriate paper tape on the patient's skin
d. Report this information to social services - correct answer-D
The peri anesthesia nurse instructs a patient scheduled for a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy to remove body piercings prior to arrival as they may cause:
a. Injury and infection
b. Increased pain at the incision site
c. Adverse medication interaction
d. EKG monitoring interference - correct answer-A
The peri anesthesia nurse suspects a Type IV latex allergy in a patient exhibiting:
a. Tachyphylaxis
b. Erythema
c. Hypotension
d. Bronchospasm - correct answer-B
A patient with vancomycin-resistant enterococcus is being admitted to the PACU following
surgery. A peri anesthesia nurse should know which precaution provides the safest
environment for both the patient and others in the PACU?
a. Having the anesthesiologist recover the patient in the OR
b. Placing a special respirator mask over the nasal cannula on the patient
, c. Providing a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for the patient
d. Having the anesthesiologist bypass the PACU and transporting the patient directly to the
surgical floor - correct answer-C
A combative, restless, and thrashing patient arrives in the Phase I PACU. After an initial
assessment of the patient's airway, the NEXT intervention for the peri anesthesia nurse is
to:
a. Bring family members to the bedside
b. Arouse the patient
c. Provide a safe environment
d. Medicate the patient for pain - correct answer-C
The peri anesthesia nurse is aware that the most important intervention for the pediatric
patient in emergence delirium is:
a. Monitoring and controlling body temperature
b. Having a parent present
c. The presence of padded side rails
d. Providing tender loving care - correct answer-C
A patient is admitted to the Phase I PACU following cleft palate repair. Which of the
following is the proper positioning of this patient in the immediate postoperative phase?
a. Semi-Prone
b. High Fowler's
c. Reverse Trendelenburg
d. Lateral recumbent - correct answer-A
A patient with active tuberculosis is expected in the PACU. The peri anesthesia nurse
prepares for:
a. Airborne precautions
b. Droplet precautions
c. Contact precautions
d. Standard precautions - correct answer-A
The peri anesthesia nurse is aware that according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommendations:
a. Artificial nails should not be worn for direct patient care
b. Wedding bands or ring use should be avoided in direct patient care
c. Hands should be washed vigorously with soap for at least 30 seconds
d. Alcohol-based hand rub is approved for minimally soiled hands - correct answer-A
ANSWERS | 2026 LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
The peri anesthesia nurse demonstrates understanding that language and readable
instructions are important to patient safety after discharge, by ensuring patient discharge
instructions are written in the vocabulary grade level:
a. 3
b. 5
c. 9
d. 12 - correct answer-B
While assessing an elderly patient who is anxious and fearful, a peri anesthesia nurse
observes old and new bruises with torn skin on the patient's arms, face, and hairline. The
peri anesthesia nurse's best action is to:
a. Approach the family about possible abuse
b. Evaluate, observe, and further assess the patient
c. Use appropriate paper tape on the patient's skin
d. Report this information to social services - correct answer-D
The peri anesthesia nurse instructs a patient scheduled for a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy to remove body piercings prior to arrival as they may cause:
a. Injury and infection
b. Increased pain at the incision site
c. Adverse medication interaction
d. EKG monitoring interference - correct answer-A
The peri anesthesia nurse suspects a Type IV latex allergy in a patient exhibiting:
a. Tachyphylaxis
b. Erythema
c. Hypotension
d. Bronchospasm - correct answer-B
A patient with vancomycin-resistant enterococcus is being admitted to the PACU following
surgery. A peri anesthesia nurse should know which precaution provides the safest
environment for both the patient and others in the PACU?
a. Having the anesthesiologist recover the patient in the OR
b. Placing a special respirator mask over the nasal cannula on the patient
, c. Providing a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for the patient
d. Having the anesthesiologist bypass the PACU and transporting the patient directly to the
surgical floor - correct answer-C
A combative, restless, and thrashing patient arrives in the Phase I PACU. After an initial
assessment of the patient's airway, the NEXT intervention for the peri anesthesia nurse is
to:
a. Bring family members to the bedside
b. Arouse the patient
c. Provide a safe environment
d. Medicate the patient for pain - correct answer-C
The peri anesthesia nurse is aware that the most important intervention for the pediatric
patient in emergence delirium is:
a. Monitoring and controlling body temperature
b. Having a parent present
c. The presence of padded side rails
d. Providing tender loving care - correct answer-C
A patient is admitted to the Phase I PACU following cleft palate repair. Which of the
following is the proper positioning of this patient in the immediate postoperative phase?
a. Semi-Prone
b. High Fowler's
c. Reverse Trendelenburg
d. Lateral recumbent - correct answer-A
A patient with active tuberculosis is expected in the PACU. The peri anesthesia nurse
prepares for:
a. Airborne precautions
b. Droplet precautions
c. Contact precautions
d. Standard precautions - correct answer-A
The peri anesthesia nurse is aware that according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommendations:
a. Artificial nails should not be worn for direct patient care
b. Wedding bands or ring use should be avoided in direct patient care
c. Hands should be washed vigorously with soap for at least 30 seconds
d. Alcohol-based hand rub is approved for minimally soiled hands - correct answer-A
