RELIAS PACU RN A V1 TEST BANK FULLY
SOLVED EDITION WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS 2026
‣ What is the primary goal of nursing care in the postanesthesia care unit
(PACU)? Answer: To maintain patient safety and identify actual and
potential patient problems.
‣ What are the phases of postanesthesia care? Answer: Phase 1, Phase 2,
and Phase 3.
‣ What is the focus of nursing care during PACU Phase 1? Answer:
Life-sustaining needs are the highest priority, requiring constant
vigilance and monitoring.
‣ What equipment is required in PACU Phase 1? Answer: Artificial
airways, ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, pulse oximeters, suction
equipment, blood pressure cuffs, ECG monitors, IV supplies, and
medications.
‣ What general information is included in the PACU Phase 1 admission
report? Answer: Patient's name, age, surgeon, surgical procedure,
indication for surgery, medical history, current medications, and
allergies.
SOLVED EDITION WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS 2026
‣ What is the primary goal of nursing care in the postanesthesia care unit
(PACU)? Answer: To maintain patient safety and identify actual and
potential patient problems.
‣ What are the phases of postanesthesia care? Answer: Phase 1, Phase 2,
and Phase 3.
‣ What is the focus of nursing care during PACU Phase 1? Answer:
Life-sustaining needs are the highest priority, requiring constant
vigilance and monitoring.
‣ What equipment is required in PACU Phase 1? Answer: Artificial
airways, ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, pulse oximeters, suction
equipment, blood pressure cuffs, ECG monitors, IV supplies, and
medications.
‣ What general information is included in the PACU Phase 1 admission
report? Answer: Patient's name, age, surgeon, surgical procedure,
indication for surgery, medical history, current medications, and
allergies.
