CAPA Question Of The
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A 20-kg child is admitted to the PACU following a tonsillectomy and
adenoidectomy. After the child vomits, the anesthesiologist orders
ondansetron. The proper IV dosage for this patient is:
0.15 mg/kg
0.25 mg/kg
0.5 mg/kg
1 mg/kg correct answer 0.15 mg/kg
A 3-year-old patient with a history of spina bifida is received
postoperatively with audible wheezes and retractions. The
perianesthesia nurse observes blisters under an adhesive bandage and
suspects: correct answer a latex allergy or sensitivity.
A 68-year-old diabetic patient is scheduled for ankle arthroscopy. The
plan is for a popliteal block monitored anesthesia care (MAC) The
perianesthesia nurse knows that regional blocks may be considered for
diabetic patients because they cause fewer:
psychological disturbances.
risks of infection.
,metabolic disturbances.
risks of nerve injury. correct answer metabolic disturbances
A healthy patient inquires about NPO guidelines prior to surgery. Based
on ASA guidelines, the perianesthesia nurse will reply:
no solids for 6 hours and allow clear liquids 2 hours before surgery.
no solids past midnight and allow clear liquids up to 4 hours before
surgery.
no solids for 4 hours and allow clear liquids up to 1 hour before surgery.
no solids for 8 hours and allow clear liquids up to 3 hours before
surgery. correct answer no solids for 6 hours and allow clear liquids for
2 hours before surgery
A patient arrives in the PACU following liver biopsy. The patient is lying
on the left side and is complaining of pain. The perianesthesia nurse's
first action is to:
cover the patient with a blanket.
notify the physician for an IV pain medication order.
quickly connect the patient to the monitors.
reposition the patient on the right side. correct answer reposition the
patient on the right side
A patient calls the preoperative center asking whether to continue
taking his daily dose of clonidine. The perianesthesia nurse is aware
that clonidine should be:
, taken only if the surgeon deems it necessary.
stopped at least 3 days preoperatively.
stopped at least 5 days preoperatively.
taken daily as prescribed. correct answer taken daily as prescribed
A patient in Phase II recovery is complaining of nausea. Initially, the
perianesthesia nurse instructs the patient to:
inhale and exhale quickly.
take deep breaths.
turn the head to the side.
utilize Reiki or imagery. correct answer take deep breaths
A patient is most likely to experience a sickle cell crisis following:
minimal blood loss.
exposure to inhalation agents.
depressed respiratory function.
administration of muscle relaxants. correct answer depressed
respiratory function
A patient post appendectomy suddenly goes into supraventricular
tachycardia. Vital signs are BP = 125/75; HR = 168; and R = 16. The
nurse anticipates administering:
lidocaine.
Week With Accurate
Answers
A 20-kg child is admitted to the PACU following a tonsillectomy and
adenoidectomy. After the child vomits, the anesthesiologist orders
ondansetron. The proper IV dosage for this patient is:
0.15 mg/kg
0.25 mg/kg
0.5 mg/kg
1 mg/kg correct answer 0.15 mg/kg
A 3-year-old patient with a history of spina bifida is received
postoperatively with audible wheezes and retractions. The
perianesthesia nurse observes blisters under an adhesive bandage and
suspects: correct answer a latex allergy or sensitivity.
A 68-year-old diabetic patient is scheduled for ankle arthroscopy. The
plan is for a popliteal block monitored anesthesia care (MAC) The
perianesthesia nurse knows that regional blocks may be considered for
diabetic patients because they cause fewer:
psychological disturbances.
risks of infection.
,metabolic disturbances.
risks of nerve injury. correct answer metabolic disturbances
A healthy patient inquires about NPO guidelines prior to surgery. Based
on ASA guidelines, the perianesthesia nurse will reply:
no solids for 6 hours and allow clear liquids 2 hours before surgery.
no solids past midnight and allow clear liquids up to 4 hours before
surgery.
no solids for 4 hours and allow clear liquids up to 1 hour before surgery.
no solids for 8 hours and allow clear liquids up to 3 hours before
surgery. correct answer no solids for 6 hours and allow clear liquids for
2 hours before surgery
A patient arrives in the PACU following liver biopsy. The patient is lying
on the left side and is complaining of pain. The perianesthesia nurse's
first action is to:
cover the patient with a blanket.
notify the physician for an IV pain medication order.
quickly connect the patient to the monitors.
reposition the patient on the right side. correct answer reposition the
patient on the right side
A patient calls the preoperative center asking whether to continue
taking his daily dose of clonidine. The perianesthesia nurse is aware
that clonidine should be:
, taken only if the surgeon deems it necessary.
stopped at least 3 days preoperatively.
stopped at least 5 days preoperatively.
taken daily as prescribed. correct answer taken daily as prescribed
A patient in Phase II recovery is complaining of nausea. Initially, the
perianesthesia nurse instructs the patient to:
inhale and exhale quickly.
take deep breaths.
turn the head to the side.
utilize Reiki or imagery. correct answer take deep breaths
A patient is most likely to experience a sickle cell crisis following:
minimal blood loss.
exposure to inhalation agents.
depressed respiratory function.
administration of muscle relaxants. correct answer depressed
respiratory function
A patient post appendectomy suddenly goes into supraventricular
tachycardia. Vital signs are BP = 125/75; HR = 168; and R = 16. The
nurse anticipates administering:
lidocaine.
