CAPA TEST FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A patient arrives in the PACU post stapedectomy complaining of vertigo.
The RN notes that the patient has packing retained within the ear. The
nurse:.
Answer: does not disturb the packing
◍ COMPARTMENT SYNDROME.
Answer: keep extremity at same level as heartnormal fascia pressure is
10mmHg
◍ When giving preoperative instructions for an adult, the RN instructs that
clear liquids can be consumed up to 2 hours before induction of anesthesia
because this will.
Answer: decrease residual gastric volume
◍ Patient outcomes have improved with the use of gases that have shortened
which phase of anesthesia?.
Answer: stage 2- delirium
◍ Delayed discharge of a child with resolved laryngeal edema is related to.
Answer: possible rebound effect of racemic epinephrine
◍ The occurrence of postdural puncture headache is most frequently attributed
to.
Answer: leaking of cerebrospinal fluid
◍ Early sign of bupivicaine toxicity.
Answer: muscle twitching
◍ DIABETES.
, Answer: always check a blood sugar level
◍ When educating a patient with an AV shunt placement, the RN instructs the
nurse to.
Answer: palpate the arm for a thrill
◍ MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA.
Answer: Dantrolene 2mg/kg symptoms-late fever never give
Quinidine/Verapamil
◍ Elderly patients have an increased risk of aspiration during general
anesthesia because of.
Answer: a decrease in esophageal motility
◍ PULMONARY EDEMA noncardiogenic.
Answer: edema from airway surgery
◍ A patient with a history of cocaine abuse is received in PAC
U. The RN monitors this patient closely for.
Answer: cardiac dysrhythmias
◍ When preparing an adolescent patient for surgery, the RN understands it is
best to interview the patient.
Answer: without parents present
◍ CRANIAL NERVES.
Answer: 1-12 (on old Olympus towering tops a fin and german viewed some
hopps) 7 Facial smile/frown/eyebrows 5 trigeminal chewing
◍ HYPOKALEMIA.
Answer: Thiazide therapy can be cause
◍ Patients are instructed to discontinue the use of gingko biloba because it.
Answer: interferes with blood clotting
◍ A patient with an LMA in place is attempting to speak upon arrival in the
PAC
U. The RN.
Answer: performs the standard respiratory assessment
, ◍ An RN is caring for a patient with DM I who takes metformin and has an
insulin pump. The RN instructs the patient preoperatively to.
Answer: consult the endocrinologist for insulin instructions
◍ CO2 gas migration post laparoscopic surgery can result in.
Answer: shoulder pain
◍ TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX.
Answer: reduced breath sounds on affected side hypersonance
◍ Pre-op assessment for a 32 year old patient who is scheduled for a
tonsillectomy reveals a history of easy bruising. The RN.
Answer: alerts the physician for possible further diagnostic testing
◍ POST DURAL HEADACHE.
Answer: caused by size of needle
◍ MEDS HISTAMINE BLOCKER.
Answer: used to reduce risk of aspiration
◍ A patient post anorectal surgery is experiencing urinary retention. The RN
recognizes that the most significant contributing factor of the urinary
retention is intraoperative administration of.
Answer: bupivacaine
◍ BLOCKS.
Answer: interscalene brachial plexus block for shoulder, elbow and arm
surgeries.. watch for pneumothorax
◍ AV SHUNT.
Answer: arteriovenous shunt for dialysis discharge instruction to elevate arm
◍ MEDS DAY OF SURGERY.
Answer: PropanoLOL(BP meds) take the day of surgery no NSAIDS/aspirin
◍ NONPHARMECEUTICALS.
Answer: to decrease anxiety preoperatively
◍ LMA.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A patient arrives in the PACU post stapedectomy complaining of vertigo.
The RN notes that the patient has packing retained within the ear. The
nurse:.
Answer: does not disturb the packing
◍ COMPARTMENT SYNDROME.
Answer: keep extremity at same level as heartnormal fascia pressure is
10mmHg
◍ When giving preoperative instructions for an adult, the RN instructs that
clear liquids can be consumed up to 2 hours before induction of anesthesia
because this will.
Answer: decrease residual gastric volume
◍ Patient outcomes have improved with the use of gases that have shortened
which phase of anesthesia?.
Answer: stage 2- delirium
◍ Delayed discharge of a child with resolved laryngeal edema is related to.
Answer: possible rebound effect of racemic epinephrine
◍ The occurrence of postdural puncture headache is most frequently attributed
to.
Answer: leaking of cerebrospinal fluid
◍ Early sign of bupivicaine toxicity.
Answer: muscle twitching
◍ DIABETES.
, Answer: always check a blood sugar level
◍ When educating a patient with an AV shunt placement, the RN instructs the
nurse to.
Answer: palpate the arm for a thrill
◍ MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA.
Answer: Dantrolene 2mg/kg symptoms-late fever never give
Quinidine/Verapamil
◍ Elderly patients have an increased risk of aspiration during general
anesthesia because of.
Answer: a decrease in esophageal motility
◍ PULMONARY EDEMA noncardiogenic.
Answer: edema from airway surgery
◍ A patient with a history of cocaine abuse is received in PAC
U. The RN monitors this patient closely for.
Answer: cardiac dysrhythmias
◍ When preparing an adolescent patient for surgery, the RN understands it is
best to interview the patient.
Answer: without parents present
◍ CRANIAL NERVES.
Answer: 1-12 (on old Olympus towering tops a fin and german viewed some
hopps) 7 Facial smile/frown/eyebrows 5 trigeminal chewing
◍ HYPOKALEMIA.
Answer: Thiazide therapy can be cause
◍ Patients are instructed to discontinue the use of gingko biloba because it.
Answer: interferes with blood clotting
◍ A patient with an LMA in place is attempting to speak upon arrival in the
PAC
U. The RN.
Answer: performs the standard respiratory assessment
, ◍ An RN is caring for a patient with DM I who takes metformin and has an
insulin pump. The RN instructs the patient preoperatively to.
Answer: consult the endocrinologist for insulin instructions
◍ CO2 gas migration post laparoscopic surgery can result in.
Answer: shoulder pain
◍ TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX.
Answer: reduced breath sounds on affected side hypersonance
◍ Pre-op assessment for a 32 year old patient who is scheduled for a
tonsillectomy reveals a history of easy bruising. The RN.
Answer: alerts the physician for possible further diagnostic testing
◍ POST DURAL HEADACHE.
Answer: caused by size of needle
◍ MEDS HISTAMINE BLOCKER.
Answer: used to reduce risk of aspiration
◍ A patient post anorectal surgery is experiencing urinary retention. The RN
recognizes that the most significant contributing factor of the urinary
retention is intraoperative administration of.
Answer: bupivacaine
◍ BLOCKS.
Answer: interscalene brachial plexus block for shoulder, elbow and arm
surgeries.. watch for pneumothorax
◍ AV SHUNT.
Answer: arteriovenous shunt for dialysis discharge instruction to elevate arm
◍ MEDS DAY OF SURGERY.
Answer: PropanoLOL(BP meds) take the day of surgery no NSAIDS/aspirin
◍ NONPHARMECEUTICALS.
Answer: to decrease anxiety preoperatively
◍ LMA.
