Prophecy PACU RN A V1 Questions And Answers; Graded A+ 2023

Prophecy PACU RN A V1 Questions And Answers; Graded A+ 2023. Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? Correct Ans:- 0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? Correct Ans:- ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider A) Position the patient on their side B) Place the patient in a prone position C) Check the epidural line for kinks ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for phase 1 discharge? Correct Ans:- ***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and move all extremities A) Has received discharge instructions, pain level 9 out 10, shortness of breath B) Drowsy, blood pressure returned to preoperative levels, on 6 liters oxygen via face mask ***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and move all extremities D) Fully alert, shallow breathing, on 3 liters via T-piece, can move 2 extremities What do you consider to be a safe dose of intravenous fentanyl for an adult who does not have tolerance to opioids? Correct Ans:- ***B) 25 micrograms A) 1.5 miligrams ***B) 25 micrograms C) 100 micrograms D 25 miligrams Your patient in the PACU has a blood pressure of 171/92 mmHg, a heart rate of 120, respiratory rate of 24, is grimacing, restless, and moaning in bed. What medication should you prepare to give FIRST? Correct Ans:- A) 10 mg hydralazine IV push ***B) 50 mcg fentanyl IV push C) 2 mg lorazepam IV push D) 5 mg metoprolol IV push You are about to discharge a day surgery patient with aphasia and you discover the family members are not available for the discharge instructions and are not