CPAN QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A patient in mild respiratory distress is in Phase I PACU. Another patient is a 6-year- old
child whose parents have left to eat. A third patient has just arrived from the operating
room. There are two patients waiting for discharge to Phase II, and one who is ready for
discharge but waiting to void. According to the ASPAN Standards there should be at
least:
-two nurses.
-three nurses.
-four nurses.
-five nurses. - Correct Answers -#3 four nurses
(CPAN/CAPA Test Blueprint
Domain:
Content Area: Content Area: 3. A. Metadata: Knowledge : 38 / Population Served : 1
Pediatric / Cognitive level : 1)
The perianesthesia nurse verifies patient understanding regarding post-operative opioid
use postoperatively when the patient states that using opioids after surgery can cause:
-diarrhea.
-nausea and vomiting.
-hypotension.
-insomnia. - Correct Answers -#2 nausea and vomiting
(Content Area: Content Area: 2. E. Metadata: Knowledge : 17 / Population Served : 2
Adult
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 445)
The perianesthesia nurse instructs a patient who received a brachial plexus nerve block
to:
-immediately report numbness and burning sensation.
-be aware all blocks last only for 8 hours.
-not apply a brace on the affected arm.
-be proactive with pain medication to avoid uncontrollable discomfort. - Correct Answers
-#4 be proactive with pain meds to avoid uncontrollable discomfort (Content Area:
Content Area: 2. E. Metadata: Knowledge : 19 / Population Served : 2 Adult / Cognitive
level : 2
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 340)
, The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which of the following drugs blocks the 5HT3
serotonin receptor?
-Haloperidol
-Fosaprepitant
-Promethazine
-Ondansetron - Correct Answers -#4 Ondansetron (Content Area: Content Area: 1. N.
Metadata: Knowledge : 17 / Population Served : 2 Adult / Cognitive level : 1
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 251)
The perianesthesia nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient when the patient
states, "I do not think I will be able to empty this drain by myself." The perianesthesia
nurse should start with:
-"Would you like me to show you how?"
-"You can do it. It's not that hard."
-"Your doctor will remove it in the office."
-"What do you know about the drain?" - Correct Answers -#4
A patient was treated for laryngospasm with positive pressure and administration of
succinylcholine. The perianesthesia nurse's plan for this patient is to:
-observe patient for another hour before transfer to the floor.
-continue ventilation until complete respiratory functioning has returned.
-install a dehumidifier in the patient's room.
-limit the patient's visitors in the room. - Correct Answers -#2 Reference: Reference:
11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 159 ( Drain 7th Ed 2018)
The patient was brought to PACU post left pneumonectomy. The perianesthesia nurse
should position the patient:
-prone.
-on the left side.
-on the right side.
-Trendelenburg. - Correct Answers -#2 Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's
PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 486
A pediatric patient is admitted to the PACU after repair of a fractured humerus. The arm
is splinted, bent at the elbow, and lying across his chest. He is awake and whimpering,
refuses to answer questions, and cries out when touched. Based on FLACC scale of 5,
the perianesthesia nurse's first action is to:
-apply 2 liters O2 by nasal cannula.
-evaluate for pain medication.
-apply an arm sling immediately.
-ask permission from patient to take medicine. - Correct Answers -#2 (Content Area:
Content Area: 1. M. Metadata: Knowledge : 13 / Population Served : 1 Pediatric /
Cognitive level : 3
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 723)
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A patient in mild respiratory distress is in Phase I PACU. Another patient is a 6-year- old
child whose parents have left to eat. A third patient has just arrived from the operating
room. There are two patients waiting for discharge to Phase II, and one who is ready for
discharge but waiting to void. According to the ASPAN Standards there should be at
least:
-two nurses.
-three nurses.
-four nurses.
-five nurses. - Correct Answers -#3 four nurses
(CPAN/CAPA Test Blueprint
Domain:
Content Area: Content Area: 3. A. Metadata: Knowledge : 38 / Population Served : 1
Pediatric / Cognitive level : 1)
The perianesthesia nurse verifies patient understanding regarding post-operative opioid
use postoperatively when the patient states that using opioids after surgery can cause:
-diarrhea.
-nausea and vomiting.
-hypotension.
-insomnia. - Correct Answers -#2 nausea and vomiting
(Content Area: Content Area: 2. E. Metadata: Knowledge : 17 / Population Served : 2
Adult
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 445)
The perianesthesia nurse instructs a patient who received a brachial plexus nerve block
to:
-immediately report numbness and burning sensation.
-be aware all blocks last only for 8 hours.
-not apply a brace on the affected arm.
-be proactive with pain medication to avoid uncontrollable discomfort. - Correct Answers
-#4 be proactive with pain meds to avoid uncontrollable discomfort (Content Area:
Content Area: 2. E. Metadata: Knowledge : 19 / Population Served : 2 Adult / Cognitive
level : 2
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 340)
, The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which of the following drugs blocks the 5HT3
serotonin receptor?
-Haloperidol
-Fosaprepitant
-Promethazine
-Ondansetron - Correct Answers -#4 Ondansetron (Content Area: Content Area: 1. N.
Metadata: Knowledge : 17 / Population Served : 2 Adult / Cognitive level : 1
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 251)
The perianesthesia nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient when the patient
states, "I do not think I will be able to empty this drain by myself." The perianesthesia
nurse should start with:
-"Would you like me to show you how?"
-"You can do it. It's not that hard."
-"Your doctor will remove it in the office."
-"What do you know about the drain?" - Correct Answers -#4
A patient was treated for laryngospasm with positive pressure and administration of
succinylcholine. The perianesthesia nurse's plan for this patient is to:
-observe patient for another hour before transfer to the floor.
-continue ventilation until complete respiratory functioning has returned.
-install a dehumidifier in the patient's room.
-limit the patient's visitors in the room. - Correct Answers -#2 Reference: Reference:
11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 159 ( Drain 7th Ed 2018)
The patient was brought to PACU post left pneumonectomy. The perianesthesia nurse
should position the patient:
-prone.
-on the left side.
-on the right side.
-Trendelenburg. - Correct Answers -#2 Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's
PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 486
A pediatric patient is admitted to the PACU after repair of a fractured humerus. The arm
is splinted, bent at the elbow, and lying across his chest. He is awake and whimpering,
refuses to answer questions, and cries out when touched. Based on FLACC scale of 5,
the perianesthesia nurse's first action is to:
-apply 2 liters O2 by nasal cannula.
-evaluate for pain medication.
-apply an arm sling immediately.
-ask permission from patient to take medicine. - Correct Answers -#2 (Content Area:
Content Area: 1. M. Metadata: Knowledge : 13 / Population Served : 1 Pediatric /
Cognitive level : 3
Reference: Reference: 11C Drain's PeriAnesthsia Nursing Page(s): 723)
