Prophecy PACU 2025/2026 Exam
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A patient that received IV sedation for an arthroscopy has met discharge
criteria and is ready to go home. The patient states he has no designated
driver to go home. What is the nurse's primary priority? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔NOT: notify MD
POS: tell pt he can't leave until pt has a driver
POS: assist pt in finding a driver
You have just received report on Patient A and Patient B. Patient A is
intubated, sedated, and on a vasoactive infusion to keep their BP greater
than 110 mmHg systolic on an arterial line. Patient B was extubated an
hour ago and has scheduled glucose check due in 1 hr. What is your
priority action? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: perform square wave test
, POS: assess pt B's respiratory status
POS: Check Pt A's vent settings
Your patient had an unplanned self-extubation. They are now alert and
sitting up. Their pulse oximetry is 98% on 4 liters face mask. What action
should you prioritize? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: performing STAT ABG
POS: check BP and HR
POS: inspect oral cavity
Your patient has a right chest tube that was placed after thoracotomy. They
report that it is very painful when they cough and request cough medicine.
What should you do? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: administer cough medicine
POS: teach pt how to splint right side when coughing
Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of
medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: request to insert NGT
POS: request provider to update route of administration
You are caring for an underweight, older adult who is intubated, sedated,
and septic. You have implemented turning every 2 hours. While inspecting
Questions and Correct Answers | New
Update
A patient that received IV sedation for an arthroscopy has met discharge
criteria and is ready to go home. The patient states he has no designated
driver to go home. What is the nurse's primary priority? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔NOT: notify MD
POS: tell pt he can't leave until pt has a driver
POS: assist pt in finding a driver
You have just received report on Patient A and Patient B. Patient A is
intubated, sedated, and on a vasoactive infusion to keep their BP greater
than 110 mmHg systolic on an arterial line. Patient B was extubated an
hour ago and has scheduled glucose check due in 1 hr. What is your
priority action? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: perform square wave test
, POS: assess pt B's respiratory status
POS: Check Pt A's vent settings
Your patient had an unplanned self-extubation. They are now alert and
sitting up. Their pulse oximetry is 98% on 4 liters face mask. What action
should you prioritize? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: performing STAT ABG
POS: check BP and HR
POS: inspect oral cavity
Your patient has a right chest tube that was placed after thoracotomy. They
report that it is very painful when they cough and request cough medicine.
What should you do? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: administer cough medicine
POS: teach pt how to splint right side when coughing
Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of
medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔NOT: request to insert NGT
POS: request provider to update route of administration
You are caring for an underweight, older adult who is intubated, sedated,
and septic. You have implemented turning every 2 hours. While inspecting
