Preop
Complication of regional anesthesia.
What is local anesthesia toxicity?
The initial sign of Malignant Hyperthermia.
The unexplained rise in end tidal CO2?
Name the certifications for PACU nursing
What are CPAN (certified post anesthesia nurse) & CAPA (certified ambulatory perianesthesia nurse)
Patients may experience this post-extubation especially if their airway is irritated by secretions.
What is laryngospasm?
Best choice.
Intense shivering can increase heat production up to a. 10%; b. 50% c. 100% d. 500%
What is D. 500%?
Permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences for treatment with full knowledge of the risks and benefits.
What is Informed Consent?
Dantrolene is reconstituted using ________ for injection without bacteriostatic agent.
What is sterile water?
Name 3 competencies required for Phase I PACU nurses
What is BLS, ALS, PALS
The phase a patient is in just prior to discharge home from the PACU.
What is Phase 2?
This narcotic is 7 times more potent than Morphine
What is Dilaudid?
This is the treatment for local anesthesia toxicity.
What is IV intralipids?
Watch for this coagulopathy, especially if hyperthermia is > 42 degrees C (107.6F).
What is DIC?
The certification organization for perianesthesia nurses
What is ABPANC (the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification)
The antagonist for opioids and this, the initial dose.
What is Narcan or Naloxone and 0.4mg?
Conducted prior to any procedure on all patients for patient safety.
What is a Time Out and Site Verification?
Preoperatively, the patient is under the pre-anesthesia nurse's care until this.
What is handoff completed and the patient has been transferred to the OR?
Persons with this disorder have a higher likelihood of experiencing MH.
What are central core diseases such as (Duchene) Muscular Dystrophy or Myostonia?
Select the best option.
Patient discharge education for postoperative nausea & vomiting includes: a) turning head to the side; b) taking several quick breaths; c) awareness of future risks; d) avoiding essential oils.
What is C, Awareness of Future Risk?
Select the best option:
During recovery from spinal anesthesia, the patient denies sensation below his umbilicus. The peri-anesthesia nurse identifies the dermatome level as: A.)T4 B.)T10 C.)L1 D.)S2
What is B. T10?
This medication is given to reverse the effect of muscle relaxants given during surgery but may alter the effect of birth control methods for women for 7 days after administration.
What is Sugammadex?
A 27 year old female comes in on the day of surgery for a D&C for a miscarriage. Her lab results reveal that her blood type is A negative (-). This is ordered to be given post op.
What is Rhogam?
Loading dose of Dantrolene.
What is 2.5mg/kg?
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What is ASPAN membership
3 Early signs of Hypoxia in the adult.
What are restlessness, confusion, and anxiety?
The stage of anesthesia during which the patient is at most risk to harm themselves.
What is Stage 2?