PHARMACOLOGY
The perianesthesia nurse is aware that according to ACLS guidelines, dopamine is the drug of choice for clinically significant hypotension when
hypovolemia is absent
One of the earliest physical assessment findings in tension pneumothorax is
WHAT IS a decrease in breath sounds ?
A patient arrives in the PACU following liver biopsy. The patient is lying on the left side and is complaining of pain. The perianesthesia nurse's first action is to
WHAT IS reposition the patient on the right side
The most appropriate communication approach with a 10-year-old patient is to
WHAT IS encourage questions and use detailed explanations.
Following spinal anesthesia, the best indicator of complete return of function is the ability to
WHAT IS URINATE?
During the administration of bupivacaine locally, some of the medication is accidentally administered IV. When the patient develops ventricular arrhythmias, the perianesthesia nurse anticipates the administration of
WHAT IS AMIODARONE
A 68-year-old diabetic patient is scheduled for ankle arthroscopy. The plan is for a popliteal block monitored anesthesia care (MAC) The perianesthesia nurse knows that regional blocks may be considered for diabetic patients because they cause fewer
metabolic disturbances
During a follow-up phone call for inguinal hernia repair, the patient states has significant scrotal edema. The perianesthesia nurse informs the patient
to contact the physician immediately
When questioning a 15-year-old patient regarding NPO status, the perianesthesia nurse is aware that adolescents may be at particular risk for non-compliance because of their
WHAT IS sense of immortality
When caring for an elderly patient after spinal anesthesia, resolution may be prolonged because
WHAT IS
Which drug is considered a triggering agent for malignant hyperthermia
WHAT IS SUCCINYLCHOLINE
The dressing of a patient who has undergone an otologic procedure is found to be wet with a colorless fluid. The fluid may be
WHAT IS
cerebrospinal fluid.
The primary goal in postoperative pain management is to establish a pain level that is
WHAT IS acceptable to the patient.
When caring for a crying 18-month-old patient, the perianesthesia nurse's first nursing action is to
WHAT IS reunite the child with a parent.
A patient arrives in the PACU awake and oriented but with difficulty breathing. The patient received a single dose of succinylcholine in the OR. What is the minimum timeframe for complete muscle recover to occur?
WHAT IS 15 minutes?
A patient post appendectomy suddenly goes into supraventricular tachycardia. Vital signs are BP = 125/75; HR = 168; and R = 16. The nurse anticipates administering
WHAT IS ADENOSINE?
During pregnancy, the cardiac output increases by
What is the minimum age that children develop a reasonably established ability to discriminate degrees of pain in facial expressions
WHAT IS
3 years
For a 9-year-old patient, the most appropriate preoperative teaching approach focuses on
WHAT IS audiovisual material that explains what to expect
A patient who received an interscalene block is now experiencing tinnitus, muscle twitching, and confusion. The perianesthesia nurse anticipates treatment with
A 20-kg child is admitted to the PACU following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. After the child vomits, the anesthesiologist orders ondansetron. The proper IV dosage for this patient is
WHAT IS 0.15 mg/kg
Oxygen saturation is a reflection of the patient’s true oxygen status in relation to
WHAT IS
hemoglobin level
Which of the following is the recommended initial dosage of IV ketorolac for a patient who is over 65 years of age?
15 mg IV
A 3-year-old patient with a history of spina bifida is received postoperatively with audible wheezes and retractions. The perianesthesia nurse observes blisters under an adhesive bandage and suspects
WHAT IS a latex allergy or sensitivity
The purpose of administering metoclopramide during the preoperative period is to
promote gastric emptying