ABPANC CPAN® – Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse - ABPANC CPAN®

Question 1

In PACU Phase I, what is the primary nursing priority when admitting a patient from the OR?

Establish airway patency and assess respiratory status Administer post-operative pain medications immediately Contact the surgeon with a recovery update Initiate oral fluids to promote hydration

Correct Answer:

Establish airway patency and assess respiratory status

Question 2

Which Aldrete score criterion assesses a patient's readiness to be discharged from PACU Phase I to Phase II?

Pain level less than 3/10 SpO2 ≥92% on room air or baseline O2 Ability to tolerate oral fluids without nausea Presence of active bowel sounds

Correct Answer:

SpO2 ≥92% on room air or baseline O2

Question 3

A patient in PACU develops laryngospasm post-extubation. What is the immediate nursing intervention?

Administer IV succinylcholine as first-line treatment Apply jaw thrust and positive pressure ventilation with 100% O2 Position patient in Trendelenburg and call for emergency airway cart Encourage deep breathing exercises and reassure the patient

Correct Answer:

Apply jaw thrust and positive pressure ventilation with 100% O2

Question 4

Which phase of perianesthesia care involves preparing the patient for discharge to home or a care unit with ongoing monitoring?

Pre-anesthesia phase PACU Phase I PACU Phase II Extended observation unit

Correct Answer:

PACU Phase II

Question 5

What is the most common cause of post-operative hypoxemia in the immediate PACU period?

Pulmonary embolism Residual anesthetic-induced respiratory depression Acute myocardial infarction Tension pneumothorax

Correct Answer:

Residual anesthetic-induced respiratory depression

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Prepare with the ABPANC CPAN® – Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse practice quiz. This question bank includes 130 questions covering patient, nurse, pacu, infection, and control. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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