Question 1
Which nursing intervention is MOST effective in reducing preoperative and emergence anxiety in ambulatory surgery patients?
Correct Answer:
Providing clear, honest information and allowing questions
Question 2
A patient in the PACU is agitated and confused upon emergence. The nurse's FIRST priority is to:
Correct Answer:
Ensure patient safety and assess for physiologic causes
Question 3
Which factor is MOST likely to contribute to postoperative psychological distress in ambulatory surgery patients?
Correct Answer:
Lack of preoperative teaching
Question 4
The CAPA nurse recognizes that a patient is exhibiting signs of acute anxiety. The MOST therapeutic initial response is:
Correct Answer:
Stay with the patient, use a calm voice, and acknowledge feelings
Question 5
Which pediatric pain/anxiety assessment tool is appropriate for a school-age child in the PACU?
Correct Answer:
FACES Pain Scale-Revised
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Prepare with the Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) practice quiz. This question bank includes 185 questions covering capa, pacu, patient, professionals, and phase. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)

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