Chapter 13 The Postanesthesia Patient

Chapter 13  The Postanesthesia Patient

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A patient is receiving moderate IV sedation during a procedure. Which of the following statements accurately describes the expected condition of the patient in this situation? Select all that apply.
A)
The patient can respond verbally to questions.
B)
The patient can maintain a patent airway.
C)
The patient has increased anxiety.
D)
The patient’s vital signs fluctuate dramatically.
E)
The patient will remember all details of the experience.
F)
The patient will require longer than usual for postoperative recovery.

2.
An elderly patient in the ICU is receiving an anesthetic that is expected to allow him to maintain his own patent airway and to respond to verbal commands during a procedure. However, the patient has a history of complications related to anesthesia, and thus the anesthesiologist will be observing the patient during the procedure in case the patient develops apnea or an obstructed airway or the level of anesthesia needs to be changed to meet the patient’s needs. This type of anesthesia is known as which of the following?
A)
Moderate sedation
B)
Monitored anesthesia care
C)
Deep sedation
D)
General anesthesia

3.
A nurse is entering the room of a patient who has just come from surgery and is recovering from general anesthesia. What method should the nurse use to determine changes in cognitive function of the patient?
A)
Interview with the surgeon
B)
Patient’s response to the stir-up regimen
C)
Interview with the patient’s family
D)
Mini-Cog test

4.
A patient is transported to the PACU following a surgical procedure in which he received nitrous oxide for general anesthesia. What should the patient be receiving to prevent diffusion hypoxia?
A)
Moderate IV sedation
B)
Reversal agent
C)
Blood products
D)
Supplemental oxygen

5.
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease arrives in the ICU following surgery with general anesthesia. This patient will likely require ventilator support for which purpose?
A)
To prevent hypoventilation
B)
To reverse hypotension
C)
To suppress the patient’s urge to vomit
D)
To ease postoperative pain

Answer Key

1.
A, B
2.
B
3.
B
4.
D
5.
A