Question of the Week

Study Question of the Week

Study questions cover content in the five domains of perianesthesia patient care: Anesthesia, Physiology, Perianesthesia Monitoring and Intervention, Perianesthesia Care Considerations, and Professional Nursing Practice and Guidelines.

The nursing knowledge domains to meet these needs are the same for both the CPAN and CAPA certification programs but some of the knowledge topics and testable tasks differ between the two exams.

For best practice, we recommend you review both CPAN and CAPA study questions.

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Question of the Week

July 24, 2024

A patient who is cognitively impaired is admitted to the PACU. The patient becomes frightened and combative and attempts to get out of bed. The perianesthesia nurse's best response is to:

  1. ambulate the patient to the bathroom.
  2. reunite the patient with the caregiver as soon as possible.
  3. gently restrain the patient's arms.
  4. anticipate administration of an anxiolytic.
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Question of the Week

July 17, 2024

After a detailed discussion with the primary healthcare provider and the surgeon, a patient decides to maintain a Do Not Resuscitate order in surgery and during the postanesthesia phase of recovery. If the patient arrests, the perioperative nurse must:

  1. proceed with resuscitation and inform the family of the order.
  2. maintain patient autonomy and the right to self-directed health care.
  3. notify the hospital's ethics committee.
  4. assist the family in making informed decisions regarding continuation of treatment.
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