CPAN, CAPA CertEXAM QUESTIONS AND

CPAN, CAPA Cert EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025)

The nurse providing conscious sedation to a patient:

• will not have duties that interfere with monitoring of the

patient.

• may circulate as long as monitor alarms are set.
• may administer propofol for short procedures.
• may monitor ASA IV patients - Correct Answers ✅1.

Domain: Safety Needs

Content Area: Protect patient from harm and take preventive

measures related to the use of protective safety devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, padded side rails, safety straps, restraints)

Reference: American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.

Perianesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements 2015 - 2017.ASPAN, Cherry Hill, NJ, 2015. Pg 63.In caring for a patient at risk for noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, the perianesthesia nurse understands that the best

method for prevention is to:

• elevate head in high fowler's position.
• maintain blood pressure below 180 systolic.
• prevent fluid overload by limiting IV fluids in the elderly.
• maintain airway and administer supplemental O2. -

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CPAN, CAPA Cert EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted the day of surgery with a glucose of 610 mg/dl. The perianesthesia

nurse is aware that the patient may be at risk for:

• diabetic ketoacidosis.
• hypercalcemia.
• diabetes insipidus.
• hyperkalemia. - Correct Answers ✅1. DKA

Domain: Physiological Needs

Content Area: Stability of Endocrine System

Reference: Fleisher, L. and Roizen, M. Essence of Anesthesia

Practice, 3rd Ed. Elsevier Health Sciences, December, 2011.Pg 122.The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which drug is contraindicated in the pregnant patient?

• Acetaminophen
• Famotidine
• Ondansetron
• Ketorolac - Correct Answers ✅4. Ketolorac

Domain: Physiological Needs

Content Area: an appropriate medication regimen (including,

but not limited to, minimal interruption of normal medication regimen, preemptive interventions)

Reference: Hodgson, B., and Kizior, R. Saunders Nursing Drug

Handbook 2015. Saunders (Elsevier), 2015. Pg 660-661

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