PACU Exam part 2 Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) Postoperative Period - Correct Answers ✅PACU Nursing Care Focus of PACU - Correct Answers ✅protecting the patient and preventing complications post procedure Monitoring of Respiratory System - Correct Answers ✅Airway- patency, artificial airway (intubation) Breathing- RR, breath sounds, pulse ox, suppl. oxygen Monitoring of Cardiac System - Correct Answers ✅Circulation- HR/rhythm, BP, peripheral pulses, cap refill, skin color + temperature Monitoring of Central Nervous System - Correct Answers ✅Neurologic- LOC/Coma Scale, Orientation, Sensory + Motor Status, Pupil size and reaction Monitoring of Intake and Output - Correct Answers ✅IV Fluids= Intake Urine, NG, drains, estimated blood loss=Output Monitoring of GI - Correct Answers ✅Bowel Sounds, NG tube (verify placement), Nausea/vomiting 1 / 2
PACU Exam part 2 Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) Monitoring of Surgical Site - Correct Answers ✅Dressing (what kind), Drainage (color and amount) Monitoring of Pain - Correct Answers ✅incisional, etc Complications of Respiratory System - Correct Answers ✅Airway Obstruction (mucous in airway, swelling or spasms of larynx or trachea, tongue blocks airway, STRIDOR) Hypoxia- (decrease in O2 sats, <90-92%) Hypoventilation- (lower RR + effort due to drugs or pain) Nursing Interventions of Respiratory System - Correct Answers ✅Proper Patient Positioning- (lateral "recovery" position, unconscious( (supine for conscious) Oxygen Therapy (last option) Cough and deep breathing as soon as pt can follow commands Change pt position q1-2 hours Pain management (splinting with pillow) Complications of Cardiovascular System - Correct Answers ✅-Hypotension (due to fluid and blood loss) -Hypertension (preexisting, pain, anxiety, hypothermia, resp.problems)
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