ASPAN Standars

Question 1

ASPAN Standards

What is the minimum staffing for Phase 1?

Answer 1

2 Registered Nurses
* 1 should be RN competent in Phase 1
* Both RNs in the same room as the patient
* The Phase 1 RN has immediate access/ direct line of sight
* The 2nd RN able to hear call of assistance and ready

Question 2

ASPAN Standards

What are the critical elements of accepting patients in Phase 1?

Answer 2

1. Report received from anesthesia provider
2. Questions are answered
3. Transfer of care has taken place
   
   • Patient with stable/ secure airway
   • Hemodynamically stable
   • Not agitated/ combative/ restless
   • Initial assessment completed
   • RN accepted care of the patient

Question 3

ASPAN Standards

What is the minimum staffing for Phase 2?

Answer 3

2 Personnel
* 1 should be RN competent in Phase 2
* Both personnel in the same room as the patient
* The 2nd personnel able to hear call of assistance and ready

Note that Phase 2 does NOT require 2 RNs but only 1 RN

Question 4

ASPAN Standards

What is the minimum staffing for extended care?

Answer 4

2 Personnel
* 1 should be RN competent in patient care
* Both personnel in the same room/unit as the patient

Note that extended care does NOT require 2 RNs but only 1 RN

Question 5

ASPAN Standards

Who are considered family members?

Answer 5

Family qualifies as whoever the patient states as family.

Question 6

ASPAN Standards

What is the gold standard for diagnosing OSA?

Answer 6

Polysomnography

Question 7

ASPAN Standards

What are the four legal elements of malpractice?

Answer 7

Duty
Dereliction of duty
Direct Cause
Damages

Question 8

ASPAN Standards

When is a child considered an emancipated minor?

Answer 8

When the child is married or have a child of own or in military,