Chapter 11 Missed Questions

Question 1

Extubation criteria:

Answer 1

Lift head from the bed for at least 5 seconds
Open eyes widely
Swallow

Question 2

CMS requires that a postanesthesia evaluation be completed by:

Answer 2

A practitioner who is qualified to administer anesthesia

Question 3

Safe transportation of patients include the perianesthesia nurse determining:

Answer 3

Mode of transportation, number, and competency of accompanying personnel

Question 4

Upon discharge of a patient from Phase I PACU, the most important component of cleaning the patient care area is to:

Answer 4

Clean all equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions

Question 5

When it is necessary to admit ICU overflow patients or prolong the stay of SICU patient in Phase I, the following criteria should be met:

Answer 5

Appropriate medical management of the patient needs to be established

Question 6

Advantages of ambulatory surgery that promote patient safety for the elderly patient include:

Answer 6

Decreased incidence of wound infections