Exam 2 (PACU Management) Flashcards
1
Q
- What is PACU standard #1?
A
All Pt’s shall receive appropriate PACU care
2
Q
- What is PACU standard #2?
A
Pt must be monitored & transported by anesthesia member
3
Q
- What is PACU standard #3?
A
Pt must be reevaluated in PACU and verbal report must be given
4
Q
- What is PACU standard #4?
A
Pt’s status must be continuously evaluated in PACU
5
Q
- What is PACU standard #5?
A
An MD is responsible for discharge from PACU
6
Q
- How long does a Pt have to stay in PACU phase 1?
A
- 30mins
- q5min VS for first 15mins
7
Q
- What Aldrete score does a Pt need to pass on from PACU?
A
8-9
8
Q
- What are the parts of the Standard Aldrete Score?
A
- Activity,
- respirations
- circulation,
- consciousness,
- O2 saturation
9
Q
- What are the parts of the PACU Discharge Score?
A
- VS (BP & HR),
- Activity
- N/V
- Pain
- Surgical Bleeding
- (Each category is on a 0 – 2 score)
10
Q
- What are the 2 biggest complications for anesthesia?
A
N/V & airway obstruction
11
Q
- What are the treatments for upper airway obstructions?
A
- Jaw thrust,
- CPAP,
- oral/nasal airway
12
Q
- What happens in laryngospasms?
A
Vocal cords close and prevent any air movement
13
Q
- What causes negative pressure pulmonary edema?
A
- Closed APL valve
- Kinked ETT
- Laryngospasm
14
Q
- What are the S/S of a laryngospasm?
A
- Faint inspiratory stridor.
- Increased diaphragmatic excursion.
- Flailing of lower ribs
15
Q
- What is the treatment for laryngospasms?
A
- Get help
- Apply facemask
- 100% FiO2 close APL & do NOT squeeze bag wait 1-5 sec for Pt to breath then release 5-10sec.
- Suction.
- Chin lift.
- Oral/nasal airway.
- Pressure on the laryngospasm notch(Larson’s point)
16
Q
- How much gas is on board for a deep extubation?
A
1 MAC