Perianesthesia Nursing

Question 1

Factors taken into consideration when deciding what phase the patient will be in:

Answer 1

Type and length of surgical procedure

Type of anesthesia

Anticipated post-anesthesia requirements and interventions

Co-morbid conditions

Question 2

PACU is divided into what levels?

Answer 2

Phase I and Phase II each requiring different levels of patient care

Question 3

Phase 1 includes

Answer 3

Admission and initial assessment

Hand-off communication

PONV

Pain control

Unit discharge parameters established

Staffing level is determined by patient acuity

Question 4

Phase II is the period between

Answer 4

PACU care and discharge to home, extended care or another facility