Recovery Period Notes

Question 0

Reason why the mortality rate is highest during the recovery period

Answer 0

The patient is not monitored as closely during this time

Question 1

Recovery Period

Answer 1

Period of time between discontinuance of anesthesia and when pt’s vitals return to normal limits

Question 2

When extabating a patient during recovery what is done with the cuff on the ET tube

Answer 2

The cuff should only be deflated 2/3 of the way to help prevent aspiration

Question 3

What should you do if the patient is snoozing during recovery

Answer 3

Get them active and help to stimulate them to prevent hypothermia

Question 4

At what temperature can you safely remove the IV catheter during recovery

Answer 4

100°F

Question 5

In what recumbency should the patient be in at the end of recovery

Answer 5

Voluntary sternal recumbency

Question 6

All ______ and _____ Should be present and WNL before leaving the pt

Answer 6

Protective reflexes and vital signs

Question 7

Rules for recovery, patient should not be left alone until these have been met.

Answer 7

10th at at least 100°F, need to be involuntary sternal recumbency, all protective reflexes are present, all vital signs are WNL

Question 8

Signs of hemorrhage

Answer 8

Pale mucous membranes 
lethargic 
hypothermic & hypotension increased heart rate
distended abdomen
Increased CRT

Question 9

What is the best test to run if you see signs of hemorrhage

Answer 9

PCV- Requires very little blood and should always be compared to the pre-op PCV

Question 10

If you notice signs of hemorrhage during recovery you should always…

Answer 10

Notify the doctor immediately

Question 11

During recovery the patient should be extabated after two…

Answer 11

Consecutive swallows

Question 12

When extabating brachycephalic’s what should be done

Answer 12

The ET tube should be left in as long as possible