Prophecy Pacu Rn A V1 Study Guide Rated A+

After day surgery, a patient is drowsy, nauseated, reporting 7 out of 10 pain, and requiring 4 liters oxygen to maintain sat greater than 92%. What level of care should this patient receive? {Ans: Phase 1}What safety measure should you take when applying a fentanyl transdermal patch? {Ans: Wear gloves}You are caring for a patient with a continuous basal rate PCA infusion when the patient becomes difficult to awaken. What should you do FIRST? {Ans: ***A) Hold the PCA infusion B) Elevate the head of bed 45 degrees C) Stay with patient D) Contact anesthesia provider}You receive a patient to Phase I recovery from IR status post cerebral aneurysm clipping. Which assessment is most important for you to perform? {Ans: A) Cardiac rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure ***B) Pupil response, facial and extremity movement C) Bowel sounds, urinary output, and oral cavity D) RR, BP, Temp}What is an example of Phase 1 discharge criteria? {Ans: A) The patient's family member has arrived to take them home B) The patient is ready and able to ambulate to the bathroom ***C) The patient can maintain their airway D) The patient's vital signs have been monitored for 60