Author Question: What is included in the verbal report given to the PACU nurse once the patient reaches the recovery ... (Read 30 times)

Kikoku · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What is included in the verbal report given to the PACU nurse once the patient reaches the recovery area?

a. Type of insurance the patient has
b. Type of procedure done
c. Where the patient lives
d. Employment status

Question 2

Where is an optimal location to place the dispersive electrode pad for use with an ESU?

a. Over scar tissue
b. Over a hairy area
c. Over a large muscle mass
d. Over a bony prominence

bdobbins · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The information given to the recovery nurse is important to continuity of care and gives the recovery nurse information pertinent to providing safe care to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The pad must be in direct contact with the patient's skin. Scar tissue, hair, and a bony prominence may prevent the pad from adhering to the skin surface.