Author Question: A nurse is working in the PACU. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do? ... (Read 63 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is working in the PACU. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do? Select all that apply.

A) Checking airway patency
B) Positioning the client to prevent aspiration of secretions
C) Reviewing the client's surgical and anesthesia records
D) Checking the client every 15 to 30 minutes for emergence from anesthesia
E) Checking the client's vital signs

Question 2

To assist with the insertion of an endotracheal tube, the nurse would expect the client to receive which of the following to facilitate its insertion? Select all that apply.

A) Hydroxyzine
B) Glycopyrrolate
C) Atracurium
D) Doxacurium
E) Meperidine

shailee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Checking airway patency, positioning the client to prevent aspiration of secretions, reviewing the client's surgical and anesthesia records, checking the client every 5 to 15 minutes for emergence from anesthesia, and checking the client's vital signs, IV lines, catheters, drainage tubes, surgical dressings, and casts represent the nurse's responsibilities to a client in the PACU.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D
Feedback:
Atracurium and doxacurium are muscle relaxants used during general anesthesia to facilitate the insertion of an endotracheal tube.