CANS Risk Management & Mitigation 2

Question 1

A patient develops sudden visual changes and severe headache 20 minutes after periorbital filler injection. What is the FIRST intervention?

Accepted Answer

Inject hyaluronidase immediately and call 911

Answer

Vascular occlusion causing vision changes is an ophthalmic emergency requiring immediate hyaluronidase injection and emergency services activation.

Question 2

Which documentation element is MOST critical for defending against a malpractice claim following an aesthetic complication?

Accepted Answer

Detailed informed consent with patient signature and witnessed date

Answer

Signed, dated informed consent documenting discussed risks is the cornerstone legal defense in malpractice litigation.

Question 3

A patient with a history of cold sores requests lip augmentation with HA filler. The safest risk management approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Prescribe antiviral prophylaxis starting 2–3 days before treatment

Answer

Antiviral prophylaxis (e.g., valacyclovir) initiated 2–3 days pre-treatment significantly reduces HSV reactivation risk in susceptible patients.

Question 4

When performing a risk-benefit discussion with an aesthetic patient, the BEST practice is to:

Accepted Answer

Tailor the discussion to each patient's medical history and treatment plan

Answer

Individualized informed consent discussions that address patient-specific risks and goals reflect the standard of care in aesthetic nursing.

Question 5

A patient develops a firm nodule 6 weeks after HA filler injection. Which initial management step is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Assess for infection vs. granuloma and consider hyaluronidase or antibiotics accordingly

Answer

Delayed nodules require differentiation between infectious and inflammatory/granulomatous causes before selecting hyaluronidase, antibiotics, or steroid injection.

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

CANS Risk Management & Mitigation 2