CAPA CAPA Cardiovascular Assessment & Management 2

Question 1

Which factor MOST increases cardiac workload in the postoperative patient?

Accepted Answer

Postoperative shivering

Answer

Mild hypothermia

Answer

Low-dose supplemental oxygen

Answer

Elevating the head of the bed

Question 2

A CAPA nurse notes a patient has jugular venous distension and bilateral crackles post-op. These findings are MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Acute pulmonary edema

Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Answer

Pneumothorax

Answer

Anaphylaxis

Question 3

Which medication is commonly used to treat postoperative hypertension in the ambulatory setting?

Accepted Answer

Labetalol IV or oral nifedipine

Answer

Metoprolol IV push

Answer

Digoxin IV

Answer

Amiodarone IV

Question 4

The CAPA nurse identifies a patient in atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Priority assessment includes:

Accepted Answer

Hemodynamic stability and patient symptoms

Answer

Current warfarin dose

Answer

Family cardiac history

Answer

Pre-op stress test results

Question 5

A patient develops a sudden drop in SpO2 and BP with tachycardia after a lower extremity procedure. The nurse should suspect:

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Answer

Laryngospasm

Answer

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer

Malignant hyperthermia

Question 6

What is the MOST appropriate patient positioning for a postoperative patient with hypotension unrelated to cardiac failure?

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated

Answer

Reverse Trendelenburg (head elevated 30°)

Answer

Left lateral decubitus

Answer

High Fowler's position