CAPA CAPA Cardiovascular Assessment & Management 3

Question 1

In a CAPA setting, which ECG change is MOST concerning for hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

Flattened T waves and U waves

Answer

Tall peaked T waves

Answer

Shortened QT interval

Answer

Narrowed QRS complex

Question 2

Which postoperative assessment finding best indicates adequate cardiac output?

Accepted Answer

Urine output ≥0.5 mL/kg/hr

Answer

Core temperature >37°C

Answer

Heart rate <100 bpm

Answer

SpO2 >95%

Question 3

A patient's capillary refill time is 4 seconds in the PACU. This finding indicates:

Accepted Answer

Impaired peripheral perfusion

Answer

Normal peripheral perfusion

Answer

Venous thrombosis

Answer

Medication side effect

Question 4

The CAPA nurse suspects a patient has cardiac tamponade. Which triad of findings supports this suspicion?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension, muffled heart sounds, jugular venous distension

Answer

Hypertension, bradycardia, tachypnea

Answer

Tachycardia, hypertension, SpO2 drop

Answer

Hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension

Question 5

Which intervention should the CAPA nurse prioritize for a patient with new-onset PVCs in the PACU?

Accepted Answer

Assess and correct underlying causes such as hypoxia or electrolyte imbalance

Answer

Immediate cardioversion

Answer

Administer lidocaine bolus

Answer

Restrict IV fluid administration

Question 6

Continuous cardiac monitoring in the PACU is MOST critical for patients who received which type of anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

General anesthesia or neuraxial blockade

Answer

Local infiltration only

Answer

Topical anesthesia

Answer

Minimal sedation