CAPA CAPA Cardiovascular Assessment & Management

Question 1

Which finding in a postanesthesia patient would MOST warrant immediate intervention by the CAPA nurse?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure of 88/50 mmHg with diaphoresis

Answer

Hypotension with diaphoresis signals hemodynamic instability requiring immediate assessment and intervention.

Question 2

A patient in the PACU develops a new arrhythmia. The nurse's FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient's hemodynamic status

Answer

Patient assessment for hemodynamic stability must precede any intervention to determine urgency and appropriate response.

Question 3

Which postoperative finding is MOST consistent with uncompensated hemorrhagic shock?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia and hypotension

Answer

Uncompensated hemorrhagic shock typically presents with tachycardia and hypotension due to decreased circulating volume.

Question 4

A patient's ECG shows ST-segment elevation in the PACU. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Administer aspirin and notify the physician stat

Answer

ST-segment elevation may indicate acute myocardial infarction and requires immediate physician notification and aspirin administration.

Question 5

Which intervention is MOST appropriate for a postoperative patient with a systolic BP of 190 mmHg and headache?

Accepted Answer

Administer prescribed antihypertensive and notify the provider

Answer

Hypertension with headache post-operatively requires antihypertensive treatment per order and provider notification to prevent cerebrovascular complications.

(CAPA) Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse Practice Test

(CAPA) Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse Practice Test

CAPA CAPA Cardiovascular Assessment & Management