10 Questions
Which of the following factors can influence the need for postoperative care?
The severity of underlying illness
Why is it important for the PACU to be close to the operating room?
To ensure a speedy return to theatre
What can hypothermia lead to during the postoperative period?
Hypoxaemia
What are some of the observations made in the PACU?
The patient's respiratory rate
Why is it important to measure the patient's temperature in the PACU?
To correct hypothermia and pyrexia
What instructions should be issued to the recovery unit staff when handing over a patient?
Instructions for maintaining a patent airway
Which of the following details should be included in the handover of care for a surgical patient?
All of the above
What should be available on the trolley used to transport a patient to the recovery area?
A mechanism for head-down tilt
What should be available for administering oxygen in the recovery area?
Both masks and nasal cannulae
What should be available for maintaining a patent airway in the recovery area?
Suction
Test your knowledge on immediate care in the recovery or post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) with this quiz. Learn about the importance of monitoring a patient's level of consciousness, airway, breathing, and circulation, as well as the significance of temperature measurement. Explore the potential problems associated with hypothermia and pyrexia and how they should be addressed in the postoperative period.
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