PCA & PCEA- EXAM 1

Question 1

PCA

Answer 1

Patient controlled
In peripheral vein
2 nurses verify
Has lockout time to not overpass for meds

Question 2

Epidural

Answer 2

Anesthesia monitors the patient
In epidural space
After birth, epidural is left in for a day or 2 based on pain

Question 3

Bolus

Answer 3

Small amount of medication over a period of time or it can be a large amount

Question 4

CMO

Answer 4

Small amount of medication given continuously but at a very small drip rate
Checked every 2 hours and then 4