Post-Op Care

Question 1

Explain Phase 1

What is the goal?

Answer 1

Care immediately after surgery
Intense monitoring

Goal: stability, to transfer patient to phase 2

Question 2

Explain Phase 2

What is the goal?

Answer 2

minimal monitoring

Goal: discharge

Question 3

What is the PACA discharge criteria?

Answer 3

Patient awake/easily arousable
Vitals at baseline/stable
No excess bleeding/drainage
No respiratory depression
O2 sat >90%
Pain controlled or acceptable
N/V controlled
Report given

Question 4

in the PACU, what should be given at the first sign of nausea?

Answer 4

Antiemetics

Question 5

What is a MAP of <65 a sign of?

Answer 5

Poor perfusion to the brain

Question 6

What is the first thing a PACU nurse does upon receiving a patient from the OR?

Answer 6

Initial Assessment:
PRIMARY: ABCS

SECONDARY: Neuro, GI, GU, Skin, Pain, Safety