Question of the week February 13, 2019
Posted by
The Hawaiian Islands PeriAnesthesia Nurses
on
Honolulu, HI
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION | February 13, 2019
A patient underwent an acromioplasty with an interscalene block. Shortly after admission to the PACU, the patient loses consciousness, has distended neck veins, and is hypoxic. According to the ACLS guidelines, the perianesthesia nurse suspects:
- 1. hypervolemia.
- 2. a tension pneumothorax.
- 3. hyperthermia.
- 4. bronchospasm.
CPAN/CAPA Test Blueprint
Domain: Physiological Needs
Content Area: Stability of the respiratory system.
Specialties
Acute Care
Critical Care
Perioperative