A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about anesthesia. The nurse should include that an epidural is an example of which of the following types of anesthesia?

A client asks the nurse why they cannot consume food or liquids before surgery. Which response is most appropriate?

Which is the priority intervention for the nurse to perform in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU)?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who received Midazolam as part of the anesthesia. The client is now in the recovery room. While assessing the client, the nurse observes respiratory depression and decreased oxygen saturation. What immediate actions should the nurse take to address this situation?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving Propofol for sedation during a medical procedure. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize when monitoring the client's response to Propofol?

A nurse is caring for a client experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which intervention(s) is/are appropriate for this client? [Select All That Apply]

A nurse is educating a client on patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which statement made by the client is correct?

A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit on a stretcher following a surgical procedure. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is preparing to administer lidocaine 50 mg IV bolus. Available is lidocaine 200 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A client is receiving diazepam prior to a procedure. Which side effect should the nurse be most concerned about?

A nurse is scheduling an older client for a surgical clearance appointment. Which intervention is best to reduce the risk of drug interactions for the client?